Burnout Is Out. Wellness Is In.
The old-school model of art education glorified overwork, exhaustion, isolation, and self-neglect, all dressed up as “commitment.” It’s as if suffering were a rite of passage.
At PNCA, we're done with that. We’re reimagining what creative work looks like when it’s rooted in wellness, community, and long-term impact.
Your Creativity and Well-Being Flourish Together
At PNCA, success isn’t about survival, it’s about growth. We nurture your talent, strengthen your career resilience, and equip you with responsive skills to thrive in the studio, the workplace, and the world. An arts education should expand your well-being, not diminish it.
A Connected Campus
Whether you’re diving deeper into your art or exploring something completely different, student clubs are a great way to enrich your PNCA experience.
Clubs at PNCA are Student-Made, Student-Led, and Never Boring
PNCA students are always building new communities around what excites them. Clubs give you the chance to connect with others who share your interests and grow new skills together.
Art School in the Middle of the Action
At PNCA, Portland is the classroom. Skip the sleepy college town vibes. Our students sketch in the Pearl District, animate ideas across from the Portland Art Museum, and grab coffee where gallery shows are born. This isn’t your average art school. It’s Oregon’s creative epicenter.
PNCA Is Portland’s Creative Front Porch
Our faculty are working artists. Our studios are stacked. And our front door opens to the Portland Art Museum, the Pearl District, and Powell’s. Come walk the same blocks our students do every day and see what it’s like to live, learn, and create in one of the most dynamic cities in the country.
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A visit is the best way to immerse yourself in our vibrant campus and city. Come by for a campus tour, and an admissions counselor will help review your portfolio ahead of your application.
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