About Us

CCAD fosters a diverse community that educates students so they can unleash their creative power to shape culture and commerce.

Our Values

We value every member of our community and together we focus on student and institutional success.

Respect
Be respectful in tone and with people’s time, and offer constructive criticism. Be transparent by communicating directly, clearly, and in a timely manner.
Positivity
Be supportive and praise your peers. Assume positive intent and competency.
Inspiration
Model the behavior you want to see in others. Embrace change and innovative thinking.
Accountability
Be accountable to one another at all levels. Lead from every seat with a “we.”
Intentional Inclusivity
Here, inclusivity is not a goal. It’s a reality. You will find your community here. A community that not only accepts you, but respects and admires you for exactly who you are.
Our Commitment to DEI
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Who we are. What we stand for.

Ours is a community where all people, views and perspectives are welcomed. All of which make us better as an institution. And just as importantly, better prepare our students for successful careers as artists and designers in a multicultural world.

60%
of CCAD students identify as LGBTQ+
32%
of students are people of color
30%
of students are the first in their families to attend college.

Our Future

We're working to create a transformational educational experience that serves our diverse community of students and drives the growth of the region's creative economy.
Read our strategic plan

I chose CCAD over other colleges because it has the most positive community that allows for growth and development of skills in an understanding and safe environment.

Current CCAD Student
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The Investment of a Lifetime

We bring real life into the classroom. And that brings students face-to-face with their future and prepares them for what’s next.

176
projects with 91 learning partners, providing students with real-wold experience in the classroom.
88%
of BFA graduates are employed or continuing their education one year post-graduation.
135,000
hours of real-world experience with outside business and organization in CCAD classrooms since 2019.

CREATING SINCE 1879.

CCAD was founded by five women who envisioned a place where artists could learn and grow from one another. And from that point forward we’ve worked to make that vision a reality.

OUR HISTORY