About the Institution
Founded in 1982 by Craig N. Freeman as Northwest Art Center, NCAD has been since its beginning a specialized school of art. Originally located on the waterfront of Liberty Bay, Northwest College of Art & Design began its journey with a small student body and a two year certificate program. As the years went by the College grew in size and the demand for a degree program prompted the Founder to expand the curriculum to an associate degree level. In the early nineties NCAD said good-bye to the beautiful waterfront, and relocated to the Mains Manor Estate in Poulsbo, Washington, A 26 acre estate where the College could continue to expand its facilities without losing the outdoor beauty that had become essential to our students. NCAD is just 9 miles from the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal and just a 35-minute ferry ride to the heart of downtown Seattle. This bold move allowed the College to modify its program once more to create the B.F.A. degree program in Visual Communication and later expand it by adding multiple majors. Today, NCAD continues its history of positive growth. Over the years NCAD has maintained its mission to educate and prepare individuals for the creative arts world. We invite you to be a part of our exciting and challenging future.

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