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Welcome to The Art Institute of Washington — Northern Virginia! I am delighted you have stopped to visit our Web site. While attending our college, you can enjoy the best this area has to offer. To the east you will find Washington, DC and all of the metropolitan attractions our nation's capital has to offer, while to the west you will find the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains with unlimited access to year-round outdoor activities.

We are conveniently and centrally located at the Dulles Town Center mall, providing amenities such as shopping, restaurants, living accommodations and recreational activities within walking distance. Our facility also has easy access to major highways, Dulles International Airport and the Nissan Pavilion for all major music events within a short 30-minute drive. The Art Institute of Washington — Northern Virginia is simply a great place from which to begin training for your career and inspire your creativity!

The Art Institutes system of schools has a rich tradition and history of excellence, with thousands of outstanding alumni in the professional and creative fields. Our current students attending Art Institutes schools are the beneficiaries of this strong legacy.

Along with our focus on career-oriented education, this school is distinctly shaped by its pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit, its unwavering commitment to student success, its pursuit of academic excellence, and its responsiveness to changes in the employment needs of the marketplace.

At The Art Institute of Washington — Northern Virginia, you will find modern facilities equipped with updated technology found within your program of study. Our goal is to provide our students with the tools they need to refine and develop the creative talent and technical skills they need to pursue a rewarding career in the creative arts. Our faculty are or have been practicing professionals from within their career field. Our classes are small so you will have access to your instructors and be an active participant with them as you allow your imagination to soar!

After your virtual visit, we know you will want to know more. We welcome you to visit in person and see for yourself how an Art Institute of Washington — Northern Virginia education can help you pursue your passion and launch your creative career!

Sam Oritz
Campus Director
The Art Institute of Washington — Northern Virginia

The Art Institute of Washington — Northern Virginia

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