practice makes profession.

practice makes profession.

Moore College of Art & Design: come to Philly and get your BFA degree in a place full of history and art, at a school where career readiness is top priority. Philadelphia is the city of brotherly love where community, cultural pride, and innovative grit lay the foundation for Moore’s students to become successful creative professionals. Not to mention, we have some of the best food in the world! Moore’s programs are centered around career prep and we are the only independent art & design school that works to ensure 100% of our students secure paid internships, many of which lead to full time employment after graduation.

178 years of artists, join the club.

Moore is for artists and designers who don't want to sacrifice their passion for a paycheck. We transform raw potential into discipline, resilience, and credibility. Through fearless exploration, creative independence, and embedded professional experiences, our graduates build lives of purpose, prosperity, and impact. We don't just prepare you for a job title; we build the foundation for a sustainable, resilient, lifelong practice.

What kind of student are you?

There’s no version of this where you’ll regret taking it seriously. Professional development isn’t a senior-year afterthought either. It’s baked into your schedule from day one. With guaranteed paid internships, real client projects, and industry-facing coursework, you’ll be building a resume long before you walk across the graduation stage."

Moore gave me space to experiment, take risks, to trust my instincts and tap into that special Philly grit. It allowed me to find confidence in my own voice."

Kate Roher '05, Founder of Rohe Creative Interior Design

Moore’s emphasis on special populations is so valuable and incredibly important, and I knew I wouldn’t be able to get an education remotely similar if I went somewhere else. I valued the freedom and encouragement to study and experience what I felt was important to me. Before I was even done with my student teaching, I was offered a job at a K–12 special populations school. My education at Moore set me up for that success.”

Hannah Swanson MA '20 MA in Art Education

My favorite part of SADI was the sense of community and respect everyone was able to develop. It was cool to watch people make friends, grow into their own, get more comfortable with themselves.”

SADI 2022 Student

I feel very comfortable using the programs we learned. I especially appreciated the way assignments built on themselves, so that we revisited skills learned in previous classes. I feel confident that I will retain everything because of that.” 

2022 Adult Continuing Education student

programs at moore

Find yourself at the intersection of making art and making a living. We offer a supportive, career-focused learning environment that will help achieve your goals.