US Arts Center Fairfax

"I started taking courses at US Arts since the fifth grade, and as a current high school senior, I look back and sincerely appreciate everything that US Arts has taught me in the past eight years. From helping me build a strong foundation in painting and colored pencil to helping me develop a college art portfolio, my journey as an artist would not have been the same without them. All the teachers and staff members are incredibly supportive and have consistently challenged me to push the boundaries of my creativity. As a result, I’ve become a more experimental and open minded person. With the help of US Arts, I’m happy to say that I’ve been accepted to some of the country’s top universities, including UVA through the Echols Scolar program, Emory with scholarships and grants, and Brown University. The common denominator in all of these acceptances is my art portfolio (thanks to US Art’s support and feedback). All in all, US Arts is a great place to create, learn, grow, and experiment. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to nurture their artistic and creative spirit!"

"My daughter has been taking classes with the US Arts Center, both its Fairfax and Chantilly locations, for three years, and, as a parent of a student, I could not be more impressed with the level of attention and dedication that the staff and teachers have shown to my child. The teachers are highly qualified, and they are passionate about passing on their skills and expertise to their students. At Chantilly location, my daughter takes classes with Ms. Nina and Ms. Hyunsuk, and I can’t thank her teachers enough for their guidance and professionalism! Over three years, my daughter made a tremendous improvement in her skills and confidence. Last year, she was selected as a Silver Key award winner in the Regional Scholastic Art Awards Program, and this year she got a Gold Key award (painting category, Ms. Nina’s class) in the same program! This progress would not have possible without my daughter’s teachers! They introduced her to a wide variety of art mediums and helped her to find her unique voice and style. My daughter’s growth as an artist is a testament to her teachers’ dedication and ability to inspire and educate. The US Arts Center has been helping my daughter to work on her art portfolio since 10th grade. Her program coordinator, Xiaoyi, provides great support by helping her to understand the program requirements and by offering feedback on her art pieces. I would like to thank Xiaoyi for helping my child to create a strong and diverse portfolio that showcases her skills and potential! I would highly recommend the US Arts Center to any parent who is looking for a high-quality art education for their child! Normand"

"As a student of ten years at US Arts, at both Chantilly and Fairfax locations, US Arts Center has been central to my passion for art and my art learning experience. With US Arts, I have won 6 Gold Keys in the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards since 8th grade, in addition to 2 Silver Keys and 1 Honorable Mention. Ms. Nina, Xiaoyi, Julia, and Ms. Janet were instrumental to putting together a strong portfolio for my high school applications and continue to provide expert feedback on my pieces for Scholastic Art competitions. Ms. Nina, my classroom teacher, is proficient at giving helpful, constructive feedback and advice, and she has an eye for the extra touches an artwork needs to elevate it. Julia has provided me expert guidance in workshopping the names of my artworks for Scholastic competitions so they catch the viewer’s eye in a meaningful way. Xiaoyi has an eye for composition and design and has been wonderful in organizing my class program. US Arts has been a source of great joy from a young age. I highly recommend this program; the impact of the lessons and wonderful teachers will remain for years to come!"

"After going to US Arts as a kid, then coming back during high school for portfolio preparation for college. I can happily say that US Arts has exceptional education for anyone looking to take art classes. I have learned so much from the teachers there and have been accepted into almost all of the colleges I applied to with scholarships (still awaiting results from a few like RISD, Pratt, and Parsons). These include top art colleges including MICA, SVA, SAIC, VCUArts, and more. US Arts has also continuously notified its students of upcoming art competitions and have helped me win awards in a few including gold keys in the Scholastic Art and Writing, Celebrating Art, and more. I believe that the education from US Arts was integral in making these opportunities arise for me. Lastly, I wanted to note that the educators at US Arts are some of the most invested teachers I have ever had in making their students succeed in the art world."

"I would like to thank US Arts Center, both Chantilly and Fairfax locations, for providing such exceptional educational experience and nurturing environment for its students. My husband’s colleague suggested this school to us and I’m so happy she did!My daughter has been taking classes with US Arts Center, its Fairfax location, for only two years and a half, and she has already achieved great results! This year, her artwork was selected as a silver key award winner in the 2022 Regional Scholastic Art Awards Program (Drawing and Illustration category). Although this is a remarkable achievement for my daughter, I believe that it would not have been possible without her art school! US Arts Center has an amazing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their best potential. I would like to thank my daughter’s teachers, Nina and Sasha, for their guidance, support and professionalism! My daughter did her award-winning artwork in Nina’s class, and she received excellent instruction and encouragement from her teacher while completing her work. My daughter is currently working on her art portfolio, and her program coordinator, Xiaoyi, provides valuable support by organizing individual meetings and discussing new projects. I really appreciate that US Arts Center administration and teachers always keep parents engaged and updated about their students’ progress. Additionally, the school’s office managers deliver the necessary information to parents in a very efficient and timely manner. I have nothing but great things to say about our family’s experience with US Arts Center where teachers are passionate about seeing their students succeed! Marina"