Kootenay school of the arts

DEFINITION

Located in Nelson, British Columbia and part of Selkirk College, the school is dedicated to preparing art students to make a living with their skills in art, craft, and design. The curriculum emphasizes studio work, and the majority of faculty members earn a living with one or more of these skills. Graduates include Carl Beam and Sara Lawless. Sources: http://selkirk.ca/programs/ksa/; AskART biographies (LPD)