Admissions

Artists long have been drawn to New Hampshire. The quality of light, the variety of natural landscapes, and the easy access to vibrant metropolitan areas invite artists to explore their own creative potential.

Chester College of New England offers the aspiring artist a natural setting that nurtures both artistic and intellectual development. The campus is situated on eighty-five acres in the center of Chester, New Hampshire, a rural town near Manchester. The campus buildings are a mixture of restored eighteenth-century houses and new buildings that preserve the feel of colonial New England while providing modern conveniences and spaces appropriate for classroom learning and artistic creation. Chester is a classic New England town of only 4000 residents. Many of the houses in the vicinity of the College are beautifully maintained antique homes from the Colonial, Federal, and Victorian periods. The town square, only a few hundred yards from the Chester College of New England campus, is comprised of a white colonial church, the original Town Hall, and a general store.

Students at Chester College of New England find that the tranquil setting of the campus provides them with the kind of environment that is essential for creative inspiration, yet the College is in close proximity to Manchester, Portsmouth, and Boston, cities that are rich in history and culture. Students travel frequently to these cities to work at internships, visit galleries and museums, and a attend a diverse assortment of artistic performances.

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