The Academy of Make Up Arts is in Nashville, Tennessee. AMUA’s campus occupies over 10,000 square feet. Suite 100 holds our main office and beauty studio. It also has a 3D printing room, photography studio, student library, break room, and book store. There are 12 workstations in the beauty studio. They have daylight-balanced backlit mirrors and makeup chairs.
Suite 110 houses a special effects studio. It contains a commercial-grade mixer, a vacuum former, and a walk-in proofer. The proofer is for curing foam latex. They also have an evacuator, triple beam scale, dehydrator, and Dremel tools. They have a hammer drill, screw guns, and everything needed to run a small special effects makeup shop.
Our wig & hair-making studio has 12 styling stations and professional wig dryers. It has everything needed to make and style wigs and hair.
Next up, you’ll find our costume studio. It has a selection of costumes, sewing machines, sergers, presses, and a clothing rack. It’s ready to meet various costuming and design needs.
Nashville’s Arts & Entertainment Scene
Since 2013, Nashville has continued its meteoric rise as a dynamic creative hub. It currently ranks as the 5th fastest-growing creative economy in the United States. It follows only New York, Austin, San Francisco, and Dallas. Nashville boasts the 4th largest and quickest expanding fashion industry nationwide. Furthermore, its music sector has surged. It is now 20% larger than the combined music industries of New York and Los Angeles.
Nashville serves as both the backdrop and playground for AMUA’s students. Here, they discover internships and networking opportunities. They also interact with the city’s experienced professionals. The professionals often serve as their teachers and mentors.
Nashville is famous for its iconic music venues. These include the Ryman Auditorium, honky-tonks, dive bars, and dance halls. It’s also known for its historical landmarks, such as The Country Music Hall of Fame and the Johnny Cash Museum. The city transcends its musical heritage. Tennessee’s capital offers the pleasures of a thriving and sophisticated metropolis. Nashville showcases a diverse cultural scene. It includes opera and symphony performances, ballet, and a first Saturday art crawl. The city’s architectural landscape blends classical elegance with innovative modern structures. An example is the LEED-certified neighborhood, The Gulch. Nashville provides endless opportunities for exploration and enrichment.