Expand your mind.
Follow your art.
At NESA, we believe that the arts are a powerful way to develop youth’s critical thinking skills, imagination, and innovation. Our goal is to use the transformative power of art to nurture creative thinkers in a vibrant educational community. Our independent middle and high school, summer camp, and afterschool programs provide immersive arts-based learning opportunities to Upper Valley youth of all ages and experience levels.
Middle and High School
NESA provides rigorous academic study and individualized artistic training, leveraging each student’s passion and curiosity. The result is an excellent independent, college preparatory experience for creative Upper Valley youth.
Summer Camp
Explore all aspects of life on stage! Learn singing, dancing, swimming, circus skills, stage combat and more. Six one-week sessions from July 1st through August 9th. Located in downtown Lebanon, NH.
Afterschool Programming
NESA’s programming brings new arts and music learning opportunities to K-12 graders each season. Current offerings include kids choir and show choir. All courses culminate in an end of season showcase.
Join us for the 2025-2026 school year! Now accepting rolling applications for grades 6-12.
Happening Around Campus
Fall Showcase Wraps Up NESA’s First Semester
Students presented their final projects and shared what they’ve learned in our integrated academic and artistic curriculum. Family and community members joined us to celebrate this milestone and see firsthand the creativity and hard work behind our students’ performances, visual art displays, and collaborative projects.
Photo: Head of School Jennifer Chambers speaks at to parents and community members. Photo by Kata Sasvari.
Our City Campus
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Professional Praise for New England School of the Arts.
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Noah Kahan
Vermont-based singer songwriter shares why the Upper Valley is the perfect place to start an arts school.
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Janai Brugger
Metropolitan Opera House soprano shares why the arts are more important than ever right now.
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Filippo Ciabatti
Maestro Ciabatti emphasizes the importance of a new, innovative arts school in the Upper Valley.
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