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Since 2013

Our Story

MCCA was created in 2013 by Coty Forno. Coty wanted to create a brave, positive, space for artists of all ages to be able to purse their passion, discover their authentic voice, and build the self confidence to go out and make the world a better place. MCCA was founded on the belief that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.

Dream it. Believe it.

Our Mission

Mountain City Center for the Arts is an award winning, inclusive performing arts conservatory offering the highest quality art education. Our mission is to motivate compassionate and courageous artist by:

Committing to excellence in arts education
Creating a brave and supportive environment
Cultivating, kindness, diversity, and inclusivity
Empowering creativity
Promoting positive self-expression, self acceptance, and acceptance of all people
Focusing on individual personal growth
Instilling the values of hard work, perseverance, and resilience
Guiding artists to fulfill their dreams

Our Work

Our team provides exceptional education, compassionate support, and has a vested interest in guiding your child on their individual creative journey. We work diligently to maintain a positive, brave space for children to freely explore creativity, individuality, and self-expression. Through arts education, we focus on integrity, leadership, personal responsibility, mindfulness, professionalism, and positive character building.

Why MCCA?

While attending MCCA students will:

Receive exceptional, personalized instruction in the arts
Create a community and build lasting relationships with peers
Learn the importance of self-acceptance and individuality
Develop self-awareness, self-confidence, and self-esteem
Cultivate Social and Emotional Intelligence
Strengthen communication, listening, and problem solving skills
Cultivate a healthy mind and body relationship
Engage in thought-provoking communication
Enhance leadership skills
Encourage personal development
Build focus and self-motivation
Have fun and make lasting memories