The National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) is an association of approximately 248 schools of art and design, primarily at the collegiate level, but also including precollegiate and community schools for the visual arts disciplines.
It is the national accrediting agency for art and design and art and design-related disciplines.
The Association also provides information to the public. It produces statistical research, provides professional development for leaders of art and design schools, and engages in policy analysis.