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From the resorts and small towns of Central Vermont to the vistas of Northern Vermont, The Green Mountain State has been the backdrop for dozens of Hollywood films from classics such as Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) to modern sci-fi films such as Sucker Punch (2011). Other credits include Thank You For Smoking (2005), What Lies Beneath (2000), The Spitfire Grill (1996), and Wolf (1994).

With a population of less than 650,000, Vermont is the nation’s 49th largest state. The Green Mountain State may be small, but the art and design scene attracts more than seven million visitors each year. To find out why, head to Burlington where you’ll find University of Vermont's Robert Hull Fleming Museum of Art. Visit Shelburne where you’ll spend hours exploring the galleries, gardens, and historic houses of the Shelburne Museum. Stop by Brattleboro where you’ll find the Museum & Art Center or take a day trip to Middlebury where the magnetic Middlebury College Museum of Art attracts thousands of visitors each year.

Finding an animation program is easier today than it was 30 years ago. The industry has evolved and expanded so much, that most art & design schools offer programs for aspiring animators. Many traditional colleges have joined the cause as well by either expanding existing programs or creating new ones. Many of these schools are often ranked among the best, based on reports by organizations such as U.S. News & World Report, Princeton Review, and Forbes.

With a population of less than 650,000, the state of Vermont is larger than just one other state (Wyoming), and D.C. Although small, Vermont is home to more accredited colleges than larger states such as Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and Rhode Island. The state also has an active art and culture scene and is home to a number of notable art museums such as Shelburne Museum, Fleming Museum of Art at the University of Vermont, Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (showcases regional artists), and Middlebury College Museum of Art.