Escola Superior Artística do Porto (ESAP) has as establisher institution the Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Artístico do Porto (CESAP), a public utility entity, non-profit, formed in May 1982 and legalized by deed published in the Official Portuguese Republic Diary No. 202, Series III, 1 September 1982, with operating authorization granted by the order 129/mec/86 of June 28. The ESAP location in the historic centre of Porto city - a world heritage site - represents a strategic choice. This has stimulated a continuing involvement in the urban environment in which it occurs, whether through exercise equated curriculum to meet specific needs, or even by request of the institutions and local authorities. Also as a result of scientific and educational work developed under the conditions described, the students of ESAP have been honoured with several awards and mentions in national and international level through their participation in various competitions. Such success is a source of pride and encouragement in order to continue this project for school, since it confirms the validity of the objectives and teaching methods pursued.