The National School of Art (ENA) (120th Street between 9th and 13th, Cubanacán, Playa, Havana) was founded in 1962. As a result of a general study carried out on the basis of artistic education, an opportunity was seen to create a multidisciplinary center in Cuba, where the arts would be united and where there would be a relationship between students of all the arts.

At the ENA (120th Street between 9th and 13th Streets, Cubanacán, Playa, Havana), four artistic specialties were established: Ballet, Music, Dramatic Arts, and Visual Arts. Modern and Folkloric Dance instruction began in 1965.

It is known by the nickname The City of the Arts, located in the area known as Cubanacán. The five artistic branches were housed in just four buildings.

In 1977, Circus was added to the existing specialties.

In 1989, the ENA (120th Street between 9th and 13th Streets, Cubanacán, Playa, Havana) became part of the National Center for Art Schools (CNEART) (90th Street A No. 9005, Esq., 5th A, Miramar, Playa, Havana), and remained subordinate to it until 1999, when it was proposed to separate it as an independent unit directly subordinate to the Ministry of Culture.

The teaching of Musical Performances was added in 1993.

Over the years, ENA (120th Street between 9th and 13th Streets, Cubanacán, Playa, Havana) has become an important supplier of artists and professionals in the arts and culture in the country.

The founding of the National School of Art (120th Street between 9th and 13th Streets, Cubanacán, Playa, Havana) marked the beginning of the marvelous dissemination of artistic education in the country. It is considered one of the most significant achievements of the Cuban Revolution, embodied in the development and emergence of outstanding Cuban musicians.