Theo Art School

Theo Art School [THEO, Inc.] was founded in 1992 as a private, 501(c)(3) art school to offer Art Classes from professional instructors for students from the ages of 3 years old to adult.

The school was named after Theo Van Gogh, the brother of Vincent Van Gogh, because Theo encouraged Vincent to pursue his dream of art, and supported him financially through his years as an artist.

Theo Art School also encourages students to pursue their dreams of art and offers financial help to those in need. We believe every child should have the advantage of a quality fine art education. We keep our tuition as low as possible and we offer full scholarships. There are no additional charges to tuition, and all art supplies are included.

Whether you're interested in Art Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Adults, Summer Art Camps, or just looking for a new hobby, Theo is the place for you. We are open all-year around. Our studios are located at Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science Complex. With ample parking lot and a very safe environment, parents and students get a great Art experience.

Theo Art School enjoys an educational partnership with many local elementary schools offering after-school classes at schools in both Bismarck and Mandan for the last 10 years.
After school art programs are a great way for children to further their artistic expression outside of public/private school. Children who learn to work with their hands are more likely to do better in other academic programs by achieving problem solving skills applicable to other areas of their education.

Recent registrations for our classes and camps showed that a quite number of students that attended our classes and camps this year have the ability to speak a foreign language. Because art programs involve communication, interpretation and understanding of complex symbols similar to mathematics and foreign languages, our programs often help children with these subjects. Learning these skills helps to develop high order analytical skills as well as skills of evaluation and synthesis. Over 324 Kids attended our Summer Camps last year.

Our Summer Camps are open for registration! and we can't wait for a great Summer of Art that will last a Lifetime!

At this time, we are offering after school art classes at six Bismarck's public schools. And we also offer art classes at our studios on weekdays after school and weekends. No other fine arts organization offers year-round arts classes. No other fine arts organization offers free classes and full scholarships. We are part of the Community, and we are very humble to be able to Share the Love of Art.


~Liliana~

Please visit our website, and do not hesitate to stop by Theo anytime. Where you will always find me Sharing My Love for Art.

Our studios are always open!

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