Theo Art School

Who We Are

Whether you're interested in art classes for your children, your business associates, or yourself; whether you're looking for summer art camps or workshop; or whether you're just looking for a new hobby, Theo Art School is the place for you!

Thank you for your support! We are honored to be named the Official Place of Art Enthusiasts

in Bismarck-Mandan. See us featured on page 71 of Bismarck-Mandan 2024 Faces & Places.

About Us

Theo Art School is a nonprofit, year-round art school offering educational artistic enrichment to our community of Bismarck, North Dakota, and surrounding cities. Theo Art School has been Bismarck-Mandan's premier art school since 1992, with more than 80,000 student registrations! We provide affordable and enriching art instruction for anyone from 10 months old to 100 years young. We teach painting, drawing, paper arts, 3D art and more, sharing our love of Impressionism, Realism, Pop Art, and other artistic styles. You bring your enthusiasm, we supply the materials and inspiration you need to create fun and fabulous art.

Our studios are located in the upper and lower levels of the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts and Science Complex at 1810 Schafer Street in Bismarck, North Dakota. With large rooms, ample parking, a very safe environment, excellent instruction, and a load of inspiration to share, Theo Art School offers students a fabulous art experience.​

Our Mission

Theo Art School fosters a sense of belonging through a positive, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all, backed by policies and practices. We promote a supportive environment that encourages respectful, trusting, and caring relationships between staff, students, and clients.

Our mission at Theo Art School is Art for All – Sharing the Love of Art. Our goals toward meeting our mission are:

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To provide art education for all ages and skills levels in the Bismarck metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

To provide transformative experiences through our classes, camps, events, and community outreach programs.

To enhance the art education available in the public and private school systems for children and adults with low-cost tuition, free full scholarships, with all art supplies included.

To offer a great art program for our children in a very dynamic, nurturing environment that encourages children to discover their unique creative and artistic talents.

To continue providing art opportunities by building constructive relationships within our community – with families, local businesses, schools, and other local nonprofits organizations by promoting our mission of "Art for All – Sharing the Love of Art."

Who was Theo?

Theo Van Gogh (the man painted in the straw hat in our banner at the top of each page) was the brother of famous Dutch Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh. It was Theo who encouraged Vincent to pursue his dream of art and then supported him financially through his years as an artist. Theo was Vincent's life-long supporter and best friend. Our school is named after Theo to follow his mission of support and encouragement to all who want to learn about and create art.

Our Mission

Theo Art School fosters a sense of belonging through a positive, safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all, backed by policies and practices. We promote a supportive environment that encourages respectful, trusting, and caring relationships between staff, students, and clients.

Our mission at Theo Art School is Art for All – Sharing the Love of Art. Our goals toward meeting our mission are:

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• To provide art education for all ages and skills levels in the Bismarck metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

• To provide transformative experiences through our classes, camps, events, and community outreach programs.

• To enhance the art education available in the public and private school systems for children and adults with low-cost tuition, free full scholarships, with all art supplies included.

• To offer a great art program for our children in a very dynamic, nurturing environment that encourages children to discover their unique creative and artistic talents.

• To continue providing art opportunities by building constructive relationships within our community – with families, local businesses, schools, and other local nonprofits organizations by promoting our mission of "Art for All – Sharing the Love of Art."

Who was Theo?

Theo Van Gogh (the man painted in the straw hat in our banner at the top of each page) was the brother of famous Dutch Impressionist painter Vincent Van Gogh. It was Theo who encouraged Vincent to pursue his dream of art and then supported him financially through his years as an artist. Theo was Vincent's life-long supporter and best friend. Our school is named after Theo to follow his mission of support and encouragement to all who want to learn about and create art.

Theo Art School Art Attack Summer Art Camps provide quality art instruction that mixes techniques and skill-building with opportunities for creative freedom and self-expression in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. © Theo Art School