Matt and Sara had always dreamed of opening an art school,

and in 2023 that dream came true.

We founded Argo with a simple intention: to realize our belief in the power of arts education. Both of us have spent many years traveling the world - as teachers, writers, researchers, and artists - and have lived in the UK, USA, Mexico, Portugal, and Greece. It was during a trip back to Greece in 2023 (and on our first wedding anniversary) that we decided to take the plunge and set up our own school.

Argo is a supportive community.

Argo provides a meeting point for an amazing community of artists, academics, curators, and friends. When we set up Argo, our vision was to bring students into this community, and share our collective expertise and passion for the arts.

We understand that making art requires a delicate balance of reflection and support, independent work and feedback. A course at Argo provides this. For every hour you spend in quiet thought, you’ll spend another in a lively debate with your classmates. Students are introduced to new ideas and techniques, but encouraged to explore these at their own pace.

The Argo community - our faculty and your fellow students - are a source of inspiration, but also of professional and emotional support. Students at Argo work closely with their teachers, and are supported throughout their time at Argo. Each semester, we are joined by a dedicated student coordinator - a trusted confidant who is always available to discuss issues and concerns.

Our approach to education is truly holistic.

Our programs are primarily designed to provide students with practical skills in the arts. At Argo, you can take in-depth classes in drawing, painting, cultural theory and art history.

That’s just part of our curriculum, though.

Studying at Argo also means engaging with local cultures - both their ancient history and contemporary art practices. It means appreciating nature, and exploring your own spirituality. It means meeting new colleagues and making new friends, and entering a supportive, fierce, dynamic community.

Real-world skills for careers in the arts.

We want to address a gap in “traditional” arts education by providing students with real-world skills. We teach some of the nitty-gritty skills (like writing CVs and applying for grants) that are often overlooked in arts education elsewhere. Our art history classes allow students to contextualize their work within contemporary art movements, and our professional development classes help them to understand the range of careers that an arts education opens up for them.