The Artios Academies

The Artios Academies consists of three separate programs: Artios Academy of Arts and History, Artios Conservatory of the Visual and Performing Arts, and Artios Preparatory Academy. Our goal in each program, whether in our arts and history program, our advanced arts instruction level, or our academic academy, is to raise up the next generation of leaders who have been educated, equipped and elevated to make a difference in the culture around them.


The goal of each of the three Artios programs is to raise up educated, culturally literate, artistically trained, spiritually discerning servant leaders of the Kingdom. Taken from the Greek, Artios means complete, sufficient, whole and qualified. The name itself contains and defines the three fold vision of the Academy.

To Educate

By providing highly specialized and intensive training for students who possess special talents and/or interests in the visual and performing arts as well as a creative and integrative approach to academics both at home and through the optional Artios Academics program

To Equip

By providing not only artistic and academic preparation, but also a Christian worldview philosophy which will prepare the students to effectively minister and make a positive difference in their God-given areas of artistic expression and chosen field of profession.

To Elevate

By raising up educated, artistically trained, spiritually discerning, culturally literate servant leaders of the Kingdom.
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Artios Academy of Arts and History

Artios Academy of Arts and History exists to give homeschool students a foundational, historically based instructional program in the arts. The Academy of Arts and History meets one half day a week. On that day, students attend age-appropriate classes in music, history, arts and drama. There are four separate levels of instruction in the Academy program: Primary (kindergarten and 1st grade), Elementary (2nd through 5th grade), Middle School (6th through 8th grade), and High School (9th – 12th grade). Students receive instruction in both arts history and arts related skills which are based on the National Arts Standards. In addition to being taught the arts within their historical context, students are also taught arts appreciation in a classical four year rotation of time periods (Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance, Early Modern and Modern) in a Charlotte Mason style, hands-on approach. Students of Artios Academy of Arts and History will gain a Christian worldview of the arts while receiving skills and expertise in art, music, and theater.

For more information regarding our rural program, Academy Shorts, for small groups of students in rural settings cilck here.

Artios Plus

Academy Plus is a collection of various arts related classes that are offered both before and after Academy class hours. Classes in drama, music, art and dance, as well as private instruction in musical instruments, band, choir and drama clubs are part of the Academy Plus program.

In addition, open enrollment classes from the conservatory program are also listed as part of the Academy Plus program. Open enrollment classes for the Preparatory program may be found under the Preparatory Academy link and are registered for under the Preparatory registration process.

Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts

Artios Conservatory for the Visual and Performing Arts is a unique program designed for high school students who have each demonstrated proficiency, talent, and a personal desire to pursue their interest in a particular area(s) of the arts. A natural outgrowth of Artios Academy of Arts and History, the Conservatory program serves as great preparation for those students wishing to pursue college level training in the arts, as well as those who wish to pursue their areas of interest as means of ministry in the future.

Each student involved in the Conservatory program benefits from focused and specific classes in his or her chosen interest area, as well as small class sizes and individual attention, coaching and mentoring. Students who have already learned skills in other foundational arts programs find their skills pushed to a higher level of understanding and proficiency.

Artios Conservatory offers a distinctive approach to the arts by requiring each student to participate in the worldview class scope and sequence, and by offering a broad approach to arts history and various arts disciplines. It is our desire to prepare students not only in art-related skills, but also to help each student lay a foundation of firm Biblical and Christian worldview of the arts. Our minds should be filled with God's ideas before interacting with the culture. This enables us to have interaction with culture, but not accommodation. This approach is what sets all Artios Academy programs apart from other arts programs, and insures a safe and appropriate environment for arts instruction.

Strands of study offered vary by location, but may include any of the following: visual art, music, visual media (film, digital/film photography), theater (acting or tech/media), and literary arts. All majors begin with basic foundation courses in the arts, progress to discipline-specific courses, and are completed with preparation for senior projects, recitals, shows and portfolios. Artios Advanced Arts Education Diplomas are awarded to graduates. Students enrolling in Artios after freshman year are eligible to receive credits based on prior instruction and demonstrated abilities, and are thus eligible for either a full Artios diploma or a provisionary diploma. Recent graduates from the Artios program have received arts-related scholarships to a variety of colleges based on portfolios and auditions using materials and instruction received while attending Artios Academy.

For information regarding our summer residence conservatory program, Artios Outpost, click here. (and then that goes to a page about Artios Outpost)

Artios Preparatory

Artios Preparatory Academy is an academic program which operates as an optional extension of the Artios Academy of Arts and History and the Conservatory programs. Though our curriculum is college prep, our concern for our students and their families goes far beyond the scope of academics. We care deeply about discipling students' hearts to apply Biblical principles to every area of thought and daily life. We have as a priority an integrated and creative approach to instruction, which gives students the tools and knowledge necessary to see life as a whole. Thus, students are able to apply their knowledge in each academic and arts related subject on a broad scale of implementation, versus an isolated knowledge with no practical application.

God has given parents the responsibility of teaching and training their children. It is our goal to be an extension of the home, and to come alongside homeschool families by providing structured tutoring in the middle and high school core academic subjects. By providing an approach to education that is creative, integrative and thoroughly grounded in a Christian worldview, Artios Preparatory Academy prepares students to function as individuals who can reason and relate all issues of life to the doctrinal foundation of the Christian faith.


This program is available in either an on-site or online format. Our online program, Artios Home Companion is available for students in areas where an Artios Academies location or specific Artios program is not offered.

For more information, visit here.