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Best Art Schools in Port Harcourt — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best art schools in Port Harcourt? We've ranked the top 15 art schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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15 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    Izic’s Art-studio — photo

    Izic’s Art-studio

    71.8/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars43 reviews

    26 Ede Street, Ogbunabali, Diobu 500272, Ȯra Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume55
    • Review recency60
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • olivia ok ★★★★★ Did an amazing job with my kids room and my Art piece. His brush work is energetic.
    • Onyedikachi U. ★★★★★ Great work from them. Very good at mural and wall designs and others too.
  • 2
    ArtNative Nigeria. — photo

    ArtNative Nigeria.

    71.0/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars36 reviews

    by Meritz hotels, Off Stadium Road, No 1 Alfred ogbonna street, Phalga, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines local Igbo cuisine, palm wine, and textured art in a nostalgic 90s-era palm wine shop setting.

    • local cuisine
    • palm wine
    • art gallery
    • indigenous decor
    • highlife music
    • compact space
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume52
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment84
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • inyingi I. ★★★★★ I loved visiting ArtNative. Local food and art curated in the best possible way. If you love local Igbo cuisine and amazing textured art, Artnative is the right place to go to
    • Henry M. ★★★★★ An art-themed compact space, tucked neatly off the busy Stadium Road. This place tries to recreate the 90s era neighborhood Palm Wine shop, with tasty native delicacies, highlife music and hearty cheer. It is adorned with art works of all sorts, and there is a tiny art store within. Seating is limited, there is no air conditioning and parking is along the street. I had Ugba and Titus Fish, Palm Wine (which they claimed is fresh and was supplied from Enugu) which was presented in a gourd, after I requested. The meal was good but has a rather poor value point. Meal preparation time was about 20 minutes. It was a different experience from what is widely available - with respect to meals and ambience. However, they score low on comfort.
  • 3
    Origin Culinary School — photo

    Origin Culinary School

    70.9/ 100
    4.94.9 out of 5 stars71 reviews

    No 2 Arch Deacon Brown Close, Archdeacon Brown, Off Post Office Road, Trans Amadi, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating94
    • Review volume62
    • Review recency66
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Emeka O. ★★★★ Chef Nkay has really been superb with her dishes and culinary tasks . I have been a student and a client and she is so amazing.
    • Alex A. ★★★★★ Chef Nkay is 🔥 She teaches with heart, inspires with vision, and empowers with hands-on expertise. Origin Culinary School is where future star chefs are made! #ChefNkay #OriginCulinarySchool
  • 4
    Moriri Gallery — photo

    Moriri Gallery

    70.0/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars59 reviews

    2 Tom Inko-Tariah Ave, Rumuogba Estate, Rumuola, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Unique blend of art gallery, sip-and-paint, and eco-friendly features like an aquarium and turtles.

    • relaxing atmosphere
    • sip and paint
    • budget friendly
    • outdoor space
    • african ambience
    • eco-friendly
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency29
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Olaloye B. ★★★★★ This might be the coolest gallery in Nigeria. Everything about this place is word class, I had a memorable experience here. You will be blown away by the works of art, the organic feel, the aquarium, and the turtles. Make sure to visit for inspiration or appreciate the eco friendly environment.
    • David M. ★★★★ Basically a nice quiet place you can chill out and still enjoy their art gallery. Food and drinks are budget friendly, so that’s a good thing, if you’re on a budget and are into contemporary art.
  • 5
    KENNYSOFT FILM ACADEMY — photo

    KENNYSOFT FILM ACADEMY

    67.8/ 100
    4.64.6 out of 5 stars28 reviews

    96 Elioparanwo Rd, opposite demcok paint factory, directly, Port Harcourt 500262, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating90
    • Review volume49
    • Review recency53
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • UBOKOBONG E. ★★★★★ For someone who had zero knowledge on editing I am impressed with the step by step guide by my tutor at kennysoft film academy. I have been able to edit my videos better and I recommend kennysoft film academy.
    • Tobechi N. ★★★★★ I had a great experience at KENNYSOFT FILM school. I learned how to edit properly in Premiere Pro and also got introduced to AI image and video generation, which boosted my creativity a lot. The classes were easy to follow, the teachers were patient, and I actually felt like I was improving every week. I went from being confused about editing to being able to create full scenes confidently. Highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get into filmmaking or content creation.
  • 6
    Tennyson's Artistry — photo

    Tennyson's Artistry

    66.8/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars15 reviews

    Obiapkor, Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume40
    • Review recency46
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • King S. ★★★★★ A trusted brand,I highly recommend.😊🔥
  • 7
    ARTS De PAUL — photo

    ARTS De PAUL

    58.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    122 NTA Rd, Mgbuoba, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency45
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • EMMANUEL O. ★★★★★ Lively, lovely, accommodating, good communication with customers and gives the best services to customers.
    • Joy J. ★★★★★ A great Artist with A Nice Art Shop, And Incredible Art Works
  • 8
    School of Performing Arts For Kids — photo

    School of Performing Arts For Kids

    58.2/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars5 reviews

    11 Doxa Family Church Rd, Abuloma, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume26
    • Review recency32
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • MPREZZ ★★★★★ Great experience I'm sure my kid will love it there
  • 9
    Foundation for Multimedia Creativity and Initiatiy — photo

    Foundation for Multimedia Creativity and Initiatiy

    57.0/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars12 reviews

    3 Okah Close, Stadium, Rumuola Link Rd, Rumuola, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume37
    • Review recency2
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Igwe O. ★★★★★ FMCI is a must go to institute for anyone aspiring to be well grounded in 3d visual industry. Regarding certain criteria being met, FMCI is a family ever ready to accommodate zealous and like minded individuals. I personally can garuntee you this, joining this family is a choice you won't regret.
    • Joshua A. ★★★★★ It doesn't get much better than this! FMCI is like a dream come true for me and anyone who is interested in learning 3D, the whole structure was well thought out and planned, located in an easily accessible (good road) and good environment, good power supply and solar for backup, state of the art workstations one per student, hands on practical approach, internet for further research. I went from following a tutorial for days to model a doughnut and still not knowing how to model anything else without copying tutorials to learning how to model on my own now I can even model a car from scratch, in just 4 months which on paper is actually roughly 2 months considering lectures don't hold everyday of the week unless you decide to come extra days for more tutoring. 💯💯💯
  • 10
    magicbrush international film school — photo

    magicbrush international film school

    56.2/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars10 reviews

    98 NTA, Road, beside Batone educational centre, Mgbuoba, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume35
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Eight TV ★★★★★ It's unique, it's important, it couldn't have come at a better time. You want to be a film maker of world repute, please attend the magic brush international film school.
    • Porshia H. ★★★★★ Good nd friendly place to study
  • 11
    Creative Education (CrEd) Port Harcourt - Formerly Helen O'Grady Drama Academy. — photo

    Creative Education (CrEd) Port Harcourt - Formerly Helen O'Grady Drama Academy.

    55.7/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars9 reviews

    A la Bompa Gym, 8 Parker Crescent, Rumuibekwe, Port Harcourt 500211, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume33
    • Review recency38
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Chioma A. ★★★★★ Thank you for everything,I started out as a bold teenager with no direction,all I knew was that I loved being creative, this place showed me the path to follow, and ever since I followed this path I discovered my creative side, they deal with practical learning and every moment spent with them made me feel free and alive, like this place was meant for me,I highly recommend this drama school for everyone,no matter your age or size,this school welcomes you and do well to have a lovely time with them. Once again I want to say a big thank you 🙏
    • JOY O. ★★★★★ Wow! Wow! Wow! This place is a place of Personality transformation. I actually needed my daughter to improve her confidence especially on stage. In less than 3months, I am seeing the result. Mrs Acra
  • 12
    Department of Fine Arts and Design, University of Port Harcourt — photo

    Department of Fine Arts and Design, University of Port Harcourt

    51.6/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars11 reviews

    WW4C+XCC, Umuoko 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume36
    • Review recency9
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

    Scores 0–100 per dimension. See how we rank.

    Recent reviews

    • Chuma A. ★★★★ An amazing art and design department in the University of Port Harcourt. The department offers comprehensive studies in specialized areas such as Graphics, Sculpture, Painting, Textiles, Ceramics and Art History.
    • Jennifer C. ★★★★★ I think it's one of the Best Departments There is In Uniport
  • 13
    Dinizarts Centre — photo

    Dinizarts Centre

    51.4/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars1 reviews

    No. 6 Ikechi Chinda St, opp. Pre-Ray Hotel, Eagle Island, Port Harcourt 500262, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume10
    • Review recency8
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated art schools in Port Harcourt?

Izic’s Art-studio is currently ranked #1 with 4.9 stars from 43 Google reviews.

How many art schools are in Port Harcourt?

We currently track 15 art schools in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

How are these art schools ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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