The Friends of Center for the Arts provides direct benefits to all CFA students and teachers!

​The FCFA:
  • Awards $8,500 each year in multiple scholarships to CFA students pursuing continued education in the arts
  • Hosts social events for community building among CFA disciplines several times during the school year
  • Provides teacher stipends for each discipline area to cover set materials, art supplies, gallery rentals, and other needs not covered by HCPS
  • Offers snacks and meals for students after school during showcase weeks
  • Purchases necessary equipment not funded by HCPS, including microphones, headsets, footlights, stage lights, senior stoles, costumes and music for performances
  • Assists the CFA in covering costs for guest artists, choreographers, and master-level arts teachers to enhance arts-related experiences​ 

During 2018-19, with your support, we:
  • Provided snacks on 16 days during performing arts Tech Weeks
  • Hosted 5 social events for CFA students and families
  • Coordinated 3 receptions and luncheons for Visual Arts events
  • Sold concessions, photos, and spirit wear during 10 performances
  • Provided replacements and upgrades for the auditorium and stage, including a new scrim, LED lights, and digital sound board
  • Purchased 2 cameras for Visual Arts classroom and gallery use
  • Purchased lights and stands for Visual arts classroom
FCFA Annual Fund Drive 
We encourage everyone -- CFA families, alumni, extended families and community to become a "FRIEND" by making a donation of any amount. Donate via PayPal or credit card below. We are grateful for your support! ​

FCFA UPCOMING EVENTS

CFA Spirit Wear
Our Spirit Wear store is open! Orders will be delivered to the school and distributed to your student during the second week of November. This online store is only open now until Saturday 10/26. Take a look and share with family and friends!​
CFA Spirit Night at Chipotle
8955 Staples Mill Rd.
Monday, October 4-8pm
​Support the FCFA with our fundraiser at Chipotle! Be sure to show this flyer to the cashier.
Fall Breakfast for CFA Students
Thursday, October 24 8-8:45am
This is a great chance for all CFA students to enjoy breakfast and socialize together before starting their school day. We are requesting parent volunteer help and donations of food & drinks.