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

​The FCFA:
  • Awards $8,500 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, 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 UPCOMING EVENTS

CFA Ice Cream Social and
Fall Partnership Kickoff
Thursday, September 26, 7-8:30pm
Henrico High School Auditorium and Main Commons

Come enjoy an ice cream party and meet other CFA families at the annual Ice Cream Social. FCFA Board members will be there to answer questions about the organization and to receive donations.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, and the CFA class with the highest percentage of parents in attendance also wins a prize!

FCFA Annual Fund Drive 
We encourage everyone -- CFA families, alumni, extended families and community to become a "FRIEND" by making a monetary donation of any amount. We are grateful for your support!