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 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, learn more about the FCFA, and meet other CFA families! There will be a 50/50 raffle ($1 each or $5 for 7 tickets), and the CFA class with the highest percentage of parents in attendance also wins a prize!

Ice cream, dairy-free gelato, bowls and spoons will be provided by FCFA. Please sign up to bring in a topping or ice cream scoop, or to help set up, serve, or clean up. We look forward to seeing all CFA families!
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. We are grateful for your support!