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, cameras, senior stoles, costumes and music
  • 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

​Parent Panel for CFA Audition Day, Saturday 2/1
The FCFA coordinates a panel of CFA parents to share insights and answer questions from prospective parents while they wait for their children to audition during the CFA Audition Day on Saturday 2/1. CFA parents interested in helping for a session or two can sign up here: 
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! ​