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

Spring Breakfast for CFA Students: February 20
The 2020 Spring Breakfast for CFA Students is Thursday, February 20 from 8:00-8:50 am in the HHS Chorus Room (at end of hallway to the right of the Auditorium). 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. Please bring your items between Monday 2/17 (which is a 1pm dismissal day) and Wednesday 2/19 to the CFA Office **We need to start serving Thursday morning at 8am, so unless you are volunteering, please send in items Monday-Wednesday. There is a refrigerator to store cold items, but no easy way to heat up hot items.  ​
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. You can donate with a credit card using the link at the top of this page, or complete the form below and submit your check to the CFA Office. We are grateful for your support! ​