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

Welcome, new CFA Families!

The FCFA welcomes our new CFA families planning to start in 2020-21. Please explore this site to learn how the FCFA supports all students and teachers in the CFA, and how you can get involved by volunteering, donating, or attending our programs. If you have any questions, reach out to us at friendsofcfa@gmail.com. We look forward to getting to know you!
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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! ​