FEA Annual Musical Chairs Fundraiser: An Update
Hello there, FEA Family!
Hope you all are returning back to a bit of normalcy after braving Hurricane Ian heading — sending prayers and support to everyone affected!
As many of you know, each year the Friends of Elementary Art’s Board of Directors organize an auction event to fund our endowment for elementary arts and music education programs in the Alachua County School District. Each year, our community comes out in spectacular fashion to champion this initiative through time and funds at the GFAA Gallery, and each year, we are so grateful for your consistent support.
Because of your support, we were able to reach our endowment fund goal of $100,000 to support elementary art and music programs!
The endowment will continue to support fine arts and performance enrichment activities for elementary students in our community. These activities and opportunities include — but are not limited to — educational art and music field trips not covered by tax dollars. To celebrate this tremendous milestone, we decided to make our 14th annual event an experience that really showcases the heart of why we do this.
In lieu of the annual Musical Chairs art auction, FEA is collaborating with the GFAA Gallery to sponsor an art show for your elementary students. This upcoming 14th Annual Musical Chairs Event: Celebrates Children will feature pieces and works created by students from elementary art schools from around the county.
In partnership with the GFAA Gallery, art teachers will submit a piece of original artwork from a student in their class. We will then display all the works together for an art show that will be a part of an opening reception during Art Walk, January 27, 2023. This show also celebrates GFAA’s 100th anniversary as an organization!
More entry details to come soon! We can’t wait to see what the kids dream up 🎨