Benefit "Arts for Kids" Locally!

How? We have a few ways listed below...

 

Suncoast Arts Fest

 

The Suncoast Arts Fest is a production of Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc., a Florida not for profit 501(c)3 with the mission to "promote cultural awareness in Pasco County".

Proceeds from the event benefit "The Arts for Kids" and help supplement funding for arts education in schools.

   

 

Current Press

 

Suncoast Arts Fest to once again heat up January

Suncoast News, Northwest News, TBO.com, WorldNews.com/TampaBayonline.com, by Klint Lowry, Wed. Jan. 18, 2012

 

5 Things You should Know Today, Jan. 18

NPR Patch.com, by Alex Tiegen, Jan. 18, 2012 

 

Pasco County class notes for Jan. 18

Tampa Bay Times, by Michelle Miller, Jan. 18, 2012

 

Arts Fest Weekend Extends across the Suncoast

Suncoast News, by Klint Lowry, Sat., Jan. 14, 2012

 

Arts More Than Just for Show

Tampa Bay Times/Diversions, by Lisa Davis, Fri., Jan. 13, 2012

 

Stage West unveils ambitious 2012-13 season

Tampa Bay Times, Barbara Frederickson comment:

 One more thing . . .

Be sure to spend at least one day Jan. 21 or 22 at the Suncoast Arts Fest at the Shops of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. I've been going for the past few years, and it's my all-time favorite outdoor art event....

 

Fun Run-Walk added to Suncoast Arts Fest Weekend

Klint Lowry, Trinity Weekly, Jan. 4, 2012

 

Art Lovers Asked to Get Their Hands Dirty

Sherri Lonon, The NPR Patch, Jan. 12,2012

 

Time is Running Out for Suncoast Arts Fest Applicants

Sherri Lonon, The NPR Patch, Jan. 12,2012

 

Five Things to Know Today

Jared Leone/Patch, Clearwater, Jan. 13, 2012...Also, a couple Clearwater artists already are signed up for the Suncoast Arts Festival Jan. 21 and 22 at the Shoppes of Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel. It is one of the south's largest art shows with artists and patrons coming from all over the country...

 

Five Things to Know Today

Alex Tiegen/NPR Patch, Jan. 13, 2012...

4.     Start making plans! The Suncoast Arts Fest is a week away. The ArtsFest’s main attraction is a juried art show and other events at The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel, Jan. 21-22, but there will be events in New Port Richey as well. There’s still time to volunteer.

   

 

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Listed below are ways that parents and concerned community members can help support arts education!

 

 

1) Needed Pasco County School Arts Supplies

and Cost per School Year

 

 

Supply of clay for elementary students for a year - $500

Class set of adapted washable markers for special need students - $175

A year's supply of watercolors $80

A year's supply of Sharpies $80

A year's supply of glue sticks $120

Under glaze for clay $340

Developing the arts within our youth... priceless!

 

A small donation makes a BIG difference! Thank You!

The Suncoast Arts Fest, operating under Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc., is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible. 100% of donated funds are used for needs that support arts education within public, private and charter schools in Pasco County, Florida. Go to Teachers.... We Hear You! to see how SAF event proceeds have been used during past years! 

Checks can be made out to: Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc. and sent to P.O. Box 609; New Port Richey, Fl. 34656-0609.

Or, you may donate using the PayPal button provided below. 

Fine Arts of the Suncoast, Inc

P.O. Box 609; New Port Richey, Fl. 34656-0609

info@SuncoastArtsFest.com    727-247-6182   866-250-6155fx

2) Participate in the 1st annual Suncoast Run for the Arts!

SRforArts

A portion of the proceeds from the run and the pancake breakfast will help the Suncoast Arts Fest benefit Arts for Kids in Pasco County! Click here on Active.com to sign up!

 

 

3) Help Suncoast Arts Advocacy

Suncoast Arts Advocacy

Suncoast Arts Advocacy is a parent, student and community member based group formed in March 2011 when budget cuts proposed to eliminate many arts programs in Pasco County were a key issue. Through efforts of parents, students and community members, the school district heard of the negative impact that taking arts programs out of education would have on students, and an entire community realized the greater worth that arts education provides to our youth. 

for more information about how you can help Suncoast Arts Advocacy, email PascoArts4Kids@gmail.com or call 727-247-6182.

 

 

 

4) Attend Arts Integration Symposium for Parents, Community Members, Teachers and Administration

Suncoast Arts Advocacy Teams Up with Florida Alliance for Arts Education (FAAE.org) for Arts Integration Symposium

Suncoast Arts Advocacy is working with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education to support the upcoming Arts Integration Symposium to be held at SPC College at 13806 58th St. N. in Largo, Fl. on Sat., Feb. 18th from 8:30am-2:30pm. The symposium, administered by Collaborative Labs, will feature Arts Integration visioning sessions open to classroom teachers of all disciplines, arts teachers, principals and administrators, plus separate workshops for parents, community members and arts organizations on how to work together to support arts in education. Go to http://www.faae.org/symposiumRegister.cfm to register. to see a flyer about the event, click here.