NEW FORM FINE ARTS

Shaping the future of sight and sound

Music, art, and dance themed merchandise.

A portion of every purchase is donated to fine art scholarships and classroom grants.

You’re not just buying merchandise—you’re investing in the future of the arts.

  • OUR MISSION

  • In the fine arts, students seeking higher education often face financial barriers, while underfunded classrooms can hinder student learning.

    Everyone deserves the opportunity to grow and pursue their passion, but not everyone can afford it.

  • Create

    We create opportunity for students pursuing higher education in the fine arts by funding scholarships available to all background & citizenship statuses.

  • Strengthen

    We strengthen fine art programs by providing free resources and classroom grants.

  • Share

    We share our knowledge and experience within the arts. We are dedicated to making the arts and education accessible to all.

  • By offering free resources and allocating a portion of our proceeds to scholarships and grants, we empower aspiring artists and improve educational opportunities.

    With your help, we can shape the future of sight and sound.

  • According to GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024...

    • 90% of Americans believe that arts should be a part of a well-rounded K-12 education.

    • In America, around 4 million elementary school students don’t have access to visual arts classes.

    • About 27% of American public high schools in high poverty areas report no music instruction.

    • In 2017, a study showed that 61% of all schools nationwide reported dedicating school time to arts for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.

    • An estimated 6% of American Public Schools require students to pay a fee for arts courses or activities.

    • In 2015-16, almost 30% of the public secondary schools in the U.S have no teachers specialized in arts.

    • Only 3.2% of the total education budget in the United States is devoted to funding for arts education.

    • Once every 10 years, the overall percentage of schools making arts classes available to their students drops by 20%.

    • Schools with high minority enrollment are half as likely to offer arts classes to their students.

    Lindner, Jannik. “Arts Funding in Schools Statistics: Market Report & Data • Gitnux.” Gitnux.org, 9 Dec. 2023, gitnux.org/arts-funding-in-schools-statistics/.

Student Resources

- Learn about applying to scholarships.

- Read about ways to navigate college life.

- Resources for undocumented students are available.

Teacher resources

Access our free resources for your classroom!

Support by store!

Help fund scholarships and classrooms by purchasing merchandise by NFA!

Donations for funding also accepted. Learn more on our donation page.

44 million people face hunger in the U.S. — including more than 13 million children.

Source: USDA's annual Household Food Insecurity in the United States report

Project: Harmonious Giving

Non-perishable food items donated:

136

Support your local food pantry and take part in the ongoing effort to relieve food insecurity amongst your own community. Here, you can follow links to free resources that will help you coordinate the next Harmonious Giving project at your next event!

  • Food insecurity is the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods, or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.

    (Definitions are from the Life Sciences Research Office, S.A. Andersen, ed., "Core Indicators of Nutritional State for Difficult to Sample Populations," The Journal of Nutrition 120:1557S-1600S, 1990.)

  • U.S. average Food insecurity 2020–2022: 11.2%

    Top 6 states with food insecurity that is higher than the national average.

    • AR: 16.6

    • TX: 15.5

    • MS: 15.3

    • LA: 15.2

    • SC: 14.5

    • OK: 14.3

    Source: USDA

    “Interactive Charts and Highlights.” USDA ERS - Interactive Charts and Highlights, www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/interactive-charts-and-highlights/. Accessed 18 May 2024.

  • Health Effects:

    • Malnutrition: Food insecurity can lead to malnutrition, resulting in deficiencies of essential nutrients which are critical for physical and mental development.

    • Mental Health Issues: The stress and anxiety associated with food insecurity can increase the risk of mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

    • Weakened Immune System: Inadequate nutrition can weaken the immune system, making individuals more susceptible to infections and illnesses.

    Academic Effects:

    • Impaired Cognitive Development: Chronic food insecurity can impair cognitive development in children, affecting their learning abilities and academic performance.

    • Lower Academic Achievement: Students facing food insecurity often have lower grades, more absences, and are less likely to graduate.

    Social Effects:

    • Social Stigma: Food insecurity can lead to feelings of shame and embarrassment, causing individuals to withdraw from social interactions.

    • Family Stress: The strain of not having enough food can lead to increased tension and conflict within families.

    • Participate in our Project: Harmonious Giving at your concert, recital, or exhibit.

    • Use our free customizable templates to advertise your event.

    • Collect the food items and donate to your local/school food pantry!

    • Take pictures and share your efforts on social media and tag us to help spread the word! @SFAedu

To learn more about participating in the Harmonious Giving Project, click the button below.

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions and we will respond as soon soon as we can!