The problem…

Not every school has the funds to run programs effectively. While success is possible under limited conditions, it becomes much more challenging. Many fine art students do not pursue higher education due to personal circumstances, and because of financial barriers, some never experience the arts at all.

  • Think about it

    A passionate art student can't attend college because their family can't afford it, and as an undocumented student, they don't qualify for scholarships or FAFSA. Without outside financial support, their dream of higher education remains out of reach.

  • think about it

    A student practices daily on the only decent school saxophone, but struggles and gets discouraged. They quit, not because of their effort, but because the saxophone needed maintenance the band director couldn’t afford.

  • Think about it

    A young child enthusiastic about ballet, dreams of attending a local dance studio but can't because their family can't afford it. They never even get the chance.

At New Form Fine Arts, our mission is to bolster Fine Art Programs in public schools across the state of Arkansas, ensuring every child receives a quality fine art education and opportunity, alongside ample supplies and resources. Our commitment extends to higher education, where we provide scholarships to students, no matter the background and citizenship status, aspiring to cultivate lifelong experiences and expertise in music, dance, or art.

Eventually, we hope to expand outside of Arkansas and support Fine Art education across the U.S!

Our mission

  • Problem: The lack of funding to fine art programs impedes its success. Many students do not continue with higher education due to the lack of funds. Financial circumstances discourages/prevents individuals from participating in the fine arts.

    NFA’s mission: To promote quality fine art education and opportunity in classrooms and higher education.

    Key Activities: Funding fine art programs and student scholarships.

    Vision: Ensuring those with opportunity, and for every student and every class to have the necessary resources to succeed. Eventually, we hope to make an impact across the United States!

    Values:

    • Empowerment: We believe in the power of education and the fine arts to transform lives.

    • Creativity: We celebrate originality and self-expression, enabling individuals to explore their creative potential.

    • Integrity: We act with honesty and transparency in all our endeavors.

    • Collaboration: We work together with communities and partners to achieve common goals

  • 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/.