The name changes but the mission stays the same. The organization once known as Friends of Firestone High School VPA is now officially known as Advocates for the Akron Visual and Performing Arts.
The Advocates for the Akron Visual and Performing Arts have raised money for a variety of purposes but has given special emphasis to the awarding of scholarships to selected visual and performing arts students who choose to continue their arts education in college. Eight students have been awarded $4000.00 in the last two years. The latest round of scholarships will be awarded at a recognition assembly to be held at the school on Monday, May 3, 2010.
The Advocates for the Akron Visual and Performing Arts is a 501(c)3, non-for-profit organization organized in 2007. It is dedicated to supporting and promoting the highest standards for arts education and providing the greater Akron community with opportunities to experience and enjoy the Akron Public School’s visual and performing arts programs housed at Firestone High School.
Additional money has also been raised to help pay for private lessons, master classes in all arts areas as well as other guest artists who have collaborated with students in all disciplines.
The name change was undertaken mostly to eliminate confusion with an already existing organization called Friends of Firestone, an FHS alumni association.
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