Artists for the Arts

When Artists for the Arts (AFTA) was formed in 2002, we were met with immediate enthusiasm and support. Dozens of volunteers helped get AFTA off the ground, including visual artists, authors, performing artists, singers and songwriters, as well as event planners, nonprofit experts and others with skills and energy to lend.


The community support, expertise and experience we received from 2002 to 2005 inspired us to reach further, developing and preparing for the 2007 launch of our SHARE Program. This program represents a turning point for AFTA, enabling us to focus on providing uniquely flexible and accessible means for artists, businesses and individual arts advocates to help direct revenue and awareness for arts and music to local schools. 


Throughout these exciting changes, we wish to acknowledge our early accomplishments and express our deepest gratitude to the friends and supporters who made all of this possible in our fledgling years:

Events & Accomplishments

For details on SHARE Program events, please visit our Archive of Events page.

• In 2005-2006, funded 31 arts programs at 26 schools in 7 districts in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington counties, many in supportive collaborations with other local arts and community organizations.
• Received nearly $100,000 in in-kind services from musicians, production companies and performance venues
• Received more than $30,000 in contributed income from businesses, charitable organizations and individuals
• Developed key partnerships with local arts groups
• “Beginning To See The Light” CD release party at the Crystal Ballroom
• Co-produced Art Media’s 30th Anniversary Celebration with proceeds donated to AFTA)
• “Back to School Blues, Jazz and R&B Benefit” concerts at Kennedy School
• Coordinated CD sales fundraisers through tri-county schools and public distribution outlets
• Produced a Public Service Announcement which aired on local television and radio

OUR SUPPORTERS

The valuable work and Arts Education support provided by AFTA only continues with your support, and the support of all our supporters. You can support AFTA by making a one-time donation or by becoming a member; special benefits are available through our Corporate Sponsorship Program; and local Businesses can support Arts Education and drive traffic to their locations by supporting our Membership Benefits program.

Find information about our supporters on our Friends of AFTA page, including previous Business & Corporate Donors, Individual Supporters, and Membership Program Partners.