Giving

Summer Festival of the Arts is unlike any other program on Mt. Desert Island. Each summer we bring together an average of 40 professional teaching artists, 20 assistants and 175 children to create imaginative artistic experiences that reach far beyond the walls of MDI High School.

As you can imagine, the cost of running SFOA increases every year. However, instead of passing our increased costs on to families through tuition increases, SFOA is determined to keep camp affordable by raising more money to bridge the gap.

Our goal for this year's Annual Fund drive is $15,000.

If you haven't received a request, please consider making a gift on your own! Every gift makes a difference in the life of a young person interested in the arts.The money we raise through donations supports SFOA on every level. From scholarships to teacher salaries to supplies to rent payments to planning for the future, every gift makes a difference.

Facts

• Since 1988, SFOA has welcomed 4,001 students.
• 25% of our students receive tuition assistance through our scholarship program. To date, over 700 families have benefited.
• 48% of students attend SFOA for at least two summers and many children attend each and every year from third grade until high school.
• 71% of families send more than one child to SFOA

How you can help

Of course, we welcome donations in any amount. If you are already a donor, consider giving just 10% more this year to help support our growing program!

Attend our annual Artist Showcase Gala and bid on one of the great auction items.

Make an in-kind by donating an item on our wish list:

• Canon image CLASS D1150 Multifunction Copier
• Digital cameras
• Digital video cameras
• Portable CD players (boom boxes) for dance classes

Make a gift of appreciated stock. Stock gifts save you the capital gains tax while giving you a tax write-off!

Give of yourself by volunteering.