Celebrating 46 Years of SFOA!

People of Summer Festival of the Arts

The mission of SFOA is to: 

• encourage a community of artists of all ages, where children can express themselves creatively through a wide range of artistic endeavors, 

• gain a lifelong appreciation for the diversity of the creative spirit, 

• and celebrate that creativity through the performing and non-performing arts

Our Goals are to:

• broaden young people's knowledge of the basic elements of the arts

• cultivate skills in a variety of art forms

• complement existing educational experiences by providing enriched arts explorations that will stimulate continuing artistic growth

• introduce students to professional artists from around the globe

• create a sense of unity among young people on Mount Desert Island and communities beyond

• provide a learning environment for prospective educators through our apprentice program