Student Success Stories
Supporting Students. Expanding Possibilities
FAC Partners helps Fine Arts Center students access the tools, experiences and opportunities that allow them to grow as artists — from classroom resources and guest artists to summer intensives and scholarships.
Watch THe IMPACT OF YOUR Support
Lilly's Story
Visual Arts Program
Grace's Story
Dance Program
Kaylen's Story
Visual Arts Program
Lillian's Story
Dance Program
Leah's Story
Jazz & Voice Program
Miguel's Story
Dance
How the Fine Arts Center Partner Supports Students:
We are committed to the Fine Arts Center’s mission to prepare dedicated students for 21st century careers through rigorous, pre-professional arts training in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative learning community.
FACP Support Goes Directly to:
GUEST ARTISTS
Bringing nationally and internationally acclaimed teaching artists to FAC programs, enriching students’ educational experiences.
STUDENT ACCESS
Covering class and field trip fees for FAC students in need.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Providing financial support for students to attend prestigious summer intensive programs that advance their artistic development.
PROGRAM RESOURCES
Equipping FAC programs with up-to-date, industry-standard technology to enhance hands-on learning.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
Supporting FAC faculty with opportunities to attend national conferences and stay at the forefront of their disciplines.
FAC Partners are committed to the Mission of:
“Preparing dedicated students for 21st-century careers through rigorous, pre-professional arts training in a dynamic, inclusive, collaborative learning community.
We believe that when students feel supported by community partners, they can explore the arts without boundaries. The FAC Partners are proud to support our students’ endeavors, enhancing their educational experience in many different ways. From providing equipment, experiences with guest artists, and funding for top-notch programs, we are here to help our students reach their full potential.
Core Values
- Creativity
- Respect
- Grit
- Identity
- Connection
FY2026: Your Support in Action
$85,822
Guest Artists
$17,200
Senior Scholarships
$68,541
Equipment and
Instruments
$42,840
Summer Intensive Scholarships
$6,793
Class Fees for Students in Need
Investing in FAC Students Through Scholarships
FAC Partners helps remove financial barriers so Fine Arts Center students can fully participate in their arts education and pursue opportunities that deepen their skills and artistic growth.
Senior Scholarships
Scholarship support also helps graduating FAC seniors continue their artistic and educational journeys beyond the Fine Arts Center. Each year, scholarships recognize outstanding students across disciplines and support their pursuit of higher education and continued arts training.
Scholarships administered by FAC Partners:
- Mickel Jazz Scholarship — Jazz Studies | $10,000
- Michael Rice Scholarship — Voice | $1,000
- Barbara Jo Westcott Memorial Scholarship — Percussion | $2,000
- Brochowski Legacy Scholarship — $1,500
- David Lee Nelson Memorial Scholarship — Theatre | $1,200
- Dr. Roy S. Fluhrer Scholarship — Graduating senior pursuing the arts | $1,500
Additional scholarships available to FAC students:
- Pelham Architecture Scholarship — Architecture | $15,000 per year for up to four years
- Debbie Cooke Visual Arts Scholarship — Visual Arts | $6,000
- Jacob Calhoun Stephens Memorial Scholarship — $1,500
- Sheffield Wood Scholarship — Visual Arts | $1,500
Create a Scholarship Opportunity
Interested in making a lasting investment in FAC students? FAC Partners works with individuals, families and community partners to create scholarship opportunities that support students as they pursue their artistic and educational goals.
Summer Intensive Scholarships
Each year, FAC Partners provides financial support for students to attend prestigious summer intensive programs, giving them opportunities to study with professional artists, experience new environments and take their skills to the next level.
This past year, 32 students received more than $40,000 in scholarship support to pursue intensive study in their artistic disciplines.
Mathew M.
Interlochen Center for the Arts
My time at Interlochen Center for the Arts this summer has been an incredible opportunity and I am so grateful for your support in making this experience possible. This summer, I am performing in West Side Story as Chino. Working on this production has challenged me as an actor and taught me so much about storytelling, collaboration and the dedication that’s required to bring a show to life.
One of the best parts has been working alongside talented young artists across the country while learning from amazing directors, choreographers, and stage managers. Their teaching has helped me grow both as a performer and as a person. I was also honored to be selected to perform in Collage. This one of Interlochen’s signature nights of the summer that showcases the incredible work happening across art types throughout the summer.
Thank you for believing in young artists like me and helping make opportunities like this possible. Your generosity has allowed me to grow in my craft, make lifelong friendships, and continue to pursue my dreams. I have attached some videos from my summer so far so you can see the experiences your support has made possible.
Danika
The Institute for American Musical Theatre
I was honored to receive a scholarship for the summer intensive at IAMT.. I want to extend a humongous thank you for helping make this incredible opportunity possible. This experience helped me clarify what I want to pursue with my art and showed me just how much dedication it takes to reach the next level. I was pushed in the best way both artistically and personally.
I’m beyond grateful for the chance to grow in such a focused, professional, and inspiring environment. The habits, discipline, and confidence gained are things that carry with me for life as I continue to shape my craft and chase my dreams. Thank you again for giving me this chance to learn and grow. This opportunity has truly made a lasting impact and for that, I will always be grateful.
Elizabeth
Brevard Classical Voice Intensive
I wanted to thank the FAC partners and everyone who works with FAC and to make these scholarships possible. I’m having such a good time at Brevard’s Classical Voice Intensive. I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn about music and vocal performance. The intensive has taught me so much about foreign language diction and it has furthered my journey in discovering and applying technique.
I’m so happy to be able to do what I’m passionate about even over the summer with the help of people like you. Thank you so much!
Lucy F.
SCAD - Savannah College for Art and Design
I would like to thank you greatly for the generous donation to help me attend the SCAD Lacoste summer study. This was such an amazing opportunity for me. I have learned so much and made many connections with fellow peers and professors from SCAD.
There were so many opportunities I got to have, I got the chance to visit the home of Dior in Lacoste and got to see these beautiful gowns from the original house of Dior and newer generations of Dior. For the first time in months I had inspiration to create art. I learned new skills and exercised skills I already had. I learned the basics on marketing my art to be able to sell my art in the future which has sparked an interest in taking a class like this in college. I got to revisit my love for book binding, and an architecture class where I learned to get comfortable with speed sketching buildings.
Once again I would like to thank all of you for helping live out one of my biggest dreams in life of being able to study art in one of the most inspirational places on earth.
Summer intensive institutes that our FAC Students have attended
Julliard Ballet
Broadway Dance Center
International City School of Ballet
Art Bridge Dramatic Acting
Joffery Ballet South
International Ballet Academy
School of American Ballet
American Ballet Theatre
Cincinnati Ballet
Sarasota Ballet
Maryland Institute College of Art
Interlochen Arts Camp
Kansas City Arts Institute
Point Park University Dance
UArts Jazz Camp
Removing Barriers. Creating Opportunities.
From covering essential class fees to helping students pursue advanced summer study, FAC Partners ensures more students have access to the experiences and opportunities that make a Fine Arts Center education extraordinary.
Help create the next student success story.
Your support gives FAC students access to experiences, resources and opportunities that can shape their education — and their future.
