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FOTA takes FCC arts programs to new levels of excellence through scholarship and program support!
Founded in 1985, Friends of the Arts (FOTA) has established scholarships for students entering the Theatre Arts, Music and Dance Programs for more than 35 years. Friends of the Arts also assists with the costs associated with the production of plays, dance programs and marketing for all arts programs. 

FOTA's Mission Statement

It is our mission to act as Patrons of the Arts (Fine, Performing, Communication Arts and Creative Writing), supporting excellence and innovation in arts education at Â鶹´«Ã½ through leadership, advocacy and financial support. 

FOTA's Vision Statement

It is our vision to champion new and innovative projects that enhance existing programs and curriculum by challenging and stimulating the creative aspirations of students and faculty while contributing significantly to the culture and vitality of our campus and local community.

FOTA's Funding Criteria

Our funding criteria is guided by our mission and vision statement and the following criteria:

Meritorious proposals 

• Requests that have marketing opportunities for FOTA 
• FOTA members 
• Proposals that serve 10 or more member of the Â鶹´«Ã½ community 

We do not fund individual students. Equitable distribution of funds among our constituents is a priority.

Toasting the Arts
Friday, October 18, 2024
6:00p.m. - 10:00p.m.

Friends of the Arts at Â鶹´«Ã½ is proud to host our annual fundraising gala,Toasting the Arts, at Â鶹´«Ã½’s Old Administration Building courtyard.

This event welcomes members of the Fresno community to our Old Administration Building courtyard for a beautiful evening of camaraderie and celebration of the students involved in the arts at Â鶹´«Ã½. Along with dinner, live music and entertainment, the event will feature silent and dessert auctions. The funds raised from these auctions are an essential part of our efforts to enhance and support the fine and performing arts programs at Â鶹´«Ã½.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Premiere Sponsorship $3000+ 
  Prominent logo and organization placement on promotional materials and Program, a banner created (3'x6') with your artwork/organization/logo that will be displayed prominently at the event, premium table seating for 8 persons at the event with dinner, drinks, and commemorative wine glass.
• Executive Sponsorship $2000-$2999 
  Prominent logo and organization placement on promotional and Program materials, premium table seating for 8 persons at the event with dinner, drinks, and commemorative wine glass. Business card sized ad will be featured in the event Program.
• Art Patron Supporter Sponsorship $500  
  Premium table seating for 8 persons at the event with dinner, drinks, and commemorative wine glass.
• Program Sponsorship $250
  Business card sized ad will be featured in the event Program.
• Individual/Couple Sponsorship $125
  Table seating for 2 persons at the event with dinner, drinks, and commemorative wine glass.

Individual tickets to the event are $65 per person ($75 at the event) and include dinner, dessert and drinks. Seating for this event will be very limited this year. To find out more about the opportunities for table and/or event sponsorship reach out to Jennifer Mtunga prior to October 4. 

To become a supporter of the Friends of the Arts (FOTA) organization at Â鶹´«Ã½, please call 559.442.8221, sign up or download our FOTA membership application

Membership Levels

Three levels of membership with "perks" including complimentary tickets to FPCA events!

Bronze

• $5.00 per month payroll deduction or $60.00 per year
• Invitation to all Friends of the Arts receptions
• Two free tickets to one event of your choice*

Silver

• $10.00 per month payroll deduction or $120.00 per year
• Invitation to all Friends of the Arts receptions
• One season pass to all fine and performing arts productions*
• Two free tickets to New Wrinkles 

Gold

• $20.00 per month payroll deduction or $240.00 per year
• Invitation to all Friends of the Arts receptions
• Two season passes to all fine and performing arts productions*
• Four free tickets to New Wrinkles

*Excludes New Wrinkles and benefit performances.