Art is for Everyone
Cost should never stand between a young person and the opportunity to create. Families can explore the scholarship and sponsorship options below to find the support that best fits their location and needs. If you’re able to help, your gift can give another young artist access to classes, materials, and a welcoming creative community.
For Biddeford residents
The Biddeford Youth Arts Scholarship (BYAS) Fund aims to remove financial barriers for children and youth eager to explore the arts in Biddeford, Maine.
The BYAS Fund provides financial support for youth participation in local visual and performing arts classes, including art classes, dance, theater, and music lessons. Scholarships cover tuition and essential materials for extracurricular, community-based arts education in Biddeford.
For Maine and New Hampshire residents
Continuum Arts Collective (CAC) provides PK-12 students equitable access to the materials, instruction, and experiences they need to flourish. CAC was founded in the summer of 2015 by artists, musicians, and educators, received its 501(c)3 nonprofit status from the U.S. Federal Government in February 2016, and is a registered charity in Maine and New Hampshire.