WHO WE ARE
Deerfield High School “Friends of the Arts” is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) parent organization.
Our goal is to support faculty and students in all of the fine arts programs at the school.
Some of our goals are to:
Provide funds to support the DHS Fine Arts Programs in order to enhance students' education,
opportunities and experiences in the fine arts.
Promote and encourage student activities in Band, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
Bring home and school into a close relationship so that parents and teachers can work together
to support the DHS Fine Arts Programs.
Develop united efforts between DHS and the local community to provide increased opportunities
for students in the DHS Fine Arts Programs.
Funding is provided through annual membership dues, in-kind contributions, fundraisers, and other donations from
alumni, extended family and community members.
HOW WE GIVE BACK
Over the years, Friends of the Arts has funded programs and needs within the fine arts department of the high school.
We have...
Purchased a new grand piano for the school
Funded professional choreographers to work with our dance company and dance classes
Awarded Senior student scholarships
Funded artists-in-residence who spend time with our faculty and students
Purchased new high-tech lights for the theatre department
Provided scholarships for students needing assistance with lessons or program related costs
Provided funding toward a commissioned piece for our orchestra & choir
Provided financial support for a juried visual arts show in conjunction with high schools across the Chicagoland area
Our goal is to support faculty and students in all of the fine arts programs at the school.
Some of our goals are to:
Provide funds to support the DHS Fine Arts Programs in order to enhance students' education,
opportunities and experiences in the fine arts.
Promote and encourage student activities in Band, Chorus, Dance, Orchestra, Theatre, and Visual Arts.
Bring home and school into a close relationship so that parents and teachers can work together
to support the DHS Fine Arts Programs.
Develop united efforts between DHS and the local community to provide increased opportunities
for students in the DHS Fine Arts Programs.
Funding is provided through annual membership dues, in-kind contributions, fundraisers, and other donations from
alumni, extended family and community members.
HOW WE GIVE BACK
Over the years, Friends of the Arts has funded programs and needs within the fine arts department of the high school.
We have...
Purchased a new grand piano for the school
Funded professional choreographers to work with our dance company and dance classes
Awarded Senior student scholarships
Funded artists-in-residence who spend time with our faculty and students
Purchased new high-tech lights for the theatre department
Provided scholarships for students needing assistance with lessons or program related costs
Provided funding toward a commissioned piece for our orchestra & choir
Provided financial support for a juried visual arts show in conjunction with high schools across the Chicagoland area