Mission Statement:

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.

Goals:

To broaden young people's knowledge of the basic elements of the arts
To cultivate skills in a variety of art forms
To complement existing educational experiences by providing enriched arts explorations that will stimulate continuing artistic growth
To introduce students to professional artists from around the globe
To create a sense of unity among young people on Mount Desert Island and communities beyond
To provide a learning environment for prospective educators through our apprentice program