Advocates for the Arts (AFTA) is a non-profit organization formed in 1993 with the mission to help support visual and performing arts in Solano County.
Each year, AFTA holds several fundraisers which enable it to donate funds to many worthy art programs and organizations in Solano County, including Solano Symphony, Fairfield Visual Arts Association, Harbor Theatre and Solano Community College Theatre.
In 2011, AFTA has distributed nearly $20,000 in scholarships and grants to community art organizations and programs. AFTA's Board of Directors screened many worthy requests and voted to support the following:
Visual Arts
- Fairfield Visual Arts Association
Peforming Arts
- Harbor Theatrical Group
- Solano College Theatre
- Solano Community Symphony
- Solano Repertory Company
- North Bay Opera
Scholarships
Each year, AFTA gives scholarships to visual and performing art students.
2011 Scholarships