The Arlington Friends of Visual Art

Mission Statement

The Arlington Friends of Art supports the K-12 Visual Art Department in Arlington's nine public schools by advocating for art education, fundraising, providing
publicity and by helping with events such as student and staff art exhibits.

The Arlington Friends of Visual Art promotes the belief that art education is essential to the full intellectual and emotional development of all children.

Arlington Friends of Art will:

· Increase public awareness of the Art program

· Support K-12 Art teachers

· Raise funds for professional development for teachers, art events, field trips, scholarships and equipment


If interested submit your name, home address, phone, and email to:

David Ardito, Interim K-12 Visual Arts Director
Arlington Public Schools
Office: Arlington High School
869 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02476
781 910 7119
dardito@arlington.k12.ma.us