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"The Creative Arts Foundation they literately made my career. They are truly doing something that is great." Sonya Belaya, first prize winner of the 2nd annual Brevard's Got Music Talent competition. |
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"The thrill of competing in Brevard's Got Music Talent motivated me to practice and play my best. The generous prize paid for summer music studies. Thanks CAFOB."
Andrew Leonard, first prize winner of the 6th annual Brevard's Got Music Talent competition.
Andrew Leonard, first prize winner of the 6th annual Brevard's Got Music Talent competition.
"The Creative Arts Foundation does a superb job of fostering excellence among the young musicians of Brevard County. I count it a privilege to be associated with them and their noble work."
Dr. Robert E. Lamb
Professor of Music and Chair,
Department of Fine and Performing Arts,
Eastern Florida State College
Dr. Robert E. Lamb
Professor of Music and Chair,
Department of Fine and Performing Arts,
Eastern Florida State College
A LETTER TO OUR FOUNDER AND VICE PRESIDENT:
Dear Mr. Frank,
Thank you so much for helping me with my senior project. Your dedication to the arts and the Creative Arts Foundation inspired me to work hard and stay motivated in the most stressful of times. Your knowledge and expertise in directing concerts was extremely beneficial to me and my project. Thank you for your contribution to my project and your agreement to be project advisor.
Shannon Reid
Shannon Reid has appeared in no less than three CAFOB concerts, and worked as concert leader, organizing and performing for one entire show.
Dear Mr. Frank,
Thank you so much for helping me with my senior project. Your dedication to the arts and the Creative Arts Foundation inspired me to work hard and stay motivated in the most stressful of times. Your knowledge and expertise in directing concerts was extremely beneficial to me and my project. Thank you for your contribution to my project and your agreement to be project advisor.
Shannon Reid
Shannon Reid has appeared in no less than three CAFOB concerts, and worked as concert leader, organizing and performing for one entire show.
CAFOB MISSION STATEMENT
The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2007 to provide assistance and support to creative artists of Brevard County with exceptional talents. Support for these programs comes from fund raisers and the generosity of concerned citizens.
Opportunities are open to all artists regardless of age, gender, race, religion or socioeconomic status. However, primary focus is on exceptionally talented students of the arts with financial needs. Benefits are afforded artists through three primary methods:
The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard, Inc., is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization formed in 2007 to provide assistance and support to creative artists of Brevard County with exceptional talents. Support for these programs comes from fund raisers and the generosity of concerned citizens.
Opportunities are open to all artists regardless of age, gender, race, religion or socioeconomic status. However, primary focus is on exceptionally talented students of the arts with financial needs. Benefits are afforded artists through three primary methods:
- Competition programs with cash awards
- Monetary grants to the financially disadvantaged
- Opportunities to perform, display or share their talents.
BACKGROUND
It all began with Esther, a “diamond in the rough.”
In 2006, an amazing 13 year-old classical violinist was discovered in Brevard County. Her family of moderate means could not afford a quality instrument, though she still hoped to compete one day on the international stage against the finest musicians globally. Her goal: To perform one day in Carnegie Hall. After a fund raiser recital was held, in which she used a loaned violin, money was raised for her to compete in Ibla, Italy. She finished at the top. Among her awards; a chance to play a recital at Carnegie Hall. The story went viral. Local citizens formed a foundation in search of other young, talented artists in need of a jump start to pursue their artistic dreams. Thus, the “Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard.”
It all began with Esther, a “diamond in the rough.”
In 2006, an amazing 13 year-old classical violinist was discovered in Brevard County. Her family of moderate means could not afford a quality instrument, though she still hoped to compete one day on the international stage against the finest musicians globally. Her goal: To perform one day in Carnegie Hall. After a fund raiser recital was held, in which she used a loaned violin, money was raised for her to compete in Ibla, Italy. She finished at the top. Among her awards; a chance to play a recital at Carnegie Hall. The story went viral. Local citizens formed a foundation in search of other young, talented artists in need of a jump start to pursue their artistic dreams. Thus, the “Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard.”
FOUNDATION ACHIEVEMENTS
Since 2007, the foundation has issued grants to various music students in need of financial assistance to further their education and ambitions. Numerous competitions, shows, art exhibits and venues have been produced for artists to show their talents which, thus far, has resulted in monetary grants and prizes totaling over $148,000.00. A few examples:
Since 2007, the foundation has issued grants to various music students in need of financial assistance to further their education and ambitions. Numerous competitions, shows, art exhibits and venues have been produced for artists to show their talents which, thus far, has resulted in monetary grants and prizes totaling over $148,000.00. A few examples:
GRANTS
* 13 year-old boy with a gifted voice was provided funds for a partial scholarship to the prestigious American Boy Choir in Princeton.
* 16 year-old high school drummer worked one year mowing yards to buy his own drum set. For college, he did not have funds to purchase a required special computer. It was provided by CAFOB.
* 17 year-old highly accomplished concert pianist did not have funds to travel to major musical schools in northern states to audition for scholarships. CAFOB provided travel to three northern city auditions. She won a full four-year scholarship to a major music school that, as she said, "Would never have been possible if not for the assistance” from CAFOB."
* A highly talented 16 year-old high school junior worked as a cleaning girl for a dance studio in order to have free dance lessons to round out her talent. She needed funds for special training to compete in scholarship auditions for musical theater courses in college. The funds were provided by CAFOB.
* A 17 year-old minority student violinist could not afford fees for a scholarship opportunity at a music college. The girl comes from a needy family with a blind father and a working mom. Funds were provided by CAFOB.
* 16 year-old female vocalist with both parents on welfare was provided funds to take thirty voice lessons from an opera retiree to improve ability to market her talent.
* 13 year-old boy with a gifted voice was provided funds for a partial scholarship to the prestigious American Boy Choir in Princeton.
* 16 year-old high school drummer worked one year mowing yards to buy his own drum set. For college, he did not have funds to purchase a required special computer. It was provided by CAFOB.
* 17 year-old highly accomplished concert pianist did not have funds to travel to major musical schools in northern states to audition for scholarships. CAFOB provided travel to three northern city auditions. She won a full four-year scholarship to a major music school that, as she said, "Would never have been possible if not for the assistance” from CAFOB."
* A highly talented 16 year-old high school junior worked as a cleaning girl for a dance studio in order to have free dance lessons to round out her talent. She needed funds for special training to compete in scholarship auditions for musical theater courses in college. The funds were provided by CAFOB.
* A 17 year-old minority student violinist could not afford fees for a scholarship opportunity at a music college. The girl comes from a needy family with a blind father and a working mom. Funds were provided by CAFOB.
* 16 year-old female vocalist with both parents on welfare was provided funds to take thirty voice lessons from an opera retiree to improve ability to market her talent.
COMPETITIONS
Music:
Annual music competitions are held, modeled after “America’s Got Talent,” involving auditions of students aged 11 to 19. Title: “Brevard’s Got Music Talent.” First prize: $1,500.00, second prize $750.00, third prize $400.00, fourth prize $150. All other performers receive $50.00 as finalists in the competition.
Music:
Annual music competitions are held, modeled after “America’s Got Talent,” involving auditions of students aged 11 to 19. Title: “Brevard’s Got Music Talent.” First prize: $1,500.00, second prize $750.00, third prize $400.00, fourth prize $150. All other performers receive $50.00 as finalists in the competition.
CONCERTS AND RECITALS
Music on the Hill:
Starting in 2010, Music on the Hill offers venues for 3 to 4 young students of music to perform once a month before live audiences. These intimate shows are held at the Unitarian Fellowship in Rockledge, and are co-hosted by a selected youngster who coordinates and emcees the program. Open to the public. Suggested donation $10.00 per person.
Private Home Recitals:
The Foundation promotes recitals in private homes where exceptional students play and sing directly to an intimate audience. Fees are collected as fund raisers, while a portion are paid to the performers. One home recital in 2011 help award $400 to three performers.
Total Cash Layout To Date:
As of December, 2019, monies provided directly to musicians, vocalists and artists total: $148,000.00. This would not be possible without the love and generosity of Brevard County donors.
Music on the Hill:
Starting in 2010, Music on the Hill offers venues for 3 to 4 young students of music to perform once a month before live audiences. These intimate shows are held at the Unitarian Fellowship in Rockledge, and are co-hosted by a selected youngster who coordinates and emcees the program. Open to the public. Suggested donation $10.00 per person.
Private Home Recitals:
The Foundation promotes recitals in private homes where exceptional students play and sing directly to an intimate audience. Fees are collected as fund raisers, while a portion are paid to the performers. One home recital in 2011 help award $400 to three performers.
Total Cash Layout To Date:
As of December, 2019, monies provided directly to musicians, vocalists and artists total: $148,000.00. This would not be possible without the love and generosity of Brevard County donors.
LONG RANGE GOALS
The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard intends to increase ability to promote and assist talented students of the arts. With the aid of sponsors, CAFOB will also assist talented and disadvantaged youngsters with scholarships.
The Creative Arts Foundation of Brevard intends to increase ability to promote and assist talented students of the arts. With the aid of sponsors, CAFOB will also assist talented and disadvantaged youngsters with scholarships.
SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION
The Foundation relies upon assistance from donors, sponsors and volunteers, to keep the programs alive and the funds flowing to the neediest of young artists of our community. Our ultimate goal is to find diamonds-in-the-rough, future stars musical performance, museum artists, gifted writers and those who may never have had a chance otherwise. CAFOB is a non–profit 501(c)(3) organization.
All contributions are tax deductible.
Contributions can be made online or mailed to:
CAFOB, P.O. Box 410324, Melbourne, FL, 32941.
For more information, call 321-604-0103
The Foundation relies upon assistance from donors, sponsors and volunteers, to keep the programs alive and the funds flowing to the neediest of young artists of our community. Our ultimate goal is to find diamonds-in-the-rough, future stars musical performance, museum artists, gifted writers and those who may never have had a chance otherwise. CAFOB is a non–profit 501(c)(3) organization.
All contributions are tax deductible.
Contributions can be made online or mailed to:
CAFOB, P.O. Box 410324, Melbourne, FL, 32941.
For more information, call 321-604-0103