WELCOME BACK!!!
Hello and Happy Holidays, to all,
As we approach the end of the 2025 year, we, also, approach the end of HFA, unfortunately.
It has been a hard decision to make and we have mulled it over, for the last 2 years, with an announcement being made, back in June, of this year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the folks that had volunteered throughout the decades,of this fine organization and it's members, who helped facilitate the support that was the base and mission of this organization, from the start.
Never fear, though, HFA has established high school art scholarships, with Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation.
This endowment will last, at least, for the next 10 yrs, as we established it.
Having said this, the endowment is open to receive donations and further details will be made available, in the next few weeks, on our website, FB page and through email.
We have, also, made a considerable donation, to Holland Area Arts Council, to be used in sponsorship of the annual High School Debut show, for the next decade, as well.
Again, I cannot express the honor to have been of service, to all of you and the art community, as a whole and the great appreciation I have for those that had established this organization and all those that helped steer it, through the years.
Speaking of the history of HFA.....
We are gathering whatever recorded hard copy history is available to us, in order to present to the Holland Museum, to see if they would be interested in adding it to the archives.
If any of you have any printed history, of HFA, that you would like to share, please, email us and we can compare that with what we have, already.
Also, one last thing, if any of you have any uncashed checks or reimbursement requests, please, cash those checks and get those requests in, so that we can clear the books, going into the next year.
Thank you, so much for all the support, all these years.
Noel Castro
President
Holland Friends of Art
Holland Friends of Art was founded in 1963 through the efforts of a group of artists, patrons, and the City of Holland. The goal was to initiate an annual art show and to stimulate community awareness of the creative talents in the Holland area. We have grown over the years to be a well-respected supporter of the visual arts within West Michigan.
Membership is open to all persons with an appreciation for art. HFA welcomes the artist and the crafts-person regardless of skill level. Whether beginner, amateur, professional, teacher or student, we embrace those who support the growth of art appreciation and education within our community.
Regular membership meetings foster art appreciation through lectures and demonstrations and come complete with fellowship, lively discussion, and refreshments.
Periodically, mini-shows are held and friendly exchanges of ideas and critiques occur.
Find us on Facebook for event information.
https://www.facebook.com/HollandFriendsOfArt and
As we approach the end of the 2025 year, we, also, approach the end of HFA, unfortunately.
It has been a hard decision to make and we have mulled it over, for the last 2 years, with an announcement being made, back in June, of this year.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the folks that had volunteered throughout the decades,of this fine organization and it's members, who helped facilitate the support that was the base and mission of this organization, from the start.
Never fear, though, HFA has established high school art scholarships, with Holland/Zeeland Community Foundation.
This endowment will last, at least, for the next 10 yrs, as we established it.
Having said this, the endowment is open to receive donations and further details will be made available, in the next few weeks, on our website, FB page and through email.
We have, also, made a considerable donation, to Holland Area Arts Council, to be used in sponsorship of the annual High School Debut show, for the next decade, as well.
Again, I cannot express the honor to have been of service, to all of you and the art community, as a whole and the great appreciation I have for those that had established this organization and all those that helped steer it, through the years.
Speaking of the history of HFA.....
We are gathering whatever recorded hard copy history is available to us, in order to present to the Holland Museum, to see if they would be interested in adding it to the archives.
If any of you have any printed history, of HFA, that you would like to share, please, email us and we can compare that with what we have, already.
Also, one last thing, if any of you have any uncashed checks or reimbursement requests, please, cash those checks and get those requests in, so that we can clear the books, going into the next year.
Thank you, so much for all the support, all these years.
Noel Castro
President
Holland Friends of Art
Holland Friends of Art was founded in 1963 through the efforts of a group of artists, patrons, and the City of Holland. The goal was to initiate an annual art show and to stimulate community awareness of the creative talents in the Holland area. We have grown over the years to be a well-respected supporter of the visual arts within West Michigan.
Membership is open to all persons with an appreciation for art. HFA welcomes the artist and the crafts-person regardless of skill level. Whether beginner, amateur, professional, teacher or student, we embrace those who support the growth of art appreciation and education within our community.
Regular membership meetings foster art appreciation through lectures and demonstrations and come complete with fellowship, lively discussion, and refreshments.
Periodically, mini-shows are held and friendly exchanges of ideas and critiques occur.
Find us on Facebook for event information.
https://www.facebook.com/HollandFriendsOfArt and
