Bristol Friends of the Arts

(BFA)is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Bristol area residents by providing opportunities for all community members to participate in and appreciate the arts and cultural heritage of our region. BFA memberships and other fundraising support:

Awards to high school seniors who excel in the arts.The BFA Community Grants Program. The BFA Mentorship Program.The BFA instrument rental and group lessons program. Arts and cultural education programs. Special events for the community, such as concerts in Holley Hall and the Walkover Gallery. Support for BFA’s affiliate programs.

BFA’s affiliate programs include Art on Main, the Bristol Historical Society, the Howden Hall Restoration Committee and Common Thread Cultural Connections. Requirements for BFA affiliates

BFA is committed to maintaining a vital arts community in the five-town area. We need your help. Please consider making a donation, renewing your membership or becoming a member for the first time.

BFA invites the entire community to join us in expanding the arts in the five-town area. We welcome your questions and suggestions.