Hancock-French Woods Arts Alliance
Every artist has a dream.
Help them make it happen.
HFWAA helps young artists with financial need pursue their education and careers in the arts. Together, our French Woods community turns summer traditions into lasting opportunities.
Support a Young ArtistMeet Our ArtistsThe people behind the possibilities
Meet the artists you support
Discover the people behind our mission. Hear directly from scholarship recipients about the difference your support makes.
Summer 2026
A community making a difference
Thank you to the families, alumni, sponsors, and service providers who helped make these results possible.
$30,000+
Raised through four Race for the Arts events in 2026
$18,050
Raised through the 2026 tuition raffle
218
Camp parties held in 2026
Ways to support HFWAA
Our Community Makes It Possible
Current and former camp families, alumni, service providers, and business sponsors all help support the next generation of artists. You do not need to have a child currently attending French Woods to make a difference.
Summer activities for campers. Support from our whole community.
Races, bunk parties, and lessons take place at French Woods for campers during their stay. Parents can sponsor their camper’s race participation, request a party for their bunk, or arrange lessons. Our wider community can support HFWAA through donations and sponsorships.
Race for the Arts
Campers and staff run, walk, volunteer, and cheer at camp. Families can sponsor their camper; a contribution of $35 or more includes a commemorative Race T-shirt. Community and business sponsorships are welcome.
Sponsor a camper or explore sponsorshipsBunk Parties
Parents can request a S’mores, Movie, or Campfire Party for their camper’s bunk during the summer. Celebrate a birthday or make an evening special while supporting scholarships.
Request a bunk partyTennis & Pickleball
Families can arrange private tennis or semi-private pickleball lessons for their camper during their stay at French Woods. Funds raised help support young artists.
Request lessons for your camperAnnual Tuition Raffle
Our summer raffle helps raise college scholarship funds. Celebrate the 2026 results and meet this year’s winners.
View 2026 raffle resultsGrowing together
Leadership beyond the spotlight
Through the CIT Program and CIT Retreat, French Woods campers build confidence, learn to support others, and discover the difference they can make in their community.
Explore the CIT & Leadership ProgramStay part of the story
Whether French Woods is part of your present or your past, you can help shape a young artist’s future.
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