The Hale'iwa Arts Festival has, over the past three years, provided a total of $8,000 in direct support for a variety of arts education programs in eight North Shore area schools.

Recipients have been Hale'iwa Elementary, Kahuku Elementary, Kahuku High and Intermediate, Sunset Beach Elementary, Waialua Elementary and Waialua High and Intermediate, Saint Michael's School, and Sunset Beach Christian School.

Comments from the schools: Sunset Beach Elementary, "...fund supplies and materials for Art Day." Hale'iwa Elementary, "...an important contributor to the success of our school." Waialua High and Intermediate, "...strengthen the love and appreciation for the Arts..."

Mahalo from other schools included: "...will benefit every student here." "...enhance our fine arts curriculum." "...have made a big difference in the lives of our students." One school said it best, "Mahalo Nui Loa! Education is still our best investment."

Your support of the Hale'iwa Arts Festival through membership, contributions, in-kind goods and services, grants, corporate sponsorship, or by purchasing items from "Cool Stuff to Buy", a beverage or a food item, renting a booth space, or by becoming a volunteer, all help to support this effort and the development of other arts activities within our community.

Your active support, attendance and participation in Hale'iwa Arts Festival programs allows us to continue to produce our annual Summer Event and expand our services and assistance to area schools and other community arts efforts.

Even a little can mean a lot. Together we can make a bigger difference!