FWAFA News

Fort Worth, TX – [October 7, 2025] — This year marks the 80th anniversary of the internationally renowned Texas Boys Choir (TBC), honoring eight decades of transforming young artists, education, and choral achievements. TBC plans to commemorate its legacy with a full calendar of concerts and extraordinary events that begin this fall. The choir is...Read More

In effect, September 1, and in alignment with Senate Bill 12 and the Texas Center for Arts + Academics (TCA+A) Parental Engagement Policy, all inquiries directed to TeSA and FWAFA leadership, as well as the TCA+A executive leadership or the Board of Directors, should be submitted through the appropriate email addresses listed below: TeSA Leadership...Read More

[Fort Worth, TX] [Aug. 12, 2025] -Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) will present a production of Disney’s Newsies, Jr. as part of the second annual Disney on Broadway School of Excellence Program, a partnership of the Educational Theatre Foundation, Disney Theatrical Group, and Music Theatre International. The school’s production, featuring FWAFA students led by...Read More

FORT WORTH, TX – Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) is proud to announce that it has once again been named a recipient of the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) Visual Arts Award, a prestigious recognition celebrating exceptional commitment to visual arts education across the state. This is the third consecutive year that FWAFA...Read More

Fort Worth, TX – August 12, 2025– Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) has earned the Texas Thespians Premier Communities for Theatre Education Award. This program recognizes and honors school districts that provide theatre programs with the resources to achieve above standard, as rooted in the Educational Theatre Association’s Opportunity to Learn Standards, Texas...Read More

We are thrilled to announce that Lori Vasquez has been promoted to Chair of the Dance Department! A proud Fort Worth native, Ms. Vasquez brings a deep-rooted passion for dance and education to this new leadership role. She began her training in the DFW area and at Arlington Heights High School under the guidance of...Read More

Due to personal circumstances, Mrs. Compton has officially resigned from her role as Principal of Texas School of the Arts (TeSA). We thank her for her service and leadership and wish her the very best in her future endeavors. In light of this unexpected transition, we are pleased to announce that Ms. Kiera Wallace has...Read More

We are proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Amber Ledbetter as the new Principal of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA). With over a decade of experience in education, Ms. Ledbetter brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of academic leadership and arts integration which align perfectly with our school’s...Read More

                           TCA+A Summer Session of the School Safe and Security Committee Date and Time-June 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm  Location-Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts 3901 S. Hulen Street Fort Worth, TX 76109 AgendaRead More