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...
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...
[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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (May 13, 2025) – In April, Texas Boys Choir (TBC) traveled to the Hawaiian Islands for their annual spring tour. Texas Boys Choir is a GRAMMY award-winning boy choir. Established in 1946, they continue to make Texas proud today, performing and touring globally for popes, kings, and other dignitaries. This spring, TBC visited the fiftieth state to perform, learn, and immerse themselves in a new culture. Each touring trip offers professional travel experience, collaboration...
Texas Center for Arts + Academics (TCA+A) will expand its after-school conservatory classes to engage new audiences. Texas Public Charter Schools Association (TPCSA) selected TCA+A to take part in an Education Savings Accounts (ESA) pilot program. FORT WORTH, TEXAS (April 30, 2025) – TCA+A is pleased to announce an upcoming expansion of its after-school conservatory classes,...
• Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) has received a preliminary award of $100,000 for the LASO Cycle 3 grant aimed at establishing an Early College High School. FORT WORTH, TEXAS (March 11, 2025) – The Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities (LASO) Cycle 3 grant represents the latest phase of a unified application cycle designed to strategically group grant funding...
