a 501(c)3 non profit organization since 2022, originally est. 2018.
Every artist needs a BFF.
Brett Fonfa Foundation Scholarships
We could not meet our mission of arts accessibility without our community support. BFF offers various creative education based scholarships to students internationally seeking professional artistic aid.
BFF Exhibiting Artist
Held across Los Angeles and Las Vegas county,BFF invites middle, high school, and college students to submit original art works of all forms ranging from painting, drawing, photography, film to clay, craft, design, and installation to be showcased in future gallery exhibits and art festivals. Students are given the opportunity and guidance to create their own display to express their artistic style and connect further with the arts community.This special scholarship honors the memory and passion of our beloved Brett, fellow creative, avid art enthusiast, movie buff and festival goer. Thank you to Ms. Debbie Allen and Ms. Shonda Rhimes for acting as our preliminary supporters in this initiative.
High School Exhibiting Artists
Reid Gorelick
Nick Macias
Brandon Park
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Brett Fonfa Writing Award
Held at the Adelson Educational Campus, BFF invites middle and high school students to submit original works of poetry, fiction, or nonfiction writing to the contest. This special, annual event, honors the memory and passion of our beloved Brett, also a creative writer.Additional thanks to Adelson Librarian Jen Nails and Academic Department Chair of English Abigail Moyal for organizing and running the event and to our faculty and alumni judges who had the pleasure of reading the many quality submissions.
2023
Middle School Winners
First Place: Yael Izkhakov
Second Place: Ethan Cohen
Third Place: Noah Sabet
High School Winners
First Place: Dara Braunstein
Second Place: Sabrina Colacicchi
Third Place: Havanna Schwerdtfeger
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