Limited budgets mean
teachers have to make cuts...
Art is usually the first thing to go. Time and resources go towards "testable" subjects such as math, reading, and science. But what about the kids that learn through visuals, sound, or movement? What about the kids who aren’t great at long division, but can write a poem, dream up a film, choreograph a dance, or paint a mural?
Friends of Sunset Beach is a 100% volunteer
and donation-based non-profit, dedicated to supporting the Arts on the North Shore of Oahu.
EIN # 45-4305189
“Art has the role in education of helping children become like themselves, instead of more like someone else.”
Sydney Gurewitz Clemens
2026 Online Art Auction + Community Night Showcase
A primary source of funding for Friends of Sunset Beach is our annual fundraiser. This year we’re taking it online with our first ever online auction! Taking place April 22-28th, you can bid on pieces from local and national artists, plus prized creations from our own Sunset Beach Elementary students!
We'll also host an in-person Community Art Night at Sunset Beach Elementary on April 23rd featuring student projects, select auctions items, food trucks, and entertainment. This community event will be FREE to attend.
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Banzai Bowls is a proud supporter of Friends of Sunset beach. When you visit Banzai Bowls and order the Friends of Sunset Beach bowl, a percentage of the proceeds from each bowl go towards our cause.