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AVPA-PAPA

Parents and Patrons of the Arts

Academy for Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA)

Mission Statement

We are the Parents and Patrons of the Arts. AVPA-PAPA enhances the opportunities and experiences available to the students and families in the Bergen County Academies community.  Through the assistance of volunteers, we are committed to working together to ensure the success of all BCA students.  We support the visual arts projects, music programs, and theatre performances through collaborative fundraising efforts.  We welcome membership from ALL academies.

Support AVPA-PAPA

Please us the PayPal link below or scan the QR Code to make your donations to AVPA-PAPA. You can also use these links to pay your membership dues.

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AVPA-PAPA Events and Activities

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Theater

  • Fall Play - World Premiere "Rosaline Wrecked It All", November 11-13

  • Winter Musical - World Premiere "Don't Trust the Boyz", March 3-5

  • Senior Directed One-Acts, June 2-5

  • Sewing Brigade
     

Music​

  • Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction and Luncheon, October 15

  • Autumn Concert - Fall Instrumental, November 23

  • Holiday Choir Concert Performance, January 7

  • BCA Hosts Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, March 17
     

Visual​

  • Haunted House, October

  • Print Week, January 19-21

  • Bergen County Teens Arts Festival (BCC), May

  • Spring Fling Gallery, June

AVPA-PAPA hosts and supports a variety of events and activities throughout the school year. We invite you to become an active member of AVPA-PAPA. Join us at meetings and special events. We offer many volunteer opportunities for parents and guardians who can give a few hours a year.

What's New?

2021/22 AVPA-PAPA Board Members

  • Robin and Barry Cassell (Co-Presidents)

  • Laura Simpson (Vice President)

  • Adam Simpson (Treasurer)

  • Sunny Park (Music Liaison)

  • Shehrina Tabassum (Visual Liaison)

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