Friends of Allied Arts is a subcommittee of the Allied Arts Auxiliary dedicated to raising funds for the upkeep and enhancement of the gardens of the Allied Arts Guild, recruiting garden volunteers, and raising community awareness of the property by bringing new visitors to the complex.

Friends publishes two newsletters each year; in the spring and in the fall. The newsletter includes articles regarding the gardens, upcoming events on the property as well as new shops. It is mailed to members of the seven hospital auxiliaries in the Bay Area who support the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, to people who have attended FAA events, and to other interested individuals and organizations in the community.

Friends of Allied Arts Events

Friends of Allied Arts hosts several annual fundraising events, in addition to special one-time events such as wreath workshops, painting classes, flower arranging demonstrations, fashion shows, art shows, and trunk shows.

In 2009, our annual Pumpkin Days event will be replaced by a Harvest Festival on Halloween Day. Come join us for beer and wine tasting, a barbeque, and of course some great activities for the kids! In keeping with our philanthropic roots, each child is asked to bring a small gift for a patient at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital.

Another favorite annual event is our Children’s Holiday Party. Local families have been enjoying this party for years. The party includes lunch, holiday crafts, entertainment (often a puppet or magic show), and a visit with Santa Claus.

How You Can Support Friends of Allied Arts

Circle of Bricks

The brick patio surrounding the Blue Fountain in the Garden of Delight provides the opportunity for you to honor a loved one or event while helping to support Friends of Allied Arts. Your tax-deductible donation of $500 will not only help with the upkeep and enhancement of the Allied Arts gardens, but also entitles you to a personalized, engraved brick which will be placed on this beautiful patio. Honor a loved one for a wedding, an anniversary, birthday, or memorial with an engraved brick that will be forever included in the Circle of Bricks at Allied Arts Guild.

Click here to download the Circle of Bricks donation form. Make your check payable to Friends of Allied Arts – Circle of Bricks and return it with your completed form to:

Contributions of any amount may be also made to Friends of Allied Arts for the maintenance and continued improvements of the gardens. The FAA Newsletter includes a wish list of needed garden materials and equipment. If you desire, you may designate that your donation be used to purchase a specific item or items. The lovely gardens can always use your gracious support. Your gifts are tax deductible. Click here to donate online, or send your check payable to: