There are untold stories at the celebration of the Congregational Christian Church Samoa (C.C.C.S.)'s annual conference every year.

One of them is students from the Leulumoega Fou School of Fine Arts striving to make ends meet while also pursuing their careers in art.

The school has a stall within the campus showcasing their artwork and selling it to the members attending the conference.

Half of the money from the sales goes to the artists or students while the other half to the school.

Teffy Petelo, 16-years-old from Faleasiu is one of the artists who said his ambition is to thrive in art while also providing for his family.

"Last year, I managed to sell a few artworks, one in particular was sold for $200, $100 was for me while the other was for the school," he said.

"Growing up as a child, this never crossed my mind, maybe as a child when I loved drawing until I learned about this school. I developed more interest in arts when I started my first year here and it has been productive for me.

"It isn't just about drawing but also looking at the future. My plan is to teach arts to new aspiring artists in the future and at the same time, earn for my family."

Mr. Petelo is now in his second year at the Leulumoega School of Fine Arts and he will be graduating this year if he passes the exams. For now, his priority is to gain more experience and knowledge in art.

Another student who was amongst the artists at the school's tent at Malua was Neemia Maotua, an 18-year-old first year student from Falealili who has the same dream.

"I was inspired by my uncle who is the principal of the school but I attended a different school," he told.

"I love arts and my goal is to gain more experience and be able to give back to the community, church, especially my family when I grow older and be able to sell my own artworks on my own terms."

The Leulumoega Fou School of Fine Arts was founded by Master Artist and teacher Ernesto Coter who lived in Samoa with his wife Maria from 1972 to 2003. 

The school and museum is located in Malua and it is funded and run by the Congregational Christian Church of Samoa (C.C.C.S.). 

The school is headed by Pelenato Liufau as the principal and a former graduate of the art school and student of Mr. Coter. Liufau also graduated from the C.C.C.S.' Malua Theological College last year with his wife, Susana Liufau.