A creative way to raise funds for your organization or non-profit! Simply put, if you have art, we can help you turn it into a fundraiser. For over 20 years, we’ve been helping schools and other organizations celebrate creativity and raise funds. Schools, artists, art centers, non-profits, and businesses of all kinds offer our personalized… Read more »
Art Projects for Kids to Do at Home
Doing art at home is not just a fun activity for rainy days. It helps develop fine motor skills, improve neural development, and build self-expression. Here are some ideas and art lessons to get you started! Set up an art corner in your home. Any nook will do. It could be a utility table or… Read more »
Elementary School Fundraisers – What Makes Them Successful
Why are elementary school fundraisers more important than ever? It’s well known that over the past decade US schools have faced drastic budget cuts, which has lead to less per-pupil funding at the K-12 level. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that most states have cut school funding which has forced school… Read more »
Online Fundraising Ideas For Schools
Fundraising in a digital era has never been more relevant than it is today. Technology offers a way to connect with donors when physical distancing hinders traditional fundraising outlets. We are living in a time when work from home, virtual meetings, and online classes are commonplace. More and more people are shifting their transactional, social,… Read more »
Field Trip Ideas From Home
With kids home from school it can be challenging to find activities that are fun and educational. I spent some time sifting through the thousands of virtual field trip ideas so you don’t have to! After each trip, work with your child to fill out the field trip report found at the bottom of the… Read more »
A Message on COVID-19
I was a PTA mom back in the 90s when my kids were in grade school. I wished there was a fundraiser out there that had some meaning and value and I also had a love and passion for art. I believed then and now that art should be a part of everyone’s life. These… Read more »
Fundraising with Art Using Student Portfolios
An Art Portfolio Fundraiser is a great way to celebrate your school’s art program and support your school by fundraising with art in a big way! These make perfect spring and end-of-school-year fundraisers. With so much awesome art to choose from, parents can’t resist placing multiple orders! Benefits of Using Art Portfolios If your school… Read more »
9 Ways to Display Your Kids’ Art!
Image from Artful Parent There are many ways to display your kids’ artwork and turn those stacks of projects into something you love to look at every day. If you’re like me, you stockpile your kids’ art! Maybe you even keep it in a bin at home, under your bed, or in a drawer. You… Read more »
Tips For Teachers: Creating Memorable Art Lesson Plans for All Ages
Artwork by Zoe at Jeremy Ranch Elementary Creating art lesson plans for your students is a work of art in and of itself. As the teacher, you want your students to be engaged, learn something and feel confident in their final art project! Creating art they love will fuel their love of creating art. Here… Read more »
5 Creative Fundraising Ideas for Schools
Above image from PTO Today Choosing a fundraiser for your school is challenging. A short google search will turn up a plethora of fundraising ideas for schools. How do you decide which is best for your school? You have to consider the time needed, resources required and how to get people involved! Here are 5… Read more »