Many schools across the country are facing budget shortfalls, and non-mandated subjects – like art and music – are often the first to get reduced or cut from the curriculum. One of the ways teachers and administrators are keeping art alive for students in these districts is by implementing art fundraisers in their after-school programs.
Art-based fundraisers not only foster unique developmental benefits for children, but they help secure the necessary funding to purchase supplies and make art education and after-school programming possible in the first place.
5 Reasons to Host an After-School Program Art Fundraiser
Art fundraisers are perfect for after-school programs because they transform selling into a creative, confidence-boosting experience, while providing much-needed funds for supplies and additional programming. Art fundraisers are also loved by students and families, and easy to implement for after-school program administrators.
- Art-Based Benefits
Art is about more than creating; it’s about providing students with valuable life skills, like critical thinking and problem solving. With many schools reducing or cutting art altogether, hosting an art fundraiser in your after-school program gives students a chance to explore their artistic talents, express themselves freely, and develop these important life skills, even if it’s no longer part of the mandated curriculum.
- Funding for Supplies & Programming
It’s well documented that art programming provides children with a variety of development benefits, but it can be expensive to implement. Art fundraisers make art education accessible by raising money to buy supplies and support additional arts programming.
- Unmatched Student Engagement
Instead of pressuring kids to sell traditional fundraising goods, like candy or wrapping paper, art fundraisers let children do what they do best: create. The process of designing and submitting their own pieces builds self-esteem, pride and personal investment in the program’s success.
- Family Involvement & Support
Parents and grandparents are more likely to participate in a fundraiser when they are purchasing a one-of-a-kind, custom-made product – like mugs, magnets, mousepads and more – rather than a generic fundraising item. These original creations double as priceless childhood mementos, making the fundraising campaign feel like a celebration of the child’s hard work, rather than just a transaction.
- Easy to Implement
At Original Works, our art fundraisers are designed to be easy to organize and administer with a simple step-by-step process and a dedicated account manager. We provide art instructions, free art paper and access to art idea sheets and lesson plans, as well as all necessary fundraising packets and marketing materials.
Start an Art Fundraiser for Your After-School Program
Art education is critical to a child’s development, and by incorporating our art fundraising into your after-school programs, you can raise money for art programming and supplies, while providing students with a creative and self-esteem boosting experience
To start an art fundraiser for your after-school program, call (518) 584-9278 or contact us online. You can also find more information about our programs in the FAQs or by reading through our customer reviews.
