Tips on Creating Great Artwork For an Original Works Fundraiser

Across the globe, art classes are beginning their Original Works projects. The student masterpieces will be turned into cherished keepsakes, and will become holiday gifts for many. Each year we are privileged to process several hundred thousand pieces of individual student artwork. With this volume of artwork being created and submitted, we thought this would be […]

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Original Works Sends you Back to School

As teachers, parents and students are now settling into the “Back to School” routine, we thought we would share some of our favorite back to school ideas with you. First, get creative with a bulletin board welcoming your new students to the first day of school. We found this cute bulletin board, and several other

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The Benefits of Fundraising For Your Synagogue

A healthy, well thought-out and well executed fundraiser could do wonders for your synagogue that paid advertisements and marketing could never accomplish. In many cases, fundraising is the key to getting necessary funds for future events and the well being of your community following. Through fundraising, your synagogue can raise money for things that you

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Role of Rabbi in Synagogue Fundraising

Rabbis are key to successful fundraising in a synagogue. This may not be taught enough in rabbinical school, but as the leader of a synagogue, the attitude of a rabbit to fundraising, as well as any efforts a rabbi makes to raise funds, is critical. The Torah itself references this fact, often mentioning how important Tzedakah

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Art-based fundraisers become real life lessons.

“The best teachers are those who show you where to look, but don’t tell you what to see.” ~ Alexandra L. Trenfor This week I’m very excited to share two great examples of how our schools created “teachable moments” for students, by incorporating aspects of our program into their curriculum. First is a 6th grade

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Art and Autism Awareness

“True art is characterized by an irresistible urge in the creative artist” ~Albert Einstein April is Autism Awareness month. As an art-based fundraising company, what better way to wrap up the month than to provide an update on a recent collaboration between The Autism Society of America and the American Art Therapy Association. Last year, the two

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Original Works Helps you Go Green in Your Art room

“Earth laughs in flowers.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This week we celebrate Earth Day. I recently saw this ad from Crayola and it started me thinking about ways we can “go green” and recycle in the art room. In the ad, Crayola is promoting their “go green” initiative, which encourages people to send in their

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Spring Fundraisers Make Perfect Gifts for Mother’s Day

“Mothers hold their child’s hand for a moment and their heart for a lifetime.” Spring is in the air! Here at Original Works, the snow has finally melted and I saw our first crocus pop up. We are into our peak spring production season, and are working hard to produce and ship all of your

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Original Works Spring Art Teacher of the Quarter

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” ~Albert Einstein Last week, we introduced you to Becky Sullivan, a passionate art teacher who sees nearly 810 students a week! This week I wanted to continue with the theme by acquainting you with our Spring 2014 Art Teacher of The Quarter – Ms. Chelsea Rose Jones. Here is

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810 STUDENTS A WEEK..WOW!

“Find color in your world every day!” ~Anonymous This quote is at the bottom of Becky Sullivan’s signature line on her email. She is the art teacher at South, West & Graff Schools in Laurel, MT. We were first inspired by Ms. Sullivan back in January when she entered our Good Works contest. As part

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