Creative Fundraising Opportunities for Art Studios, Clubs & Classes

Opportunities to create and make art are extremely important for people of all ages. In fact, studies have shown that making art provides significant mental, physical, and emotional health benefits. It can help to reduce stress, boost self-esteem, improve cognitive function, enhance problem-solving skills, promote mindfulness and more for preschoolers, senior citizens, and everyone in […]

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5 Reasons Art Fundraisers are Better Than Traditional Fundraisers

When it comes to fundraising, there are literally hundreds of options – from selling wrapping paper, candles and candy to hosting car washes, saving box tops, and running bottle and can drives. But what if your fundraiser could serve a greater purpose for learning and development, and provide donors with a personalized keepsake and a

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Autumn Art Inspiration

The start of the school year is a hectic time, but it’s also a popular time for art projects and school fundraisers. At Original Works, we help teachers combine these two tasks with a variety of art-based fundraising programs that are easy to set up and administer. Student artwork is printed on high-quality magnets, mugs,

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Art Educator Spotlight: Jasmine Cockrum-Valadez

Original Works continues to be a leader in the school fundraising space, helping schools across the USA create and implement successful fundraising programs. Since 1989, we have designed our trusted, high quality programs and products to support teachers, fundraising coordinators, and families, while also providing a unique vehicle to raise more money for their schools.

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Creative Collaboration: Uniting for a Cause

Creativity is so important, not just for our youth, but for our society. It allows us to think outside the box and view and solve problems more effectively. At Original Works, we are passionate about creativity, and we believe strongly in using the power of creative collaboration to solve funding problems for school programming and

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Great Artwork. It’s your ticket to Fundraising success!

We are frequently asked the secret to running a successful Original Works program. Our answer can be summed up in two words – Great Art! If our 34+ years of running art-based fundraisers has taught us anything, it’s that there is a direct correlation between the quality of the artwork and the overall success of

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Fundraising with a Purpose

The main purpose of any fundraising program is to raise money for a cause, charity or non-profit organization. However, with youth and school programs in particular, fundraising can serve a greater purpose for learning and development. Likewise, fundraisers that provide a personalized keepsake in exchange for a donation can be especially meaningful for donors. At

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Get your 2023 Fall Fundraiser Started Today With our New Products

The most successful art-based fundraisers are a combination of solid planning and high-quality products that appeal to potential buyers. That’s why summer is the perfect time, especially for schools, to get a head start on fall fundraising efforts. At Original Works, we’ve expanded our 2023 product line to give you more options to help make

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Fresh Spring Arts & Crafts Ideas for Your Fundraising Program

At Original Works, some of the most creative fundraising ideas we see are designed to welcome in the spring season. While all of our products offer fun and unique ways to show-case student artwork, the following are some of our favorite products for spring. Here are some of our favorite products for spring-themed fundraisers: Matted

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Check out some of our customer’s favorite products

We have designed our products to show case children’s creativity in a way that their teachers, parents, relatives, and friends can enjoy and use every day. We have a wide selection to choose from, but there are certain products that stand out as the favorites for fundraisers and personal purchases. Following are a few of

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