One of our customers has told us about this wonderful project and we can’t wait to display our pinwheels this Friday!  This project combines your art education program with a broader message of peace and hope.  You could even sell the pinwheels as an art fundraiser or to raise funds for another cause. 

What a better way to get your little artists involved in an effort for peace.  It’s very easy to download the template, create your artwork and make your pinwheel!  Be sure to check out Pinwheels for Peace!

Hyperlink: http://www.pinwheelsforpeace.com/pinwheelsforpeace/home.html

           Fall is such an exciting time as you head back to school and meet new students.  If you’re an Art Teacher, you may also be planning on attending your state’s art education conference.  Most states across the country hold an annual conference each fall so art teachers can gather to share ideas, learn new lessons and learn about companies that can help them.  Art to Remember takes pride in supporting and attending many state education conferences each year.  It is an exciting opportunity to see our customers and educate teachers about the benefits of art fundraising programs.  We are looking forward to the upcoming shows this fall; maybe we’ll see you there!  To find out when your state’s conference is this year visit their website or you can find information on National Art Education Association’s website.

Link to: http://www.arteducators.org/news/state-regional-conferences

Why an Art Fundraiser?

As you begin to think about your fundraisers for the upcoming school year you could stick with the same old programs you have done in the past or you could consider a new idea that will make your students and families jump at the chance to buy! The list of reasons to do an art fundraiser could go on forever but here are a few of our favorites:

1. Students build self confidence when they see their artwork reproduced on products.
2. A welcome change from candy, wrapping paper and catalog sales.
3. Art is promoted throughout your school and with your families.
4. Products are one-of-a-kind keepsakes that your families will want to purchase.
5. Money raised can help support your art program.

Hopefully by now you’re sold on why an art fundraiser is best for you, but which company?  We love the comparison the folks at The Art of Education put together on their blog last month.  Check it out here.  Our focus is to provide an easy program for your school and provide your families with quality, one of a kind keepsakes that they will treasure. 

Link to: http://www.theartofed.com/2012/06/01/art-to-remember-vs-artsonia/