Top Tips to Boost Participation in Your Art to Remember Program
When art educators team up with an art fundraiser partner, they obviously want their efforts to pay off! It’s about securing funds for new classroom resources and projects—but you also want the experience to be rewarding for everyone involved. When you come to Art to Remember, we make it easy to run a program that’s […]
From Fridge to Forever: Saving Your Child’s Artwork
If you’re a parent, you’ve probably developed a routine with your child’s artwork, where when they hand you a new piece of artwork, it goes straight to the fridge or a growing stack on the counter. You’re proud of their work, but it keeps piling up. There’s a real challenge of figuring out how to […]
Why Art Education is More Important Than Ever in 2026
In a world where students are facing more academic pressure than ever before, it’s important that we look at the educational landscape as a whole. For us, the art room is indispensable. It remains one of the few spaces where students can slow down, think creatively, and express themselves in meaningful ways. We have to […]
How Supporting Your Child’s Art Helps Their School Thrive
As a parent, when your child brings home a piece of artwork, you can see that it’s more than just paper and paint. You’re getting a unique glimpse into how they think and see the world. With every day bringing new growth, being able to capture these moments and appreciate your child’s perspective is priceless. […]
School Supply Donations: How to Support Art Education Through Giving
Many schools are on tight budgets. For that reason, school supply donations are a lifeline—especially in the art room. Parents and community members are often asked to step in with supplies of paper, crayons, glue, and other basics to keep the classrooms up and running. While these donations are helpful, art teachers still face challenges. […]
The Role of Art in Early Childhood Education
Art plays a vital role in the development of young children. What’s happening when kids create is more than just painting or coloring. They’re learning to think strategically and express their emotions in unique ways. Even from the moment of being able to hold a crayon, they can start to explore making their own mark […]
Art to Remember Case Study: Elementary School Fundraising Outside of Columbus, Ohio
When a school’s art fundraiser succeeds, the impact goes far beyond the numbers. Students and families benefit alongside the art program’s budget. At Ridgewood Elementary in Hilliard, Ohio, a first-year art teacher partnered with Art to Remember and achieved extraordinary results—more than tripling participation from 2024 into 2025. The right support, strong communication, and student […]
The Connection Between Art and Child Development
Parents are always looking for ways to help their children grow into confident, well-rounded individuals. While activities like sports or academic enrichment often take the spotlight, art is just as essential to healthy development. Whether your child is finger painting at the kitchen table or working on a more structured project at school, these creative […]
Art to Remember: Turning Kids’ Art into Lasting Memories (and Successful Fundraisers)
Lisa Cron is a teaching veteran, student inspiration, and twenty-five-year patron of the Art to Remember program. Art to Remember provides a unique fundraising solution that transforms children’s artwork into cherished keepsakes while simultaneously raising funds for schools and organizations. Lisa has no trouble calling to mind the myriad of Art to Remember projects her […]