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Art Club Fundraising Ideas That Are Actually Fun (and Actually Work!) (Ep. 5)

Fundraising doesn’t have to be dry, boring, or uncomfortable. Here’s proof that it can be fun and profitable!

In the fifth episode of Art Club Unlocked, K-8 art teacher Jessica Stuver and secondary art teacher John Szablewski share a full toolkit of creative, low-stress fundraising ideas that get students excited and the community involved. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to host a paint party to fund your program, fill a community need, and appreciate volunteers
  • A low-cost, high-profit artmaking project that boosts school spirit
  • How students can take on commissions to get real-world experience
  • About kindness cards, art kits, restaurant nights, and illustrating stories
  • The importance of advocating for your stipend and showing your administration the value you bring

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lindsey McGinnis

Lindsey McGinnis is AOE’s Media Content Manager and a former high school art educator. She is passionate about equipping art teachers to be successful in their classrooms and firmly believes that art is the best place for students to explore and process the challenging topics and concepts around them.

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