School Spirit Fundraisers: Combining Creativity with Community Support

Looking for a way to boost school spirit, nurture student creativity, and rally your community around a good cause? A school spirit fundraiser through Art to Remember is more than just a way to raise money—it’s a meaningful opportunity to celebrate your students and the power of art, as well as your school’s identity.

Instead of selling cookie dough or trash bags, why not showcase your students’ talents? With the right art projects and outreach, your fundraiser can spark enthusiasm in the classroom and across the community.

Celebrate Your School Mascot with a Creative Twist

One fun way to tie your fundraiser to school spirit is to tap into your school mascot. But instead of simply drawing the animal, you can invite students to take a more imaginative approach through the Unreal Animal lesson inspired by Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak.

Start by introducing Ashevak’s story and her distinct printmaking style. Then, challenge students to reimagine your school’s animal mascot. Whether it’s a tiger, owl, or bulldog, they can adapt certain features through their own lens of imagination, feelings, and symbolism. What colors, patterns, or features would their version of the mascot have? Could it have wings, a crown, or an extra tail?

By creating a print of their unreal animal, students get to engage with cultural art history while also connecting emotionally with their school’s identity. These imaginative mascots make for unforgettable keepsakes that families will treasure because they’re infused with student creativity and school pride. They look great on T-shirts and coffee mugs!

Show Your Place in the School with Self-Concept Water Bottles

Another school spirit art idea is the Self-Concept Water Bottle project. This activity helps students reflect on how they see themselves in the context of their school community.

Students design a water bottle illustration and decorate it with stickers—either real or drawn—that represent their values, interests, and role at school. Do they see themselves as a team leader? A budding scientist? Someone who spreads kindness? The project weaves together personal identity with school pride, making each water bottle a meaningful piece of art.

These self-concept designs can then be turned into real products through the Art to Remember fundraiser, from keychains and notecards. It’s a creative way for students to celebrate what makes them and their school unique.

Turn School Spirit into Support for Any Cause

Fundraisers like these are a great way to support your school’s art program, but they don’t have to stop there. Maybe your school is looking to raise money for a local nonprofit or a special event. Art to Remember fundraisers are flexible and can be tailored to fit any cause.

The process is easy—no money upfront, no website-building required. Students create the art, families order personalized keepsakes online, and your school receives a portion of every purchase. Whether you’re celebrating your mascot or supporting a larger mission, school spirit fundraisers through Art to Remember are a meaningful way to bring creativity and community together. It’s all thanks to the power of art!