Did you know that creating art helps children read better, score higher on tests, and perform better in math and science? Art in schools is so important! In Bisbee, the elementary and junior high schools have a visual arts program, but no funding for supplies. Thus, the Art Department relies on donations from individuals and organizations to keep a quality program.
During the Bisbee After 5 artwalk on January 14th between 3 and 8 pm, Heather Green Studios will be collecting items for the art department. Here are some easy ways to support Bisbee's K-8 artists without spending money!
Electronic Device Recycling
Did you receive a new cell phone or camera over the holidays and not sure what to do with the old one(s)? Have empty ink cartridges lying around? The Art Department recycles these and other items on the list below, receiving money for art supplies!
These electronic items do not have to be in working order. Just be sure to remove all personal information before donating! DVDs must have the original case. By donating old electronics, you have cleared clutter, help minimize landfill waste, and have supported the arts all in one fell swoop!
Clean Out Your Closets (or your offices, craft rooms, studios, garages, attics, etc.)
Is your New Year's Resolution to clear out the clutter, or at least to find the floor in the guest bedroom again? Before throwing out items, consider their art-project potential! Here is a list of items to get you started:
- Old Calendars
- scissors
- packing peanuts (s-shape)
- scrapbooking papers, wallpaper samples, wrapping paper, etc.
- the Sunday comics (in color)
- scrap wood pieces
- wire
- glue sticks
- Sharpies
- aluminum foil
- pencils, erasers (large)
- nuts, bolts, springs, odds and ends
- fabric, ribbon, buttons, beads
- craft supplies (ex: googley eyes, pipe cleaners, feathers, etc.)
- colored pencils and markers
- hand tools
- paint (all kinds)
- matboard, posterboard, foamcore, etc.
- old (but functioning) clothing iron, blenders, electric skillets, double boilers
Purchase Supplies on Art Room Aid
Perhaps you are free of all clutter and extraneous electronic devices and crafting materials, or you live far away but would still like to help. You can purchase art materials from Blick Art materials via Art Room Aid! It is set up like a wedding or baby registry, where specific items are linked for purchase online! You can purchase items outright, or donate money towards items (like a gift card) for the teacher to choose! The lists are for general supplies, some with specific projects in mind. All supplies will be sent to the schools directly. Links to the supply lists are below:
Greenway Elementary School
Lowell Junior High School
Feel free to contact Heather Wiechert, the art teacher, at hwiechert@busd.k12.az.us if you have any questions.
