Alexigail Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 My son is 8 and loves to draw. He recently had an idea that he could sell his drawings and give some of the money to the Humane Society (25%). He also has ASD and doesn't understand social nuance. He assumes that everyone will want to pay top dollar for his drawings. He wants me to set up a facebook page to sell his drawings and has spent the last two days drawing and talking about his project. On one hand, I love his enthusiasm, especially since some of this is to help animals. (has already taken up a collection for the Humane Society that he often asks people to donate their change to.) On the other hand, I'm concerned about how this will come across. These are made with love but not super high quality by any means. I would hate to do this and have people make ugly comments. I also don't want people to think we're running some kind of scam. What are your thoughts about this idea? I welcome honest opinions about making this work or an alternate plan. By the way, this idea came because my sister offered him $20 for one of his drawings and posted it to Facebook. Her friends responded enthusiastically that they would also pay for one of his drawings. This was obviously a sweet gesture, but my son has run away with the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AimeeM Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Boy, do I feel you. My 5 year old (autism, too) loves to draw -- but ONLY aliens and similar, lol. He would love to do something like this, but (like you) I worry about the actual logistics and how it would come across. Mostly, I'm worried about people being ugly with him :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I would try to turn the drawings into a calendar or something like that. I'd make it clear that this was to support the Humane Society. I'd also try to get someone at the Humane Society to somehow endorse the project so people can be reassured that it was legit. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 What about if you put his art on an Etsy page? I wouldn't think people would leave nasty comments there, mercy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I would try to turn the drawings into a calendar or something like that. I'd make it clear that this was to support the Humane Society. I'd also try to get someone at the Humane Society to somehow endorse the project so people can be reassured that it was legit. That's a slick idea! Then it has a culminating point and a natural end too. :) He sounds like he has a real entrepreunerial bent! That's not all bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 How about making a couple into greeting cards? You could package up sets of 5 and sell them as a bundle. Well packaged they might do well at a farmer's market. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexigail Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Oh wow, so many good ideas already! I had thought about the Farmer's Market or something similar. I think cards or a calendar would be great, especially since a lot of his stuff is Christmas themed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) How about making a couple into greeting cards? You could package up sets of 5 and sell them as a bundle. Well packaged they might do well at a farmer's market.I was going to suggest greeting cards. If you offer a price point at $5 or less, people can impulse buy, either for themselves or as future gifts. A local pet store might be willing to have them available at a check out counter. ETA For myself, I will often want to support something local, as long as price is very reasonable. Notice I said price, not value. Whether the package has 10 cards or 5 cards or fewer is not important. Info about the artist and the charity means I can give them as a meaningful gift. Edited August 8, 2017 by Alessandra 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 The notecards are a fantastic idea! You can package them in a cello bag (check the dollar store) with a card (Vista Print usually has free deals) with info about your son and the charity. Shops may not display them unless you're a legit 501c3 because they have to 1099 vendors and keep everything kosher for their tax purposes. (Mentioning that because it's not the shop being mean to a kid! :) ) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 I think people would be supportive of a child. My concern would be the effect on my child if the support dries up as he ages. If it's a fleeting thing that can just be for fun it's different than if it will be seen as something that will only get bigger and better and more profitable, kwim? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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