history

In 2000, Martha and Andrew Reid risked virtually everything to realize an American dream: owning and operating a successful business. Martha’s passion for visual arts and education, coupled with Andrew’s wealth of business operations experience, made a perfect match for success. S1A jumped from concept to reality, and the journey began. Andrew and Martha created a culture based on commitment to excellence, customer focus, recognition of employees as a critical assets, and hard work. The culture and traditions Martha and Andrew installed remain as integral components of the company today.

A decade later, and with the introduction of owner’s children, Travis and Jane Reid, to the organization’s leadership team, the company is positioned to take its success to new levels while protecting the core of what Square 1 Art is about: a nationwide leader in art fundraising.

mission

S1A’s primary responsibility is to the students, teachers, parents and volunteers who use our products and services to increase the educational funding vital to enhancing the student educational experience. As a privately held family business, we strive to produce superior products and to provide prompt, accurate, quality service. Guided by core principles founded on hard work, authenticity and value, our efforts center upon dedication to our customers, the visual arts, an empowered workforce, passion for education, and well-earned profit distributed to our owners and the human capital assets who make the S1A journey possible.

art advocacy

Did you know that according to the Americans for the Arts, kids who are involved in the arts are:
	4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. 3 times more likely to be elected to class office within their schools. 4 times more likely to participate in a math and science fair. 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance.
Art creation promotes problem solving skills, self-esteem, and thinking outside the box. Running an art fundraiser is a great way to incorporate art into the academic curriculum through interdisciplinary and multi-cultural studies. Square 1 Art is a proud supporter of the National Art Education Association.