Fine Arts Resource Hub
One place for all your Fine Arts group management needs
Whether you’re a marching band, concert orchestra, theater troupe, dance team, drum line, or art club, we have the resources you need to keep your group organized.
Cheddar Up for Fine Arts
Cheddar Up was built to make group payment processing easy and intuitive. Start collecting in minutes — simply create a collection page and share the link. All payments and information are tracked automatically. No more data entry!
Elevating the Arts: Meet Ushma
Head of the Parent Guild & Fundraising Coordinator, Infinity Ballet Theater
When Ushma joined the board, she introduced Cheddar Up to simplify their processes. Having used it before, she knew it could consolidate payments and reporting into one user-friendly tool.
Getting Started
It’s quick and easy to get started on Cheddar Up!
1. Sign up
To register, create a free account on Cheddar Up.
2. Create Collection
Create online collection pages for fundraisers, classes, and performances (anything!).
3. Share with your group
Share your collection with your community—via email, text, or any communication channel.
4. Manage Funds
Track payments on the platform with easy reporting and withdraw funds directly to your group bank account
Getting Started
It’s quick and easy to get started on Cheddar Up!
Custom Forms, Sign Ups, and Waivers too!
We get it. Collecting money from your community requires much more than the swipe of a card. You need to collect information associated with your group payments, volunteer sign ups for events, and so much more. With Cheddar Up, you can seamlessly create custom forms to collect the information you need — including signatures!
Booster registration
Collect information with or without payment.
Studio registration
Spend time on formations, not money counting.
Volunteer sign ups
Beautiful signups
without the clutter.
Waivers
You’re covered with online waivers and easy exports.
Uniform orders
E-commerce tools to help you sell more.
Fundraising Central
Fundraising is a cornerstone activity for Fine Arts groups. Whether you’re raising money for new instruments, funding a stage production, or supporting a community art project, Cheddar Up simplifies the process. Our platform allows you to effortlessly create custom fundraising pages, collect donations, and track contributions, all in one place.
Fundraising Resources
Show Choir 101: How It Works and How to Start
Show choir is what happens when vocal performance gets the spotlight treatment.
5 Sharp Marching Band Fundraising Ideas
Five marching band fundraising ideas seen on Cheddar Up, a free fundraising software that collects, sorts and tracks…
Spirit wear fundraiser + FREE template
Get our top tips on running a successful spirit wear fundraiser and a FREE template to set up your own fundraiser.
Fundraising Smarter in Uncertain Times
When the economy wobbles, giving gets cautious. Across schools, nonprofits, and community groups, organizers…
Fundraising Tips: How to increase charity donations
Looking to learn how to increase donations to your charity? We give you five practical (and easy!) ways to help you start…
How to Boost Your Show with Dance Recital Program Ads
Raise funds to support your dancers with dance recital program ads. A fun way for businesses and relatives to show…
Level Up Your Fundraising with Sponsorship Form Templates
Sponsorships are crucial for any event. Explore sponsorship form templates and key how to’s when it comes…
Youth Art Programs Need Support — Here’s How to Get It
Five strategies — powered by Cheddar Up — that will help boost community support, increase fundraising, and make the arts more accessible for every child.
Fundraising Templates
Downloads
When it comes to music and fine arts fundraisers, Cheddar Up has the best seat in the concert hall. What can earn your group the most money? We ranked the Top 10 in order from highest-grossing average earnings from actual collections on our platform:
Registrations & Class Sign Ups
From art workshops and music lessons to theater auditions and dance camps, Fine Arts groups thrive on participation. Cheddar Up makes it simple to manage registrations and class sign-ups. Create custom forms, collect fees, and capture all necessary participant information in one streamlined process.
Registration Resources
Summer Dance Camp Planning Guide
Planning a summer dance camp takes effort, but with a clear timeline, it can feel like a well-choreographed routine.
Booster Club Membership Form
A booster club membership represents a formal connection between community members and the programs they support. Whether it’s parents, alumni, or local sponsors…
How to collect membership dues and fees online
Whether it’s for your booster club, theater troupe, or club…there are so many reasons to rethink how you collect membership dues and fees.
The Easiest Camp Registration Software for FREE!
From art workshops and music lessons to theater auditions and dance camps, Fine Arts groups thrive on participation…
Registration Templates
Uniforms & Apparel
Outfit your group with ease using Cheddar Up. Whether you’re coordinating uniforms for a marching band, costumes for a theater production, or branded apparel for an art club, our platform simplifies the ordering process. Customize your collection pages to include sizing options, variations, and payment methods, ensuring every member gets what they need.
Uniform & Apparel Resources
Create an Online Spiritwear Store in 4 Easy Steps
Create an online spiritwear store in 4 simple steps with an example to get you started! Custom receipts…
Nutcracker Merchandise and Ticket Sales
Cheddar Up makes it a breeze to handle all the moving parts, from ticket sales to organizing concessions…
Boost Your Team Spirit: Top Spirit Wear Ideas
Spirit wear stores are a great way to show support and raise funds. We’ve got the top spirit wear ideas for schools…
Uniform & Apparel Templates
Performances & Ticket Sales
Selling tickets for concerts, performances, exhibitions, or recitals is a breeze with Cheddar Up. Set up custom event pages, track sales, and manage attendees effortlessly. You can offer a seamless purchasing experience for your audience, ensuring maximum attendance and support for your events.
Performance Resources
Create event tickets with Cheddar Up
Cheddar Up’s game-changing ticketing feature is designed to give you full control over how you create event tickets…
How to Boost Your Show with Dance Recital Program Ads
Raise funds to support your dancers with dance recital program ads. A fun way for businesses and relatives to show…
Nutcracker Merchandise and Ticket Sales
Cheddar Up makes it a breeze to handle all the moving parts, from ticket sales to organizing concessions…
Performance Templates
Volunteer Management
Fine Arts events often rely on dedicated volunteers, and Cheddar Up makes managing them easier than ever. Whether you need ushers for a theater performance, helpers for an art exhibition, or stagehands for a concert, our platform allows you to create sign-up forms, schedule shifts, and communicate with your volunteers.
Volunteer Resources
Volunteer Sign Up Form + examples
When planning an event, ensuring volunteers are on the same page can make the difference. The key to success…
Potluck sign up sheet template + planning tips
Here’s how you can plan the ultimate potluck, using a potluck sign up sheet template to make it the…
Volunteer Templates
Travel & Tour Fees
Planning a tour or group trip for your Fine Arts organization? Cheddar Up helps orchestras, bands, theater groups, and dance troupes collect and manage travel fees with ease. Set up custom pages to collect payments, provide detailed trip information, and capture necessary travel documents.
Travel & Tour Resources
Group travel planning made easy with Cheddar Up
Here’s your ultimate guide to group travel planning, focusing on key aspects to ensure a smooth journey.
Group travel planning made easy with Cheddar Up
Here’s how to create an effective survey and how Cheddar Up can simplify the process.
Travel & Tour Templates
Group Gifts & Celebrations
Celebrate milestones and show appreciation with Cheddar Up for group gifts and celebrations. Whether you’re organizing a gift for a beloved director, planning an end-of-season party for your dance troupe, or celebrating a successful art exhibit, Cheddar Up allows you to collect contributions and manage RSVPs effortlessly.
Group Gift Resources
Band Banquet Ideas that Rock
Looking for band banquet ideas to make planning your celebration a success? We’ve got everything you need to ensure…
Volunteer Appreciation Week
Volunteers are the force behind countless initiatives. They give their time, energy, and heart…
Choir teacher gifts that sing
Celebrating a choir teacher is about recognizing their dedication, creativity, and the time they put into helping voices shine in harmony.
Dance Teacher Gifts
When it’s time to show appreciation, it’s worth finding that perfect gift that says “thank you” in a memorable way.
Band Director Gifts for the Maestro of Marching
From practical tools of the trade to personalized tokens of gratitude…
Group Gift Templates
Reporting & Fund Management
Efficient financial oversight is crucial for the success of any Fine Arts organization. Our platform allows you to generate detailed financial reports, track payments, and easily withdraw funds. With Cheddar Up, you can ensure transparency, accuracy, and accountability, enabling you to focus on what you do best – fostering creativity and excellence in the arts.
Reporting & Fund Resources
Cheddar Up Reporting Features
From account-wide custom reports to payer response reports, take a look at all the reporting Cheddar Up has to offer…
How to create a fundraising report card [+ free template]
Use Cheddar Up to create an easy-to-understand fundraising report card. Ideal for groups tracking profits, losses…
Reporting Templates
More resources
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Learning Sessions
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Knowledge Center
Learn how to create collections, manage payments, and become a Cheddar Up expert — all in one place.
Template Library
See how others are using Cheddar Up with our collection templates made specifically for fine arts groups.
Video Library
Watch these brief videos to discover the basics about Cheddar Up features.
Feature tutorials
Get step-by-step instructions on how to use each feature.
Testimonials
“Cheddar Up has been a game changer! It streamlined the payment process for families and has reduced unpaid fees by thousands of dollars.”
Nikki Weiss
Boswell Band Boosters
“The platform is so flexible. I can use it to collect for an event, a donation and even to set up an online store.”
Christina Hidek
Greenview Upper Elementary PTA
“I needed to collect the students’ contact info, t-shirt size, and a signed waiver. Parents provided all of this on the spot along with payment.”
Gloria Halfacre
Venice High School PTSA
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