Most of our Celebrity Creators welcome students’ comments via their social media accounts. Be sure to tune into each day’s video event to share your comments, images, and more — you just might get a special shout out!

In the Content and Resources area on this website, you’ll discover all kinds of materials to use in the classroom and home that infuse creativity across multiple topics and subject areas. From videos featuring our Celebrity Creators to downloadable Thinking Sheets, posters to print and easy activity starters, you’ll find it all—available all year long!

What was the Crayola Dream Makers program?

In 1984, Crayola launched the Dream Makers program, a nationwide initiative recognizing the critical role of art and creativity in children's development. For decades, this program empowered art and classroom teachers to provide hands-on art experiences for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Through the program's success, Crayola became caretaker to one of the world's largest children's art collections.

Who owns the Dream Makers artwork?

Crayola owns all Dream Makers artwork following the closure of the program in 2013. Ownership was transferred from the artists after receiving parental consent to archive and maintain the pieces.

Do you display or return the artwork?

The artwork was not returned, but we take pride in displaying it. Selected pieces are showcased in Crayola's corporate offices, various local and global venues, and have also been displayed at the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. Additionally, artwork has been donated to children's hospitals and art education advocates across the nation.

What's new with the Dream Makers artwork in 2024?

Crayola is working to reconnect Dream-Maker's artworks, currently archived at our facility in Easton, Pennsylvania, to their original creators. Learn more about our Campaign for Creativity.

Primary Colors: Primary colors are the foundation for creating other colors. They cannot be created by mixing other colors together. The primary colors are:

• red
• blue
• yellow

Secondary Colors: Secondary colors are created by mixing two primary colors.

• red + yellow = orange
• yellow + blue = green
• blue + red = violet

Tertiary Colors: Tertiary colors are created by mixing primary colors and adjacent secondary colors on the color wheel.

• red + orange = red orange
• green + yellow = yellow green
• blue + violet = blue violet

Need a visual? Learn more about blending and mixing colors on Crayola's color theory page.

Have questions? Call or text us at 1-800-272-9652 weekdays between 9 AM and 4 PM Eastern Time. Text charges may apply. If you would prefer to send us an email, please visit our Support Page.

Throughout Crayola's history, several crayon colors have been retired, marking significant moments in the evolution of our vibrant palette.

1990
For the first time in Crayola history, eight colors were retired and placed in the Crayola Hall of Fame: blue gray, green blue, lemon yellow, maize, orange red, orange yellow, raw umber, and violet blue. Eight new colors were added: cerulean, dandelion, fuchsia, jungle green, royal purple, teal blue, vivid tangerine, and wild strawberry.

2003
Celebrating a century of bringing color to the world, Crayola introduced four new colors named by Crayola fans! To make room for the new hues, we bid farewell to blizzard blue, magic mint, mulberry, and teal blue. The four new colors that were introduced are: inchworm, jazzberry jam, mango tango, and wild blue yonder. Kudos to our hue heroes - the consumers who voted in the "Save the Shade" campaign, ensuring burnt sienna stayed in the pack.

2017
To mark National Crayon Day on March 31st, we announced Dandelion was leaving the pack. To honor this iconic color, we sent Dandelion on a retirement tour to his favorite places. His replacement, Bluetiful, was announced on May 5, 2017.

Looking for more historical facts about our colorful company? We've got them on the Crayola History page!