From now through December 7, 2024 , we’re running a special raffle to support teacher and volunteers who want to bring Touchstones discussions to learners of all ages!

All proceeds from this raffle help us provide educators and volunteers with discounted or free access to training, coaching, and classroom content so they can engage more learners of all ages and backgrounds in Touchstones discussions.

This original work by Elliott Zuckerman was painted in 1998. It is an oil on canvas painting with charcoal line measuring 24″x36″ and is offered unframed. Shipping costs are assumed by the winner, though Touchstones staff will do our best to provide personal delivery to addresses within driving distance of our offices.

Each ticket is $25, with a special offer of 5 tickets for $100. There is no limit to the number of tickets you may purchase. The winning ticket number will be announced live at our Teacher of the Year Celebration event on December 7 at 4:00 PM ET and through social media and email the following day. NOTE: Raffle ticket sales will close at 3:00 PM ET on December 7, 2024.

ABOUT THE ARTIST: Touchstones celebrates the life and work of Dr. Elliott Zuckerman. Elliott was a painter, pianist, poet, scholar, and a tutor (professor) at St. John’s College. He was also a long-time friend to Touchstones. When he passed away in 2019, he left 180+ of his original paintings to Touchstones. It was his wish that we sell his work to support our mission in education: to foster critical thinking and collaborative leadership among learners of all ages and backgrounds through inclusive discussion-based programs.