Items we accept

Fine Art Materials

• Acrylic, watercolor, tempera, and gouache paint

• Paintbrushes and paint palettes

• Drawing pencils, colored pencils, crayons, oil pastels, and chalk pastels

• Paint sticks, bingo daubers, and gel pens

• Markers - thin, thick, permanent, paint markers, all the kinds!

• Canvases and canvas panels

• Mat board, foam board, and foamcore

• Printmaking supplies, carving tools, blocks, and brayers

Fibers

• Large fabric pieces or even scraps

• Yarn, embroidery floss, thread, and spools

• Ribbon, lace, trim, and decorative fabric pieces

• Buttons, zippers, pins, needles, and other sewing notions

• Knitting needles, crochet hooks, and sewing patterns

• Leather pieces and other interesting textiles

Paper, Books & Creative Media

• Scrapbook paper, cardstock, and specialty papers

• Envelopes, stationery, and greeting cards

• Wrapping paper and tissue paper

• Vintage photographs, postcards, maps, and other paper memorabilia

• Old posters, slides, records, and other interesting media

Jewelry, Beads & Small Treasures

• Beads, charms, and jewelry-making supplies

• New, vintage, or broken jewelry that can be repurposed

• Keys, small metal pieces, and interesting hardware

• Buttons, bottle caps, can tabs, and metal lids

• Small tins and cigar boxes

General Crafting & Decorative Supplies

• Liquid glue, glue sticks, glue guns, and craft adhesives

• Scissors - Various sizes and types

• Rotary cutters and paper cutters

• Glitter, stickers, stamps, and ink pads

• Stencils, craft tape, and scrapbooking embellishments

• Pipe cleaners, feathers, felt, and decorative materials

• Craft kits and other DIY projects

• Crafting tools - hole punches, exacto knives, pliers, and wire cutters

Wood, Nature & Three-Dimensional Materials

• Small wood pieces, wood rounds, and dowels

• Popsicle sticks and toothpicks

• Baskets and other natural woven materials

• Pinecones, seashells, and other natural objects

• Silk and artificial flowers

• Corks and other interesting reusable materials

• Clean plant pots

Unusual and Reusable Creative Materials

• Game pieces and small miscellaneous objects for assemblage projects

• Film canisters and other interesting vessels

• Ceramic tiles and other items for mosaics

• Jars with lids, jars without lids, or just lids

• Miscellaneous tools and equipment that may be useful for art projects

Not sure if something would be useful? Feel free to contact us before bringing it in. We're always happy to consider unique materials, but our storage space and current studio needs sometimes limit what we can accept.

Items we don’t need

• Packaging & Miscellaneous Recyclables: Anything unwashed, with stains, or food residue

• Household Goods: Furniture, appliances, clothing, bedding, kitchenware, mirrors, curtains, and home decorations.

• Damaged or Unusable Materials: Dried-out containers of paint, markers, glue, expired supplies

• Electronics & Non-Art Media: Computers and general electronics

• Hazardous & Unrelated Items: Toxic materials, tires, sports equipment, and items that don't serve an art or creative purpose.

Donation Condition Requirements: We cannot accept items that have been exposed to smoke, mold, or pests. All donations must be clean, dry, and free of unpleasant odors.