Contribute

Bring artworthy items any time we are OPEN.  DO NOT leave anything if we are closed. Check the top of this site or on social media to verify before making the trip.  

Click here  for a ONE PAGE list that you could print.   

DONATE: Traditional art supplies, innovative art supplies, artist tools and equipment, art books, picture frames, and vintage art and supplies.  

DON'T DONATE: Ask yourself these questions:  Is it clean? Is it smelly or moldy, or has it been stored outside?  Is it safe?  Does it contain toxic materials or have sharp edges? Would it be more appropriate for another thrift or reuse outlet (e.g. clothing, furniture, building materials). Is it a personal care or used medical item? Is it culturally or racially insensitive? 

If you still are unsure, please email artresourcenter@gmail.com. 

WISH LIST

TRADITIONAL ART SUPPLIES

Paints, pastels, chalk, watercolors, colored pencils, charcoal, crayons,

stickers, stamps, stencils, glue, sewing notions, jewelry supplies, embroidery floss, beads, matt board, foam core, paper, board, canvas, fabric, leather, yarn, thread, trims, lace, ribbons, buttons, ink, journals 

ARTIST TOOLS & EQUIPMENT

Brushes, scissors, staplers, hole punches, needles, rulers, T-squares, tools, cameras, easels, sewing machines, working serger, potters wheels, clay equipment, looms

OTHER ART RELATED

Art books, art and craft magazines from the last 2 years, National Geographic magazines, Smithsonian magazines, frames, vintage art supplies

INNOVATIVE ART SUPPLIES

Broken jewelry, clean kitchen recyclables, cardboard tubes, envelopes, shells, tiles, clean nail free wood, maps, shoe boxes, cigar boxes, musical instruments, flat styrofoam, prescription bottles without labels, clear and label free containers with lids (plastic or glass)

NOT EVER ACCEPTING

THINGS THAT DON'T EVER GET TAKEN AWAY

Cassettes & VHS tapes, clothing or pieces of clothing, unfinished items of any kind, curriculum, 3 ring binders, stuffed animals, art materials without labels, computer ink or toner, electronics, household goods, healthcare items, containers (unless clean, clear, with lids and without labels)

WE JUST DON'T HAVE THE ROOM

Dimensional styrofoam from packing in boxes, appliances, furniture, holiday related decorations, art and craft magazines older than 2 years

BAD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT OR UNSAFE

Toxic or hazardous materials, glitter, sheet glass without frames, candles, essential oils or bottles, plastic bags, delivery food containers

REALLY?? DO WE NEED TO SAY THIS?

Dirty items, items smelling of smoke, items stored outside (critters), broken bins and tubs, broken storage containers, dried or no longer useable paint or glue or ....

If you are interested in being a volunteer at The ARC and over 16 years old, just stop by when we are open.  You can donate a couple of hours or come regularly.  If you are interested in setting up a community volunteer experience, contact artresourcenter@gmail.com  

We are totally run by volunteers and your contribution of time and effort is appreciated. Here's our Volunteer Guidelines.

The ARC is open to ongoing commercial partnerships with community businesses.  

Interested in donating artworthy surplus? Contact: artresourcenter@gmail.com

Interested in sponsorship? Contact: artresourcenter@gmail.com