Need to clean out your garage? Moving to a new art studio? Or just want to see what materials we utilize the most? We want your stuff! We welcome donations of clean, up-cycled or brand new materials to support our visual arts education programs at schools, community sites, and at Studio HQ. Here are some items that will make the biggest impact:
General
- Vacuum
- Hand vac
- Swiffer refills
- Lysol wipes
- Computer paper
- Any art paper
- Scissors
- Any type of tape
- Laundry hamper
Mural Program
- Painters tape (all kinds: blue, orange, or green)
- Sharpies
- Paint brushes
- Paint rollers (covers and handle frames)
- Paint trays (all sizes)
- Rolls of large paper to cover floors and tables – butcher paper, red rosin paper
- Baby wipes
- Disposable gloves (all sizes)
- Step stools
Community & Residency Programs
- Bubble wrap
- Cereal boxes
- Tabletop printing press
- Block printing press
- Small electric kiln (for glass or ceramics)
- Plain textured yarn
- Yarn winders
- Yarn storage
- Wall-mounted rack for paper or fabric rolls
- Sewing machines
- Blenders
- Large stock pots
- Electric tabletop cooker
- Toaster oven
- Plexiglass sheets
Drop-Off Information
Drop off location:
ArtReach // 1065 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
Drop off hours (walk-ins are welcome!):
Email us to schedule a day/time to drop off your materials, or stop in anytime Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm and Saturday from 9am-1pm.
*Before drop-off, please sort and pack your items in bags or containers to make it easier on our team to receive them.
Reach Out
- Want to make sure we can use your materials? Feel free to email us photos and details beforehand!
- Need a receipt? Email us to request an in-kind donation receipt. Donation receipts will also be available at drop off. Contributions are deductible for income tax purposes to the extent allowable by law. Valuation of in-kind gifts is the responsibility of the donor.
- Have additional questions about supply donations? Contact Anna Laroque, Advancement Manager at anna@artreachsandiego.org for all inquiries regarding material donations.