We appreciate you thinking of us and donating some wonderful “junk” that often turns into a fabulous piece of art!

We have listed some items below that we can use — and really appreciate — and some things we are unable to accept. If you are thinking about making a donation, please check the list below or call to see if it’s something we can take.



Supplies and equipment we currently need
Flat files
Digital video cameras/camcorders
Electric potter's wheel

What we take


Nontoxic paints and inks

Brushes

Canvas
Frames that are sturdy and in good shape

Heavyweight paper
Matte board
String, yarn, and large fabric scraps
Windows with wood frames that are in good shape
Plywood in good shape (layers intact, not warped)

Fiberboard and press board
Foam core

Wood pieces (trim ends longer than 8”)

Assorted tiles (no more than one box of the same color)
Heavyweight wallpaper
Adhesive vinyl sheets

Baby food jars with lids
Healthy snacks (wrapped and sealed) for studio artists
Mac computers and compatible peripherals that are less than three years old (G5s only, please!)

We also welcome certain donations of service and performance. We are especially excited to find musicians to play at our opening receptions.



What we don’t take
House paint of any type

Toxic materials of any kind, including paints
Styrofoam packing materials
Tires
Hangers

Magazines

Greeting cards



If you would like to make an in-kind donation, please contact us.

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