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 our Hillcrest Studios. 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 Angela Russell, Operations Manager at angela@artreachsandiego.org for all inquiries regarding material donations.