Thanks to everyone who donated their art and craft supplies at one of the 12 drop off locations we partnered with, we were able to collect enough supplies donations to make 350 art kits. The kits are being distributed all over the city by 9 peer activist groups. And a huge thank you to the 40 attendees who gave their time and effort to help make this event possible. We also have 4 free store collaborators that you can still drop off and shop from, check out the map.
We’re collecting art supplies in good condition to distribute to people who don’t have easy access to the supplies and tools they need to experiment, to play and simply create something. We believe everybody has the right to engage in the life-giving practice of making art. Read on for more on what we’ll accept, where to bring your contribution and how to get further involved. If you’re an individual that would like to receive art supplies and/or if you’d like to distribute art kits or specific supplies with your mutual aid project, please reach out to info@mututalaidla.com
We’re accepting new or gently used art supplies in good condition:
- Paintbrushes, paint, canvases
- Fiber arts materials, thread, beads
- Sketchbooks, notebooks, and coloring books for adults
- Glue, pencils, markers, tape
- Most other art supplies
We can’t accept:
- Damaged items
- Clothing/household items
- Anything that isn’t art supplies 🙂
Map of Free Store Collaborators
Open Art Supply 🎪 Free Store & Drop Off Locations
Ways to support:
- COLLECT art and craft supplies from your friends and neighbors and drop off at one of our partner independent, creative spaces.
- SHARE the Open Art Supply posts with your friends, family, and neighbors.
- DONATE to help us purchase harder-to-get items by sending a Venmo to @fortheunderdog with the crayon emoji or use the Wishlist as inspiration to purchase from your favorite art supply store.
- SIGN UP to stay in the loop about Open Art Supply kit-making events and workshops.
- CHECK OUT the Open Art Supply toolkit for more ideas.
- CONTACT US by emailing info@mutualaidla.org or sending us a DM on Instagram.
Where to drop off:
Free Stores: Drop off and Shop
- All Power Books
4874 W Adams Blvd, West Adams, CA 90016
@allpowerbooks
Hours: Wed to Fri, and Sun 2-7 pm Sat 12-7 pm, Closed Mon and Tues - Midnight Books
7201 Greenleaf Ave Suite D, Whittier, CA 90602
@midnightbooksla
Hours: Wed to Fri 2-7pm Sat 11am-7pm Sun 11am-5pm, Closed Monday and Tuesday - Project Q
4709 Fountain Ave, East Hollywood, CA 90029
@project_q_
Hours: Mon 11am-5pm Tues, Wed, Thurs 11am-8pm Fri and Sat 9am-6pm, Closed Sun - Little Lennox Library
10915 S Truro Ave., Lennox CA 90304
@lennox90304fridge
In the decommissioned newspaper vending machine
Hours: 24/7
A big THANK YOU to our participating drop off locations who hosted boxes for the July event!
Scoops Torrance, Remainders, Freestyle Photo LA, DMST Atelier, Crush + Touch Art Supply, Art Space HP, Blue Rooster Art Supplies, Leanna Lin’s Wonderland, Fab Lab at the Altadena Library, 18th St Arts Center, Geeky Teas & Games, Studious Coworking Space
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