
Donations
Alton Art Revival exists because of the generosity of our neighbors and friends.
Each donated art supply brings new opportunities for learning, creating, and sharing art together. We accept new and gently used art supplies.
Each person who donates will receive 10% off their purchase.
Items that we accept:
Art + Craft
pencils, colored pencils, markers, paint pens, drawing pens, erasers, sharpeners, acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, clean canvases, pastels, charcoal, usable crafting clay, ink and ink pads, printmaking tools, calligraphy tools, hand tools, scissors, cutting mats, charms, beads + jewelry making supplies, art storage containers, cigar boxes, napkins with designs, glass or tile for mosaics, hot glue sticks, stained glass supplies
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Fiber Art
thread, knitting + crochet tools, sewing needles, buttons, fabric (scraps accepted if bagged separately), elastic, zippers, leather, faux leather, pins, lace, hemp, embroidery floss, rotary cutters, scissors, stencils, yarn, patterns, transfers, knitting + sewing baskets and cases, rulers, totes
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Stationery
watercolor paper, craft paper, scrap booking paper, sketchbooks, notebooks, stationery, envelopes, sticky notes, glue, tape, memo books, cards, stamps, stickers
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Books
art- and craft- related books, coloring books, sewing books, vintage books + maps, collage materials, craft magazines, handmade books and zines
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Other Items We Accept
pottery glazes, enamel pins, patches, junk jewelry, clean plastic reusable shopping bags with no holes
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Items that we are not accepting:
â—¦ Fake flowers and plants
â—¦ Sewing Machines in any condition
â—¦ Anything holiday related
â—¦ Home linens, towels, sheets, curtains
â—¦ Anything toxic, combustible or hazardous (e.g. spray paints & aerosols)
â—¦ Electronics and appliances
â—¦ House paint
â—¦ Medical supplies
â—¦ Medicine Bottles
â—¦ Paper towel or toilet paper rolls
â—¦ Anything broken or needing repair
â—¦ Binders or large office supplies
â—¦ Anything that requires more than one person to carry
â—¦ Anything that has been stored with mothballs or that has been stored outdoors (mouse droppings, stinkbugs, spiders, etc).
â—¦ We only accept items from smoke-free homes. Thanks for understanding.