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.

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, clean bottle caps (plastic or metal), hot glue sticks, stained glass supplies

Fibers

thread, knitting + crochet tools, sewing needles, buttons, fabric (scraps accepted if bagged separately), elastic, zippers, leather, pins, lace, hemp, embroidery floss, rotary cutters, scissors, stencils, yarn, patterns, transfers, knitting + sewing baskets and cases, rulers, clean and solid color t-shirts or totes

Stationery

watercolor paper, craft paper, scrap booking paper, wallpaper (samples), sketchbooks, notebooks, stationery, envelopes, sticky notes, glue, tape, memo books, cards, stamps, stickers\

Books

art- and craft- related books, coloring books, sewing books, vintage books + maps, collage materials, craft magazines, handmade books and zines

Other Items We Accept

pottery glazes, enamel pins, patches, junk jewelry, clean plastic reusable shopping bags

Items that we are not accepting:

◦ Fake flowers and plants

◦ Sewing Machines in any condition

◦ Anything holiday related

◦ Home linens, towels, sheets, curtains

◦ Anything toxic, combustible or hazardous (e.g. spray paints & aerosols)

◦ Electronics and appliances

◦ House paint