Brooklyn Creative Reuse is dedicated to fostering creativity and sustainability through collaboration and community building. We aim to empower locals, artists, and local businesses to create and innovate while promoting arts education and recycling in the arts and culture industry.

make a donation

Have unused art supplies, fabric, or crafting materials taking up space? Your donation to our creative reuse center can make a big impact! By giving materials a second life, you help divert waste from landfills while supporting a vibrant community of artists, educators, and creators

what can
you donate?

We accept a wide variety of items—paints, yarn, fabric, beads, paper, tools, and more—that can be repurposed into new works of art. Your contributions will fuel creativity, provide affordable supplies to others, and promote sustainability through reuse

  • All types of paint, colored pencils, oil pastels, brushes, spray paint, paint sets, pencils

  • All yarn types, ribbon, embroidery thread, rope, thread, crochet hooks, knitting needs

  • Fabric, fabric scraps, needles, sewing machine parts, bobbins, thread, buttons

  • Jewelry supplies, beads, glass, stained glass supplies, clay, resin, craft kits

  • Sketch books, paper, notebooks, construction paper, envelopes, scrapbooking materials, canvas

  • Tape, scissors, school supplies, glue, pens, permanent markers, popsicle sticks, rulers

Together, we can build a culture of resourcefulness & artistic innovation. Donate today and be part of a movement that inspires creativity while protecting our environment!