Get involved!
Canaan Kids’ Artspace is looking for volunteers and donated supplies to fuel our creative programs for kids. Join us in fostering imagination and eco-friendly art by donating or signing up to volunteer today!
Accepted Donations
We love turning discarded and recyclable materials into beautiful art!
All items must be clean and dry.
No sharp objects, toxic materials, or items with mold/mildew
No latex gloves/balloons
Drop off donations at:
Douglas Library - 108 Main Street, North Canaan, CT 06018
Berkshire Food Coop - 34 Bridge St, Great Barrington, MA 01230
Here’s a list of items we happily accept:
Recyclable/Upcyclable Materials
Clean plastic bottles and containers (e.g., water bottles, yogurt tubs, milk jugs)
Plastic bottle caps
Plastic lids (e.g., from coffee cups, jars, or food containers)
Clean glass jars and bottles (with or without lids)
Clean tin cans (no sharp edges)
Paper towel and toilet paper rolls
Small cardboard boxes (shoe boxes, cereal boxes)
Bubble wrap and clean packing materials
Used wrapping paper, tissue paper, and gift bags
Egg cartons (cardboard or plastic)
Magazines, newspapers, and colorful paper
Buttons, beads, and broken jewelry
Chicken wire, moldable fencing
Fishing line/twine
Bouncy balls, tennis balls
Metal forks/spoons (bendable)
Fishing lures - NO hooks
Cooling racks/baking sheets
Crafting Basics
Glue sticks and liquid glue
Washable paint and paintbrushes
Markers
Child-safe scissors
Tape (masking, duct, painters and clear)
Stickers, stencils, and stamps
Gems,sequins, Googly eyes
Popsicle sticks and clothespins
Window markers
Pipe cleaners
Q-tips
Pliers
Miscellaneous Materials
Old greeting cards
Puzzle pieces, game pieces, or cards from incomplete sets
Shells, pinecones, and other natural items
Clean and dry coffee filters
Button down shirts for smocks
Coconut oil
Baking soda
Cutting boards
Drop cloth/tarps/old shower curtains