Support Creativity

Thank you for helping us build a space where creativity and community thrive! Your donations directly impact our ability to offer accessible, high-quality art education and create a vibrant, inclusive space for all.
 

At Cultivate, we’re dedicated to creating a precise and sustainable environment for our artists and students. Your donations of specific, high-quality, and eco-friendly items can make a meaningful difference. Below is a detailed list of the exact supplies and resources we’re seeking to enhance our programs.

Here’s a detailed list of the items we’re seeking:

Art Supplies:

Paints: Acrylics, watercolors, and oils from brands like Golden, Liquitex, or Winsor & Newton.
Brushes: Synthetic and natural hair brushes in various sizes, including flat, round, and filbert shapes.
Drawing Tools: Prismacolor colored pencils, graphite pencils, charcoal sticks, and ink pens.
Paper and Canvas: Watercolor paper, sketch pads, bristol board, canvas boards, and stretched canvases of all sizes.
Printmaking Materials: Linoleum blocks, carving tools, Akua or Speedball inks, and brayers.
Mixed Media Supplies: Gel mediums, modeling paste, collage papers, and found objects.

Household Materials for Creative Reuse:

Cardboard: Clean, sturdy cardboard from boxes, rolls, or sheets—perfect for sculpture bases and art projects.
Yogurt Containers: Empty, clean containers with lids for mixing paints and organizing supplies.
Glass Jars: Jars with or without lids for storing art materials or creating mixed media pieces.
Plastic Containers: Clean, clear containers like those from takeout, ideal for sorting and storing supplies.
Fabric Scraps: Cotton, linen, or wool fabric pieces for textile art, dyeing, or collage work.
Magazines and Newspapers: For use in collage, mixed media, and printmaking projects.
Egg Cartons and Paper Towel Rolls: Useful for a variety of creative art projects and organizing materials.

 

Books and Educational Materials:

Art Technique,  Art Theory, Art History, and Books on Creativity or Making
Children’s Art Books
Magazines

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If you have items you'd like to donate, please contact us at hello@cultivategrandrapids.org to arrange a drop-off time.

 

We’re happy to discuss how your contributions can best support our mission!