Organizational updates:
January 2024 marks our fourth month as a startup nonprofit creative reuse center and we are excited about the year ahead! Here are a couple updates on our progress:
- We had our first official board meeting at the end of December 2023, where we adopted our bylaws and elected officers. Learn more about who is involved with Utica Creative Reuse on our About Us page!
- We were able to apply with the IRS for 501(c)(3) status, and our application is pending! We want to get this designation because it:
- will ensure that all donations made to our organization are tax-deductible,
- will allow us to apply for grants and other opportunities that we wouldn’t otherwise have access to
- is needed to open our art supply thrift store!
Learn more about our mission here. Creative reuse centers are part of a circular economy that reduces waste and helps protect the environment by conserving resources! Check out our growing list of creative reuse centers in the U.S.
Registration is Open for February Workshops!
We have two free weaving workshops scheduled for February, taught by Niki English, using items donated to Utica Creative Reuse by the community! Register for workshops by clicking the links below, or on our Events page. Check our calendar for updates and additional events!
Workshop: Weave a Heart Basket
Upcycle an old cereal box into a cute heart-shaped basket. All materials provided by Utica Creative Reuse. If you would like to donate an empty, clean cereal box for this workshop, please contact us before 2/9/24.
- When: Saturday February 10, 2024
- Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm
- Where: Utica Public Library
- Address: 303 Genesee St Utica NY 13501
Workshop: Circle Weaving
Learn how to weave a circle using a cardboard handloom. All materials provided by Utica Creative Reuse.
- When: Saturday February 17, 2024
- Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
- Where: Love & Stitches
- Address: 173 Whitesboro St Yorkville, NY 13495
Material Donations
Due to current storage limitations and changing winter weather conditions, we do not have any pop up donations sites scheduled at this time. Please continue to follow our events page and social media for updates on future events, and contact us to request a pick up if you have materials to donate, we will continue to accommodate as many donations as we can!
Update to our donation list: We are not accepting cardboard tubes at this time– thank you 🙂
This month we are in search of: cereal boxes! If you would like to donate an empty (clean) cardboard cereal box for our upcoming Heart Basket workshop, please contact us before 2/9/24!
Want to teach a workshop?
Share your expertise and skill and give back to the community! We are always interested in learning new things from our local artists, teachers, and crafters. Please contact us if you would like to teach a workshop, or give a talk or demonstration about your creative process.
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