Events & Workshops
Your Contributions in Action!
Your contributions to Utica Creative Reuse not only keep usable materials out of the waste stream, but also make it possible for us to offer free art workshops in the community. We are excited for the classes we have planned for March using donated materials!
Join us at any of our upcoming events to learn more about creative reuse or drop off donations of unwanted, usable supplies or materials for arts and crafts! See our list of accepted materials, or send us a message if you have a question about a donation. You can learn more about the mission of our organization on our website.
March 2024 Events
What: Pop up donation site for unwanted, usable arts and craft materials and supplies
When: Wednesday March 6 and March 20, 2024
Time: 11am – 4pm
Where: Tramontane Cafe
Address: 1105 Lincoln Ave, Utica NY 13502
What: Learn how to weave a circle with a cardboard handloom, all materials provided by Utica Creative Reuse.
When: Saturday March 9, 2024
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Where: Love and Stitche
Address: 173 Whitesboro St, Yorkville, NY 13495
What: Upcycle an old pill bottle into a mini sewing kit with a pincushion and a key chain! All materials provided by Utica Creative Reuse.
When: Saturday March 16, 2024
Time: 12 – 2pm
Where: Love & Stitches
Address; 173 Whitesboro St, Yorkville, NY 13495
What: Color eggs using home-made natural dyes and learn how to make them yourself from common household goods! Free workshop, materials provided by Utica Creative Reuse
When: Saturday March 30
Time: 11am – 3pm
Where: Evolve Gifts
Address: 16 College Street, Clinton, NY 13323
Special Upcoming Events in 2024
Trash to Treasure Art Challenge: Call for Artists
It’s a familiar sight every spring in Central New York: as the snow melts, all of the litter that was buried over the winter emerges. This year, take the Trash to Treasure Art Challenge to clean up trash anywhere in Utica, NY and turn litter into art!
Trash to Treasure is a community art project designed to engage community members in exploring creative reuse. Artists of all ages and abilities encouraged to participate.
Visit trash-to-treasure.com to learn more about how to participate. If you’re new to creative reuse art, the Resources page has lots of information to get you started on your journey to creating art with found materials. Check out the Creative Reuse Artists page for inspiration from amazing reuse artists around the world!
Call for Artists: Clean up litter in Utica, NY and create art out of found objects!
Submit documentation of your cleanup and art project by May 31, 2024 to be considered for inclusion in a group exhibition in July 2024.
Artists selected for the gallery exhibition will receive a $100 stipend.
Project submission Deadline: May 31, 2024
Gallery Exhibition: July 2024
Learn more and register to participate at trash-to-treasure.com!
Earth Day Eve Cleanup
Happy Earth Day 2024! Pick up free trash bags and gloves at the Utica Vintage Club, and join us for a community cleanup, starting in downtown Utica. Supplies provided by Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful.
- When: Sunday April 21, 2024
- Time: 1-3pm
- Meet up location: Utica Vintage Club
- Address: 421 Seneca St Utica, NY 13502
Stay tuned for more events and organizational updates by following us on social media!
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