Upcoming Workshops and Events
Art in Bloom at Munson
What: Make a flower mask with us at the Art in Bloom at MUNSON. Decorate a mask with flowers however you like! Decorate using faux flowers, create paper flowers, or just draw your own designs!
When: Saturday April 11, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Where: MUNSON
Address: 310 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13502
Please note Art in Bloom is free for Munson museum members and children ages 12 and under, admission is $5 for the general public
Finding & Cleaning Objects for Art
What: Stop by this drop-in workshop to learn how to clean any objects you find during the Earth Week Community Cleanup so they can be used in your artwork!
When: Saturday April 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Instructor: Marc-Anthony Polizzi
Earth Week Community Cleanup
What: Volunteer with us to clean up litter in celebration of Earth Week, and kick off our annual Trash to Treasure Art Challenge!
When: Saturday April 25, 2026
1:00pm Grab supplies for your cleanup
3:00pm (ish) Group photo with the final trash pile!
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Repair Café
What: Bring something that needs fixing and our volunteers will help you to diagnose the problem and learn how to repair your stuff!
Date: Thursday April 30, 2026
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Sensory Play Group
What: Explore multiple stations of sensory play spaces made of upcycled materials. This event is geared towards 2 – 5 year olds, but kids of all ages are welcome!
Date: Saturday May 2, 2026
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
2026 Trash to Treasure Art Challenge
How to Participate: Clean up litter in CNY, and use found-objects to create a work of art! Selected works will be shown in a group gallery exhibition, on view July 2026.
Submission Deadline: June 20, 2026
Donation and Volunteer Events
Donations Accepted on Fridays
Donations of arts and crafts materials and supplies are accepted on Fridays at Utica Creative Reuse!
Donation Hours: Fridays, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502.
Volunteer to help sort donations!
We sort through donations every Friday.
Volunteer with us any time between 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Visit Our Arts & Crafts Supply Thrift Shop!
Wednesday: 3-6pm
Thursday: 3-6pm
Friday: 11am – 4pm
Saturday: 11am – 4pm
734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
Sales from our thrift shop fund our operational costs and help support our free arts programming.
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