Upcoming Workshops and Events

Repair Café
What: Bring something that needs fixing or mending and our volunteers will help you diagnose the problem and learn how to repair your stuff.
Date: Thursday June 25, 2026
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
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 27, 2026

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 June 27, 2026
When: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502

Trash to Treasure: Opening Reception
What: Opening reception for the Trash to Treasure Group Exhibition of Found-Object Artwork. Free & open to the public!
Date: Friday July 10, 2026
When: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Utica Creative Reuse
Address: 734 Columbia Street, Utica, NY 13502
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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