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About Hen’s Art Supply Exchange

How Donations Work

We prioritize professional and student-grade art materials that still have a meaningful working life. All materials must be clean, usable, and safe for redistribution. If you’re unsure, please contact us before donating.

What We Accept

  • Acrylic, oil, watercolor, gouache, ink, encaustic blocks (Usable condition only — no hardened, moldy, or separated paint.)

  • Brushes, palette knives, brayers, rollers, drafting tools, printmaking tools, sewing machines and related supplies.

  • Graphite, charcoal, pastels, conte, professional markers, dip pens, technical pens, colored pencils.

  • Sketchbooks (new or gently used), loose paper, watercolor and printmaking paper, canvas, wood panels, clean mat board.

  • Collage papers, fabric and fiber, embroidery materials, resin (sealed), gesso, mediums, varnishes, archival adhesives.

  • Blocks, etching tools, screen printing screens and inks, photography equipment, stained glass equipment, pottery equipment.

  • Beads, wire, stamps, tools, sheet metal (brass, copper, silver)

  • Portfolios, frames, scissors, working hot glue guns, usable studio tools.

  • Dried, moldy, or unusable materials

  • House paint, spray paint, craft paint

  • Children’s craft kits or dollar-store supplies

  • Broken tools beyond repair

  • Hazardous or unlabeled chemicals

  • Non-art office supplies

  • Home décor, clothing (except quality aprons), painted canvases

  • Glitter, slime, stickers, styrofoam

What We Don’t Accept

Safety Standards

  • Items must be clean and mold-free

  • Liquids must be sealed and clearly labeled

  • Sharp tools must be wrapped

  • We reserve the right to decline items that do not meet safety or usability standards

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Donation Process

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Small Donations
Bring during scheduled drop-off times.

Large Donations
Please contact us in advance with photos, approximate quantity, and material type so we can prepare.