Read Art Power's Donation Policy and Gift Acceptance Policy here.

Items we need: updated 2/2019

BUY in Cozumel—Donated items can be dropped off at New Cycle Consignment store on 30th between 19 y 21.

• ​cartulina blanco (a large size cardstock-like white paper we use for painting)— at Sam’s Club 100/$110 pesos
• Silicon (clear glue, large bottles please) —at papelerías
• palitos (popsicle sticks, tongue depressors) — in bulk at San Miguel Papeleria 1kg/$75 Pesos, at Super Aki in pkgs of 500/$110Pesos
• white glue -large containers only please—at papelerías
• ​maizena -cornstarch, large boxes
• paper towels, toilet paper, med/large garbage bags. (it’s not art materials, but we do need it!)

Recylables to use to make art ♻️♻️♻️

• ​small sturdy cardboard boxes (smaller than kid’s shoe box)
• Beads, buttons, pieces of lace, old jewelry,
• small wood items to transform
• Large cereal carton boxes.
• small discarded items- broken keychains, baubles, small brightly colored plastic items.​
• Pull tab from soda or beer cans. Just the pull tabs.
• rinsed eggshells; for a special art project

•••We need books for our visual art library—artist reference books for the children to see various important artists of all eras and styles. (Not “how-to”)

Here is our Amazon Wishlist. Shop on Amazon, but you have to bring it to Cozumel. Or ship it to our address in the USA.

If you really want to shop, we appreciate the things on the list below. Find them at Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. Micheals has a budget brand called Artist Loft Fundamentals; many sets are $5. Both Hobby Lobby and Micheal's have an online 40% off one item coupon.
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Hobby Lobby, Michael’s

• Acrylic craft paint (range from .50 - 1.50 for 2 oz size) Brands: Anita, Delta Ceramcoat, Americana etc. Think bright island colors along with basics. You choose colors! Need quite a few, good for many projects.
• Gel plates for printmaking; assorted sizes 3x5 and larger
• Watercolor paper pads 12 x 14 , and smaller
• 3- Gel pen sets-including colors, white, and metallics.
• Tacky craft glue
• Mod Podge, satin, gloss, matte
• Polymer clay (bake to dry) (brand name Sculpey and Fimo for example) ​
• Delta Textile Medium (turns acrylic paint into fabric paint)
• Youth T-shirts sizes s-m-l-xl $2.79 @ Hobby Lobby

• Beads, findings for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings, and access. (Adult workshops)

**Most of this list is based on what is difficult to get on the island, and what is better quality from the states. Things that are EASY to get on the island —large acrylic paint in jars, bristle brushes, canvases, canvas boards, color pencils, drawing pencils, watercolor sets, various glues....

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Where to send art supplies:

The list of art supplies focuses on things that we cannot get easily in Cozumel. Mail and Shipping to Cozumel is unreliable and expensive. The best way to get the items to Art Power is to bring it when you visit, or mail to our USA address and we will “mule” it down to Cozumel.
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Mail Donations of Art Supplies to:
Art Power!
1521 N. 1st Street
Berthoud, CO 80513

If you are coming to Cozumel and want to bring items to donate, email Anita at Anita@yeh4art.com or Anita Yeh Norrie on FB Messenger and we will arrange to meet you in Cozumel to accept the donations.

updated 2/2019
​🚫 Right now we have enough:

• ​thin line and broad line magic markers
• watercolor pencils​
• drawing pencils
• 8 color watercolor sets
• colored pencil sets
• paint brushes
• Crafting stamps

Please don't send:

• Art kits that frequently require special parts, pieces, or equipment that might be hard to find in Mexico.
• Gently used is appreciated, but please don't send old, worn out materials, that are on their last legs.

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