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

$$$ donations are the best, read why here.
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​updated 11/2021
​Items we always need:

BUY IN COZUMEL— support local business
  • ​cartulina blanco (a large size cardstock-like white paper we use for painting like poster board)—any papeleria
  • papel de cascaron - a sturdy white cardboard, at Sam’s $150 pesos
  • gallon of Elmer’s white glue —at Sam’s club $250 pesos (not in stock since 1/2020)
  • Silicon (clear glue, 250ml bottles please) —at papelerías
  • palitos (popsicle sticks, tongue depressors, square sticks) — in bulk at San Miguel Papeleria 1kg/$75 Pesos,
  • white glue -large containers only please—at papelerías
  • ​maizena -cornstarch, large boxes​​
  • specialized artist’s drawing pencil sets with pencils 4H through 6B
  • masking tape, duct tape, clear packing tape​
  • refill bags of Axion dish soap
  • refill rolls of clear scotch tape —we have dispensers.
  • Kola-loka superglue
  • 500 ml bottles of Tempera paint (washable) at OfficeMax below Mega

​Recycle to make art ♻️♻️♻️
  • ​small sturdy cardboard boxes (smaller than a shoe box)
  • Beads, buttons, pieces of lace, old jewelry,
  • small wood items to transform​
  • small discarded items- broken keychains, baubles, small brightly colored plastic items.​​​
  • ​used and broken crayons
  • cloth and fabric

Donated items can be dropped off at
New Cycle Consignment store on Ave 65 between Calle 11 and Calle 7 10 am - 8pm, except Sunday.

If you are coming to Cozumel and have items to donate, email Anita at Anita.yeh.norrie@gmail.com or Anita Yeh Norrie on FB Messenger and we will arrange to meet you in Cozumel to accept the donations.
CLICK for our Amazon Wishlist. Shop on Amazon, some items can be SENT to Cozumel!

If you really want to shop, we appreciate the things on the list below. Find them at Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, and Walmart. Micheal’s 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 ​ **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, watercolor sets, various glues....
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Please d🚫n'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.
  • ​🚫magic markers and crayons—we are overstocked!
  • 🚫colored constuction paper— we are over stocked!
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