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

Items we need: updated 12/2018

Found 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/$220 pesos
• Recycled colored paper—at Sam’s Club 1000/$330 pesos
• plastelina (no-dry modeling clay) all colors— at Aurrera Bodega and papelerías
• Silicon (clear glue, large bottles please) —at papelerías
• palitos (popsicle sticks) — in bulk at San Miguel Papeleria 1kg/$75 Pesos
• white glue -large containers
• ​maizena -cornstarch, large boxes
• paper towels, toilet paper (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.

•••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”)

These things below can be found at Micheal's, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, and The Dollar Store. 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
• 4-Oil pastels set of 24​
• 4-Charcoal pencil set
• 3- Gel pen sets-including colors, white, and metallics.
• Tacky craft glue
• Mod Podge, satin, gloss, matte
• Polymer clay (bake to dry) (brand name Fimo for example) ​
• Delta Textile Medium (turns acrylic paint into fabric paint)

• 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. Many artists donate materials they no longer use in their studios. Clean items in very good used condition are welcomed.

​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 8/2018
​🚫 Right now we have enough:

• ​thin 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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