By the end of 2025, Art SHAC has reached a remarkable milestone—diverting over 26.5 tons of art supplies and materials from the landfill and turning those items into valuable resources for artists and communities. This achievement showcases how creative reuse and a circular approach can reduce environmental impact while building an accessible, vibrant creative community. Three rhinos, two elephants and three hippos total weight equals approximately 26.5 tons How Art SHAC Dive

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About Us The Art SHAC is a creative reuse nonprofit that reduces waste by diverting materials from landfills. We foster creativity, sustainability, and community connection by repurposing donated art materials into affordable supplies and educational opportunities for artists of all ages. Position: Retail & Donations Associate (Part-Time) Starting December 2025 , we’re seeking a friendly, organized, and reliable team member to support store operations through customer servic

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A Weekend of Climate Courage, Creativity, and Collective Care This past weekend, June 27–29, 2025, The Art SHAC was alive with...

A Transformative Weekend of Creativity, Connection, and Climate Consciousness

3 Sisters by Terri Dowell-Dennis Terri Dowell-Dennis’s piece 3 Sisters is a powerful example of how meaningful art can emerge from...

Art SHAC is excited to offer a one-of-a-kind British-style phone booth replica, originally built for stage production.Crafted from wood...

Art SHAC is proud to have received an Honorable Mention at Winston-Salem’s first-ever Sustainability Awards.

SUBMIT YOUR WORK! (Re)Useful Art Exhibition Redding Corridor Gallery at Sawtooth May 27–August 2, 2025 Calling All Artists!  Make...

We couldn’t have achieved this incredible milestone without your generous donations of used supplies and materials. Thanks to you, we’ve...

About Us The Art SHAC is a vibrant, creative reuse nonprofit dedicated to reducing waste by diverting materials from landfills. Our...

One of the most rewarding aspects of running a creative reuse nonprofit is the endless potential for community-driven art experiences and...

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Come to one of our sessions and learn more about volunteering with Art SHAC. RSVP to Art SHAC Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator...

Art SHAC is thrilled to welcome Petra Salazar to the team as our new Volunteer and Administrative Coordinator. Petra is an educator with...

Creative reuse leaders from up and down the East Coast are announcing the formation of a groundbreaking alliance called The Southeast...