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At Semiahmoo Arts, we believe in making the arts accessible to everyone. Donations support Ulee’s Access the Arts Fund which helps to provide access to camps, classes, and programs to those is our community who otherwise could not afford it. 

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Your gift is deeply appreciated. An official tax deductible Canada Revenue receipt will be issued for donations greater than $25.

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Several types of sponsorships are available, from event sponsorship to facility naming opportunities. Contact us to discuss.

Arts Supplies Donations

Steps to Making a Donation

STEP 1: Contact SAS

SAS accepts new or gently used fine art and craft materials on a case-by-case basis. Please contact [email protected] to determine if we are currently accepting donations.

Items accepted may include paint, brushes, art pens and pencils, canvas, and art paper, yarn and knitting supplies, sewing supplies, jewelry and beading supplies, and other materials.

STEP 2: Organize and label

Once you have determine that SAS can accept your donation, please organize and label it to help our staff and volunteers sort it.

Please ensure that donations are clean and in usable condition. Sharp or breakable things should be wrapped and labeled.

STEP 3: Schedule drop-off

Please arrange your drop-off time with the SAS office. When you arrive, please allow our staff up to 10 minutes to review and approve your donation. 

We reserve the right to decline a donation. Items not accepted will be returned to you, and we ask that you take them with you. 

Generally Accepted Items
  • Art Supplies:
  • Paint (Please NO house paint), dyes, brushes, ink, hot glue guns, glue, art tools, stencils, pencils, pens, markers, pastels, charcoal, ceramic tools and glazes, pencil sharpeners, mineral spirits, cutting mats, moldmaking and casting materials.​
  • Craft supplies:
  • Fake flowers, doll making supplies, candle wax, soap/candy molds, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, pom-poms, craft foam, marbles, pins, board games/puzzles, beads, jewelry, magnets, masks and small costume elements, seashells, CDs, tissue paper, bubble wrap.
  • Paper:
  • Copy paper, rolls of paper, construction paper, cardstock, art paper and pads, origami paper, posters.
  • Collage/Scrapbooking/Images:
  • Stickers, scrapbook paper, rubber stamps and stamp pads, calendars, playing cards, postcards, Art Journaling Magazine, select other magazines (please ask for details), maps, old photos.
  • Fabric and Notions:
  • Fabric yardage only (1/2 yard and larger, and fat quarters for quilting), yarn and knitting needles, cords and laces, lace, elastic, zippers, bobbins, thread, buttons, sewing tools, embroidery hoops, ribbon, fasteners, leather, felt, patterns.
  • Office Supplies:
  • Post-its, thumbtacks, staples, paperclips, writing utensils, scissors, hole-punches, staplers, tape dispensers, transparencies, sheet protectors, labels, envelopes, tape, notebooks, clipboards.
  • Framing/Signage:
  • Foam core, poster board, mat board, plexiglass, silkscreens, vinyl lettering, hanging hardware, canvases (painted or new), easels.
  • Containers:
  • Mason jars, tins (non-holiday), plastic organizer boxes, Rubbermaid tubs, jewelry boxes, buckets, cigar boxes, film canisters.
  • Architecture/Interior Design:
  • Wallpaper, mosaic tiles (specifically for mosaics, NO household tile), paint swatches, mirrors, shelf brackets.
  • Metal/Hardware:
  • Wire, keys, nails, screws, bottlecaps, drafting/clip lamps, light kits, Xacto knives, most smaller tools.
Do Not Donate List
  • Items that are dirty or significantly damaged
  • Food or perishables
  • Wine Corks
  • Clothing
  • Books (unless art/design related)
  • Housewares/furniture/appliances/household linens/dishes
  • Electrical appliances of any kind
  • Food containers
  • Loose pieces of glass (except stained glass)
  • Broken/incomplete picture frames (missing glass, backing etc)
  • Broken glass/ceramics
  • Computer hardware/software
  • VHS tapes, cassette tapes, or their cases
  • Printers or other electronics
  • Hanging files, file folders or binders over 2" wide
  • Toys
  • Knick-knacks (figurines, ornaments, baskets)
  • House paint
  • Toxic or unidentifiable substances
  • Junk mail
  • Magazines (except vintage, National Geographic, and art magazines, please ask)
  • Paper towel/toilet paper rolls
  • Egg cartons
  • Styrofoam
  • Architectural samples (Alternative [seasonal] Zero Landfill)
  • Fabric scraps under 1/2 metres (sorry no fabric samples, cut up clothing, household linens, or unfinished sewing projects)
  • Lightbulbs