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Make A Donation

Your financial gift is deeply appreciated and helps support arts access in our community. An official charitable tax receipt will be issued for donations over $25.

How To Donate Supplies

STEP 1: Contact Semiahmoo Arts

If you would like to make a donation, please contact us at facilities@semiahmooarts.com to confirm whether we are currently accepting items. We gratefully accept new or gently used fine art and craft materials. Please make sure to include photos of what you would like to donate in your email.

STEP 2: Organize and Label Supplies

Once you have confirmed that SAS is able to accept your donation, please organize and label your items to help our staff and volunteers sort them efficiently.

Please ensure all donations are clean and in usable condition. Sharp or breakable items should be securely wrapped and clearly labeled.

STEP 3: Schedule a Drop-off Time

Please arrange your drop-off time with the SAS in advance. When you arrive, we kindly ask that you allow up to 10 minutes for our staff to review and approve your donation.

While we are grateful for all offers of support, SAS reserves the right to decline donations that do not meet our current needs or condition requirements. Any items we are unable to accept will be returned to you, and we kindly ask that you take them with you.

We Do Not Accept

  • Items that are dirty or significantly damaged
  • Food or perishables or items that touched food ie containers, corks, utensils
  • Books (unless art/design related)
  • Housewares/furniture/appliances/household linens/dishes
  • Electrical appliances of any kind
  • Broken/incomplete picture frames (missing glass, backing etc)
  • Broken glass/ceramics
  • Toys, Knick-knacks (figurines, ornaments, baskets)
  • House paint
  • Toxic or unidentifiable substances
  • Magazines (except vintage, National Geographic, and art magazines, please ask)
  • Paper towel/toilet paper rolls
  • Egg cartons
  • Styrofoam
  • Fabric scraps under 1/2 metres (no fabric samples, cut up clothing, household linens, or unfinished sewing projects)
  • Lightbulbs

Make a donation

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.