Austin Creative Reuse will celebrate a decade of shaping a space for Austin’s creatives to find affordable supplies and community.

The backstory

The local nonprofit opened its brick-and-mortar location in 2015 where community members can donate gently used creative materials which are then collected, processed and resold.

Since its opening, the nonprofit has diverted over three million pounds of creative materials from landfills, according to a news release shared with Community Impact. The nonprofit has also hosted hundreds of workshops and community events including collaborations with Austin Pets Alive to craft dog toys.

In addition to its workshops, ARC hosts programs to provide free classroom and art supplies to local educators.


According to the news release, the center is the largest creative reuse organization in the state and one of the largest in the country.

What to know

Families and individuals are invited to celebrate the occasion by visiting the center on Sept. 26 and participating in a scavenger hunt with ACR gift prizes and a free origami craft session from noon-3 p.m.

“We are delighted to be celebrating this incredible milestone thanks to the generosity of our community and the hard work and dedication of our passionate staff and volunteers,” ACR Board President, Carole LeClair, said. “Every pound saved from the landfill is truly a labor of love to ensure these materials can get a second life in a classroom, art studio or simply around your kitchen table.”