Welcome to the California Art Supply Mutual Aid Network
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I contact a free art supply project?
Check out our directory page! Each project has its own contact information.
How do I make a monetary donation? Is it tax deductible?
We are a fiscally sponsored project under Broad Room’s 501(c)(3) status. Donations to our network are tax-deductible. You can find each project’s contact or donation information on their directory page.
How do I donate supplies?
Each project has its own process and guidelines for accepting donations. Check out our directory for your local free art supply project and get in touch directly.
My organization runs an art supply closet. How do I join CAASMA’s network?
We welcome you to our network and benefit from having a community of others doing similar work! Fill out our Join Us form [LINK TO FORM]
Are the art supplies really free without any obligations?
Yes, the supplies are free with a “Take what you need, leave what you can” guideline. It’s not required, but consider bringing in some art supplies you are no longer using when picking up what you need!
Who is head of CAASMA? Who runs the website?
We are a non-hierarchal group of volunteers who operate and assist with various art supply projects across California. Our About Us page has a section all about our volunteer team!
Where can I find information about volunteering?
You can contact us directly at caasmanetwork@gmail.com or reach out to your local free art supply project.
There’s a mistake with my project’s info on the site – who can I contact to correct it?
I’d like to start a free art supply project at my organization – do you have any help for beginners?
Great! Check out this resource on how to start a free art closet [pdf].
How many art supply closets within CAASMA’s Network?
Currently we have 13 closets in our network and we are growing!
What kind of support does CAASMA provide for artists, facilitators, and host organizations?
Inclusion into our site directory to gain more visibility
Access to our Peer Support Discord for collaborating, connecting, and learning.
Invitations to convenings where we gather to create, grow and celebrate our work.
Ability to collaborate with other local projects to benefit from supply sourcing, overstock, and more interconnected mutual aid response.
I’d like to be involved with the free art supply community. How can I get more involved with CAASMA?
Reach out to your local free art supply project to see how to get involved in what they’re already doing on the ground floor.
If they’re already connected to CAASMA ask the lead to request access to our discord. We will be posting volunteer opportunities.
If you’re interested in being involved in the network without having a connection to an art supply project, shoot us an email at caasmanetwork@gmail.com explaining how you’d like to contribute!
