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Thanks for your patience! we HAVE reopenED!
scroll down to see calendar of events + OPEN DAYS!
Reclaim
ARTSJUNKTION
ArtsJunktion mb Inc. is a community-based charitable organization committed to redistributing reusable materials available take-what-you-need, pay-what-you-can.
Mission: Artsjunktion is a creative reuse organization that exists to increase opportunities for making and creating, reducing environmental impact, and being in good relationship with community. We provide accessible materials, skill-building, community, and space to those who want to make and create sustainably. We also provide opportunities for radical sharing for all.
ArtsJunktion is located on Treaty One Territory and the homeland of the Metis Nation, and is committed to the work of reconciliation.
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Our impact
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Free community art-making events, “Crafternoons" hosted monthly
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3 other creative reuse depots inspired by ArtsJunktion throughout Canada
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17 years providing supplies, artistic and community development to Manitoba
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26 local, diverse artists hired to facilitate skill-developing workshops
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45 dedicated volunteers supporting depot operations each month
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60-80 regular Crafternoon participants. And its growing!
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150 Teacher Workshop participants at our geared-to-curriculum, professional development creative reuse workshops.
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350 organizations and schools accessing supplies from our depot
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500 people into our depot each month including marginalized children and youth, newcomers, Indigenous artists, LGBTTQ* artists, and persons with disabilities
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3000 kg of “waste” materials reclaimed and redistributed monthly
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6000+ reach through social media
We've reopened!
Things might look a little different these days at AJ after the move + extended closure due to fire in 2024. Read below to get info on donating, shopping and calendar events!
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MATERIAL DONATIONS will be accepted on Wednesdays from 12pm-4pm, unless otherwise stated on our calendar.
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Please call ahead to give us a heads-up if you are bringing a donation larger than a few boxes
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NO DUMPING! If you leave a donation at our door outside of these hours, it creates a mess for us and our neighbours! Don't do it!
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REVIEW the donations we accept, the ones we do not, and the ones on pause under our Material Donations page, before dropping off or making your appointment!
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There is a marked loading zone next to our depot space at 594 Main St. Knock upon arrival, and we will can help! Do not block the bus stop!
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We are only accepting non-appointment donations on Wednesdays. We will not accept donations on shopping days or other event days! Thanks for your understanding. ​
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DEPOT OPEN DAYS Come shop our take-what-you-need, pay-what-you-can depot! Find treasures and make art! Note we do NOT accept material donations on open days! In order to meet the needs of our community, staff, volunteers and visitors safely, we are currently holding open days twice per month!
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TEACHER SHOPPING NIGHT Inviting all educators to come shop our depot and stock up on those classrooms!
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NPO SHOPPING DAY Inviting other charities and community organizations to come shop the depot and stock-up for your own programming needs!
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CRAFTERNOONS We These are free, drop-in crafting events held at our depot or other venues in the city. Keep an eye on our social media for more info!
2025 Calendars, now here!
