Art Parts

Art Parts is a creative reuse shop that is a hub of inspiration, discovery, and transformation. Since 2015, Art Parts has helped keep over 350,000 pounds of arts and craft supplies out of the landfill. We accept donations of art and craft supplies and offer them to the community at deeply discounted prices. As a creative reuse center, Art Parts serves a vital purpose in our community: providing access to creative expression while keeping usable materials out of the landfill. Our stock changes daily, so stop by regularly for inspiration and great deals!

In 2023, Art Parts engaged and inspired thousands of Boulder County residents. Here's a snapshot of our impact:

Customers Served: Over 34,000 transactions in shop, 1,500 community members served at events around Boulder County
Waste Diverted: 79,000 pounds
Volunteer Contributions: 540 volunteer hours
Community Outreach: $2,115 worth of materials donated to non-profits and teachers.

Our mission is to inspire and promote creativity, resource conservation, and community engagement through creative reuse.

Visit Us

Hours of Operation Monday-Saturday: 10am — 6pm Sunday: 12pm — 5pm

Get Involved

Volunteer Whether you want to get involved in the Boulder community or just really like sorting pens and rolling remnants, we would love to have you join our volunteer team!

Donate Art Supplies Your donated items are like gold to us! As a non-profit community reuse center, our primary source of funding is from the sale of used creative materials. Learn more about our Donation Process!

Donate to Art Parts Your financial support makes a huge difference! Last year Art Parts processed over 80,000 pounds of arts and craft supplies, saving them from the landfill and getting these valuable products into the hands of over 24,000 community members.

Connect with our Partnership Builder, Kai Hughes, to request a non-profit discount code and all other inquiries: kai@artpartsboulder.org

Helpful Resources

There are many additional resources for recycling and reusing creative materials in Boulder County! For items we cannot accept, you can try these places:

Eco-Cycle's Center for Hard to Recycle Materials: accepts scrap metal, electronics, plastic, and more. Check out their handy A-to-Z recycling guide too.
Boulder County's Hazardous Materials Management Facility: accepts paint, batteries, and more.
Resource Central: accepts lighting, tools, furniture, wood, tiles, etc.
Local thrift stores like Tru Hospice, Pig & Pearl Secondhand, Sister Carmen, ARC Thrift Stores, & Goodwill Colorado: accept clothing, drapes, books, furniture, kitchenware, frames, and more.
Other options: list items on Craigslist, NextDoor, or Facebook Marketplace. And there are multiple "buy nothing" groups online!