Sun Pier House Art Bank
At Sun Pier House, we believe that creativity is for everyone no matter your age or budget.
We understand that so often, art supplies can feel like a luxury. That’s why our Art Bank is here! A space where members of the local community can freely access materials like paper, pens, and pencils and ensures that more materials are re-used and not thrown away.
We’re proud to support your creative journey, helping you explore and express yourself, one sketch at a time.
Do you have a drawer full of unused art materials?
DONATE
Please consider donating any art materials, especially, paints, inks, brushes, crayons, paper, collage materials and anything else that will be of use!
Everything in the Art Bank is FREE to take home with you.
COLLECT
You don’t need to ask! Take as little or as much as you need. Please let us know if you need anything that you can’t find as we have some stored items.
Paint, stetch, collage, craft, stick, sew, create…
CREATE
We love to see your creations, school projects, crafts or just art for arts sake, it’s good to know something good has come from the #SPHArtBank
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Art Bank?
Our main selection of items are on the 2nd Floor in the lobby by the lift.
Do you post items?
The Art Bank is collection only. Click here for a nationwide Scrapstore directory
What are the opening times?
The Art Bank is open Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm, but if you are unsure please give us a call on 01634 401549 before hand.
What do you stock?
The items in the art bank vary week on week dependent on what we have been donated. If you need anything specific please let us know and we can try and source.
How can I help support the Art Bank?
We welcome donations of art materials or through our various fundraising channels please click here to see how you can support us
Current Donation Wish List
- Canvases
- Stetch pads / books
- Watercolour paints
- Basic stationary (staplers/hole punches etc)
- Glue Sticks / PVA glue
- Coloured paper / card
Testimonial:
“Hello
I brought and took some art bits from the art bank. I picked up mainly pencils sketchbooks and some portfolios and some little canvases and pastels.
The bits were distributed to 2 young women who are care experienced.
They simply cannot afford art supplies as well as rent and food.
I have just heard today that one of those young women has been inspired to make art and she used the resources to create a portfolio that has enabled her to secure a paid apprenticeship with a tattoo studio.
I just want to say a huge thanks and to let you know about the massive impact this initiative has had.”
Looking for more?
Just a 5 minute walk from Sun Pier House is the Zig Zag Scrapstore!
A network of around 120 not-for-profit Scrapstore schemes operate across the UK – collecting clean, non-hazardous waste materials and surplus creative materials for reuse in art, craft, play, theatre, education, hobbies, DIY etc.
