ArtStart / ArtScraps

ArtStart / ArtScraps Founded in 1988, ArtStart is an award-winning nonprofit arts organization that blends quality arts education with environmental awareness.

Its programs emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. ArtStart is a 501-C3 non-profit arts organization that advances quality arts education through the lens of environmental stewardship and culture.

Our Bead Bonanza Sale ends Sunday! If you love to use beads in your artwork or jewelry creations, join us for this one-o...
06/06/2026

Our Bead Bonanza Sale ends Sunday! If you love to use beads in your artwork or jewelry creations, join us for this one-of-a-kind sale! ArtScraps is open Saturday and Sunday, 10am – 4pm. Visit us: artstart.org/artscraps-reuse-store

Exciting staffing updates at ArtStart!Please join us in celebrating Cindy Smith, who has been an invaluable part of ArtS...
06/05/2026

Exciting staffing updates at ArtStart!

Please join us in celebrating Cindy Smith, who has been an invaluable part of ArtStart for 24 years! Cindy started as an administrative assistant and has since done a bit of everything—office management, fundraising, marketing, payroll, and keeping our space running smoothly. She truly embodies the heart of ArtStart. Now, as our community partnerships and collaborations grow, Cindy is stepping into an exciting new role: Director of Programming and Events!

"Working with ArtStart has been one of the best experiences of my life," says Cindy. "It is so rewarding to see the difference we make in the community with children and adults alike. Seeing their smiling faces is priceless. I am grateful to take on this new role ... and I'm excited to welcome Kaitlin Jamieson as our new Program and Events Coordinator!"

Meet our new Program and Events Coordinator, Kaitlin Jamieson! You might already recognize Kaitlin from her work at our ArtScraps store since 2022, but her love for ArtStart goes back to 2020 when she first discovered our virtual Studio A classes and creativity kits. Now, she is stepping into a new role to help us bring even more amazing events to life! Kaitlin is uniquely qualified for this position, bringing an incredible background in both visual arts and environmental science, including 14 years of experience working for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.

"I love interacting with the customers and witnessing creativity blossom while giving discarded materials a new life," Kaitlin says. "I’m excited for this new opportunity to combine my passions for art and environmental stewardship in support of ArtStart’s mission!"

06/05/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Saint Paul Pride Festival again this year alongside so many creatives from our community!

We're so excited to have our annual Bead Bonanza this weekend! Stop by the store Thursday-Sunday to grab some beads and ...
06/04/2026

We're so excited to have our annual Bead Bonanza this weekend! Stop by the store Thursday-Sunday to grab some beads and jewelry making materials! 💎

We still have room in our summer writing and art camps for kids ages 6 – 8! Calling all young (s)heroes, world-builders,...
06/02/2026

We still have room in our summer writing and art camps for kids ages 6 – 8!

Calling all young (s)heroes, world-builders, and adventurers! Drop the screens and pick up your creative armor. In this immersive art and creative writing camp, you’ll collaborate with real authors and artists to concoct your own original fantasy epics. From crafting Sculpey clay figurines and shadow puppets to mastering collage and book-binding, we provide the tools to bring your mythical quests to life. Adventure beckons—will you answer the call?

Sign up to explore storytelling and art making in this fun and supportive camp! artstart.org/writing-camp

Prospect Park United Methodist Church
June 22 – 26

We’re excited to be back in downtown St. Paul at the Flint Hills Family Festival this week with a packed lineup of hands...
05/29/2026

We’re excited to be back in downtown St. Paul at the Flint Hills Family Festival this week with a packed lineup of hands-on art activities!

During the week, as a tie-in with the Click Clack Moo school matinees, students collaborated with The Poetry Bus poets to write original pieces for "Poetry on the Hoof," followed by a frame-making workshop with ArtStart artists Heidi Witte and Franny Haight.

Saturday (9am – 4pm): Bring the kids out for free outdoor performances, including our friends at Hijinks Stilts, affordable indoor shows, and public crafting booths. Join ArtStart to craft piano key crowns and Cirque-inspired masks!

More info: ordway.org/festival

A Start with the Arts invites 4- and 5-year-olds on a playful journey into the culture, art, and wildlife of China throu...
05/27/2026

A Start with the Arts invites 4- and 5-year-olds on a playful journey into the culture, art, and wildlife of China through movement, drama, art-making, and hands-on adventures with ArtStart teaching artist Brooke Steigauf!

Why should you sign your child up for this camp?
🙂 Designed for Preschoolers: Age-appropriate adventures in drama, movement, and art-making.
😄 Build Confidence: Expert-led sessions that spark curiosity and imagination.
🤩 A Proven Legacy: A community favorite for more than 30 years!

This engaging program explores the same rich themes as our school-age camps in a joyful way, just for young kids!

A Start with the Arts
Mount Zion Temple
July 6–10 or 13–17 (8:30 – 11:30am)
Sign up! artstart.org/summer-immersion/

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community! Your donations of art supplies and reusable items are wh...
05/19/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community! Your donations of art supplies and reusable items are what keep our programs thriving and our materials affordable.

More info: artstart.org/material-donations

To ensure we can continue to manage the wonderful influx of supplies within our limited storage space, we have a few important notes about our donation process:

🎨 Review guidelines and items we accept: Please check the list on our website before donating. The list reflects the items that artists, educators, and youth most frequently want for their art and craft projects.

🎨 Schedule in advance: All donations must be scheduled ahead of time. Please do not leave donation items outside our building or bring them without an appointment. Please call 651-698-2787 or fill out the form on our website to schedule.

🎨 Check availability: Due to overstock or seasonal programming, there are times when we may temporarily pause scheduling. Currently, the typical wait time for a donation appointment is 2–3 weeks.

🎨 Day-of drop-offs: If you have a scheduled appointment during our store’s open hours, please keep in mind that there may be a short wait while a staff member becomes available to check and accept your items.

Thank you for your patience and for following our donation policy. Your cooperation helps us keep our space organized and our focus on supporting local creativity!

05/16/2026

Thanks to FOX 9 Good Day’s Lauren Andrego for stopping by ArtScraps and talking to our Executive Director Anne Sawyer!

Join us this Saturday, May 16, 7 – 9pm for our Free Spring Poetry Series: Liberty and Justice—For All! Featuring reading...
05/14/2026

Join us this Saturday, May 16, 7 – 9pm for our Free Spring Poetry Series: Liberty and Justice—For All! Featuring readings by poets jd hegarty, Micah Ruelle, and Suki Sun.

Celebrate spring at our cozy ArtScraps store with an evening of art, poetry, and light refreshments. Curated by Patrick Cabello Hansel, author of The Devouring Land, Quitting Time, and Breathing in Minneapolis. Patrick has twice been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and was part of the Mentor Series for the Loft Literary Center.

RSVP for free: artstart.coursestorm.com/course/free-spring-poetry-series-liberty-and-justice-for-all

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1459 St Clair Avenue
Saint Paul, MN
55105

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16516982787

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