Empowering Communities: Strategies for Art Supply Mutual Aid

​Discover how to empower communities and build solidarity through effective art supply mutual aid in this informative workshop presented by Claire Curley, Founder and Executive Director of Broad Room Creative Collective. Learn strategies for organizing and maintaining art supply exchanges that support local creatives, promote a culture of sharing, and keep materials in circulation.

​Claire Curley, the founder of Broad Room, is a dedicated artist advocate and activist. In 2020, she established the state's first Free Art Supply Closet, fostering creative opportunities and community engagement through her innovative approach to art supply distribution. Claire is based in Sacramento, CA.

​Broad Room is a nonprofit arts organization based in Sacramento that supports historically underrepresented artists through two primary programs: the Free Art Supply Closet and affordable artist studio space.