Our Mission
We are a safe and healthy Community Art Room where
everyone is welcome to“Exercise Creativity”
everyone is welcome to“Exercise Creativity”
Guiding Philosophy
Created by two "go-getters", Wendi Germaine and Mona Frye, the Art Gym is based on two simple proclamations:
1. Art will bring people from all walks of life together
2. Art makes people happy
1. Art will bring people from all walks of life together
2. Art makes people happy
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does This Work?
Families and individuals are welcome to visit during our regular hours. Our volunteers will show you ideas of what can be created, or guests can just make themselves to home and explore using their imagination. We are mindful of special needs and are a trauma informed group of caring community friends. We do not allow parents to drop of children under the age of 12 and encourage families enjoy the togetherness that is felt at the Art Gym.
Do We Take Donations?
YES - we appreciate your kindness and generosity when you share your gently used or new arts and craft supplies with us.
We simply ask that you please email springfieldartgym@gmail.com to make arrangements for your donation. As you can imagine, it's easy to think that we'll take ALL of Grandma's yarn and sewing supplies, but we simply do not have the amount of storage space available for everything our community would like to supply us.
It's suggested, but not mandatory to share the gift of $5 per person. Your donations are greatly appreciated to help reduce some of the cost of the consumables that we use on a regular basis at the Art Gym such as:
We simply ask that you please email springfieldartgym@gmail.com to make arrangements for your donation. As you can imagine, it's easy to think that we'll take ALL of Grandma's yarn and sewing supplies, but we simply do not have the amount of storage space available for everything our community would like to supply us.
It's suggested, but not mandatory to share the gift of $5 per person. Your donations are greatly appreciated to help reduce some of the cost of the consumables that we use on a regular basis at the Art Gym such as:
Supplies
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Other Mandatory Items
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How Can I Make a Monetary Donation?
Thanks for considering this option! You may make donations online using the Paypal button below, or feel free to reach out to us at springfieldartgym@gmail.com to make other arrangements. Thanks again!
Special Thanks
We are so grateful for, and say a Special Thank You To the following agencies who have shown their support since day one!
Springfield On The Move, Gallery at the Vault, Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Restorative Justice Center, Springfield Supported Housing, the PROMISE Community, Health Care Rehabilitation Services, Department for Children and Family Services, Springfield Town Library, West Central Behavioral Health of Claremont, NH, All 4 One Afterschool Program and Muckross State Park friends.
Springfield On The Move, Gallery at the Vault, Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Restorative Justice Center, Springfield Supported Housing, the PROMISE Community, Health Care Rehabilitation Services, Department for Children and Family Services, Springfield Town Library, West Central Behavioral Health of Claremont, NH, All 4 One Afterschool Program and Muckross State Park friends.
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