The Arts SHAC

A group of artists in Winston-Salem wanted a place where art was accessible and supplies were affordable to everyone in the community. So they decided to create that place. But it was also important to them that their place would be built on green practices. So they learned about “up-cycling,” which is the conversion of used materials into something new. And they decided that’s what the community needed, a Second Hand Art Cooperative. And The Art SHAC was born.

The Art SHAC is a place where people in Winston-Salem and surrounding areas can get affordable, gently used art materials. To provide these materials, we rely on community donations. We also offer classes creating upcycled art. The Art SHAC inspires creativity, sustainability, and community through our outreach.