About Us

Upcycle Arts is Charlotte’s first creative reuse center.

Upcycling — or creative reuse — is turning unwanted or unused items into something more practical or valuable. Upcycle Arts collaborates with Charlotteans and local businesses to divert their materials from the landfill. Instead, those materials are made available to the community for use in new ways such as mixed media arts. We connect to the community through our creative reuse center and our programming.

Mission

A community arts resource that cultivates sustainability and education in Mecklenburg County by providing access to reclaimed materials, art supplies, and creative practices.

Vision

A connected community where creative repurposing is commonplace.

Our Values

  • Creativity

    We encourage everyone to think outside of the box when it comes to what kind of materials you use and how you use them.

  • Accessibility

    We keep our prices affordable so that everyone can have access to art and art materials.

  • Reuse

    Reuse

    We divert materials out of the landfill and provide them to the community for use in mixed media arts.

  • Education

    We educate the community and support teachers in fostering creativity with less waste.