Events Calendar
Kids Handmade Mini-Market
Saturday, July 13, 1pm-5pm
Sunday, July 14, 1pm-5pm
Free to attend! RSVP HERE!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at this Summer Kids Handmade Mini Market! This exciting event is perfect for young entrepreneurs and craft enthusiasts. Get ready to explore a vibrant collection of unique handmade products created by talented kids.
At our 4th Kids Handmade Mini Market, you'll find an array of delightful crafts, including handmade jewelry, artwork, accessories, and more. Support these young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of shopping, discovering unique treasures, and supporting the local community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to encourage young talent and find one-of-a-kind handmade goods!
We're also hosting one more Kids Mini-Markets in August! Applications are closed, but sign up here to be notified if a spot opens.
Got questions? Contact us at programs@austincreativereuse.org
Kids Handmade Mini-Market
Saturday, July 13, 1pm-5pm
Sunday, July 14, 1pm-5pm
Free to attend! RSVP HERE!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at this Summer Kids Handmade Mini Market! This exciting event is perfect for young entrepreneurs and craft enthusiasts. Get ready to explore a vibrant collection of unique handmade products created by talented kids.
At our 4th Kids Handmade Mini Market, you'll find an array of delightful crafts, including handmade jewelry, artwork, accessories, and more. Support these young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of shopping, discovering unique treasures, and supporting the local community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to encourage young talent and find one-of-a-kind handmade goods!
We're also hosting one more Kids Mini-Markets in August! Applications are closed, but sign up here to be notified if a spot opens.
Got questions? Contact us at programs@austincreativereuse.org
Kids Handmade Mini-Market
Saturday, June 15, 1pm-5pm
Sunday, June 16, 1pm-5pm
Free to attend! RSVP HERE!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at this Summer Kids Handmade Mini Market! This exciting event is perfect for young entrepreneurs and craft enthusiasts. Get ready to explore a vibrant collection of unique handmade products created by talented kids.
At our 3rd Kids Handmade Mini Market, you'll find an array of delightful crafts, including handmade jewelry, artwork, accessories, and more. Support these young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
And deals are abound! Anyone who stops by during the market can earn a $5 discount on their next ACR purchase! All you need to do is grab a passport and collect unique stamps from all 8 vendors. Limited passports will be available, so stop by early and enjoy the savings!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of shopping, discovering unique treasures, and supporting the local community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to encourage young talent and find one-of-a-kind handmade goods!
We're also hosting Kids Mini-Markets in July and August! Applications are closed, but sign up here to be notified if a spot opens.
Got questions? Contact us at programs@austincreativereuse.org
Kids Handmade Mini-Market
Saturday, June 15, 1pm-5pm
Sunday, June 16, 1pm-5pm
Free to attend! RSVP HERE!
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at this Summer Kids Handmade Mini Market! This exciting event is perfect for young entrepreneurs and craft enthusiasts. Get ready to explore a vibrant collection of unique handmade products created by talented kids.
At our 3rd Kids Handmade Mini Market, you'll find an array of delightful crafts, including handmade jewelry, artwork, accessories, and more. Support these young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit.
And deals are abound! Anyone who stops by during the market can earn a $5 discount on their next ACR purchase! All you need to do is grab a passport and collect unique stamps from all 8 vendors. Limited passports will be available, so stop by early and enjoy the savings!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy a day of shopping, discovering unique treasures, and supporting the local community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to encourage young talent and find one-of-a-kind handmade goods!
We're also hosting Kids Mini-Markets in July and August! Applications are closed, but sign up here to be notified if a spot opens.
Got questions? Contact us at programs@austincreativereuse.org
Reuse on the Runway - A Night of Fashion, Costume, and Drag
Our third annual fashion show will take place on May the 4th (be with you), at Mueller’s Branch Park Pavilion! Over 50 designers will showcase looks that incorporate the best of reuse in the categories of fashion, sci-fi, cosplay, drag, historical costumes, and more.
Don’t miss out on this must-see event, get your tickets today!
This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
Spring Reuse Market - Weekend #2
Join us in ACR’s side lot to peruse reuse goods from over 30 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience every day of the market!
We’ll also have food available for purchase from La Yaquesita and more family fun!
This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
‼️ CANCELLED ‼️ Spring Reuse Market - Weekend #2
Due to the rain that is forecasted, we will not be hosting our market on Saturday, April 20th. We’ll still open early - at 10AM so enjoy the extra hour of shopping!
Join us in ACR’s side lot to peruse reuse goods from over 30 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience every day of the market!
We’ll also have food available for purchase from La Yaquesita and more family fun!
This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
Spring Reuse Market - Weekend #1
Join us in ACR’s side lot to peruse reuse goods from over 30 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience everyday of the market!
We’ll also have food available for purchase from La Yaquesita, a community art project led by artist Calder Kamin, and more family fun!
This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
Spring Reuse Market - Weekend #1
Join us in ACR’s side lot to peruse reuse goods from over 30 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience everyday of the market!
We’ll also have food available for purchase from La Yaquesita, a community art project led by artist Calder Kamin, and more family fun!
This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
Kids Handmade Mini-Market: Applications Open!
Know a kid aching to be an artist and entrepreneur? Help them apply to be a vendor in one of our Summer Kids Handmade Mini-Markets! This market is indoors, affordable, low stress, super friendly and a perfect entryway for kids ready to test the waters.
Market Dates:
Saturday, June 15 & Sunday, June 16
Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14
Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11
Applications open: Monday, April 1 at 10am
Applications close: Sunday, April 21 at 11:59pm
Approved vendors notified on: Monday, May 6
Application Fee: $5 (for new vendors only)
Vendor Fee: $15
Qualifiers: Items sold must have been created by the vendor (ages 5-17), but they can receive assistance from an adult. Items must be largely made using reused or sustainable materials.
Important information: There will only be one application period for all Summer Kids Mini-Markets, meaning applications for the June, July and August markets will all be due by April 21. The application will allow you to easily specific what dates you would like to participate.
Got questions? Contact the organizer at programs@austincreativereuse.org
Kids Handmade Mini Market
This mini-market will be hosted inside ACR’s Classroom, and will feature artists 5-17 years old who incorporate reuse into their creations. Come out to show your support for the young artists in our community!
Kids Handmade Mini Market
This mini-market will be hosted inside ACR’s Classroom, and will feature artists 5-17 years old who incorporate reuse into their creations. Come out to show your support for the young artists in our community!
Applications Open- Kids Handmade Mini Market
Know a kid aching to be an artist and entrepreneur? Help them apply to be a vendor at our 2nd Kids Handmade Mini-Market taking place on Saturday, Feb. 10th, and Sunday, Feb. 11th, in ACR’s Workshop! This market is indoors, affordable, low stress, super friendly and a perfect entryway for kids ready to test the waters.
Applications open: Monday, December 18 at 10am
Applications close: Friday, January 12 at 11:59pm
Approved vendors notified on: Wednesday, January 17
Application Fee: $5
Vendor Fee: $15
Qualifiers: Items sold must have been created by the vendor (ages 5-17), but they can receive assistance from an adult. Items must be largely made using reused or sustainable materials.
Got questions? Contact the organizer at programs@austincreativereuse.org
✨Holiday Reuse Market✨
Food Truck: la.yaquesita.atx
Daily Vendor Lineup:
@DesignEyre - Paper Goods
The Enlightened Artist - Accessories
@strangerinthesacristy - Accessories, 2D/3D Art, Other
@Smithermanart - 3D Art, 2D Art, Home Goods
Calum MacKenzie - 3D Art@SharrowArt - 2D Art@soapontap - Other
@puns.and.needles - Clothing, Accessories, 2D Art
@tumbleweedartcompany - Paper Goods
@estellaspluscloset - Clothing
@pissandvinegarshop - Accessories
@wildtreasuresofthesouth - Accessories, Jewelry, Home Goods
@gillboss.art - Accessories, 2D Art, 3D Art
@helen_vendibles - Clothing, Accessories, Home Goods
@art_hayes_ - Jewelry, 2D Art, 3D Art, Other
@jasmine_gann_ - 2D/3D Art, Paper Goods, Jewelry
@Viveperspective - Accessories
@rainbowsandbones - Clothing, Accessories, Home Goods
@briar.rose.creations_ - Jewelry
@lolos_mojo - Other
Bold Birdy Handmade - Home Goods, Paper Goods, 2D Art
@margos_makes - Accessories
@smdesignsbymeroe - Jewelry, Paper Goods, Other
@rosamilagrosagarden - Accessories, Paper Goods, Home Goods
@MadebyMichL - Accessories, Other
@ceceliaandmae - Accessories, Clothing
@upcycledinatx - Home Goods, Jewelry
@doctor_perler - Accessories, Jewelry
@prettykittyclothes - Accessories, Jewelry, Clothing
Reuse to New - Accessories
Susan Mannas - Accessories, Jewelry, Paper Goods, Other, 3D Art, Home Goods
@fernpreserves - Accessories, Clothing
@stitchin_spoonie - Accessories, Clothing
@mutualhauntings - Paper Goods
@spectral.flux - Accessories, Jewelry
Wheatsville Art Festival
Join ACR at the Wheatsville Art Festival! We’re gonna be posted up indoors, inside their community space, hosting a freestyle crafting table. Bring your imagination, and experience the joy of reuse!
✨Holiday Reuse Market✨
Food Truck: la.yaquesita.atx
Daily Vendor Lineup:
ACR Employee Collective - Jewelry, Paper Goods, Needlework
@alaveladesign - @alaveladesign
Patchwork & Whimsy Co. - Accessories, Clothing
The Enlightened Artist - Accessories
@amyweaver_theweavershand - Needlework, 2D Art/3D Art, Paper Goods
@vidinavisions - 2D Art, 3D Art
@NotBadHotStuff - Jewelry
@soapontap - Other
@puns.and.needles - Clothing, Accessories, 2D Art
@tumbleweedartcompany - Paper Goods
@estellaspluscloset - Clothing
@pissandvinegarshop - Accessories
@helen_vendibles - Clothing, Accessories, Home Goods
@pitascreations_tx - Accessories, Home Goods, Needlework
@bekindrewindatx - Paper Goods
@haydles - Accessories, Clothing
@wear_trash - Clothing
@scrapsidekick - Other, Accessories, 3D Art
@thriftstitch - Clothing
@hythus_hu - Jewelry, Paper Goods
@snotbubble.art - 2D Art, 3D Art, Accessories
Digital City Designs - Paper Goods
Kam Makes - Jewelry
@sailingmermaid - Home Goods, Jewelry, Plants/Planters
LD Flips - Home Goods, Other
Bold Birdy Handmade - Home Goods, Paper Goods, 2D Art
@hauntedfarmgirl, @nox_bedlam - Paper Goods, Plants/Planters
@margos_makes - Accessories
Happy Heart Crochet - Clothing, Needlework
@MadebyMichL - Accessories, Other
@ceceliaandmae - Accessories, Clothing
@upcycledinatx - Home Goods, Jewelry
@perfectly_imperfect_good_atx - Home Goods, Accessories, 3D Art
Reuse to New - Accessories
@mioleatheraustin - @mioleatheraustin
Summer Li - Accessories, Jewelry
@fernpreserves - Accessories, Clothing
@mutualhauntings - Paper Goods
CoA Resource Recovery
✨Holiday Reuse Market✨
Food Truck: @buddysbbqandcrepes
Daily Vendor Lineup:
@nowasteinnature - Home Goods
@hicksgirlcreations - Home Goods
@AwesomeArtAustin - Paper Goods, 2D Art
@misslaganga - Other
@themistytraveler - Accessories
@bekkabakerart - 2D Art
@Smithermanart - 3D Art, 2D Art, Home Goods
Careen Vaughn - Accessories, 2D Art, Home Goods
@thingscatloves - Home Goods, Needlework, Paper Goods
@alegriaorigami - Paper Goods
@deartoday - Jewelry, 3D Art
@deeshag - 2D Art
@lamplightfiber.art - Accessories, Jewelry, Home Goods, Plants/Planters
@theopenarmsstudio - Accessories, Home Goods, Needlework
@wildtreasuresofthesouth - Accessories, Jewelry, Home Goods
@ginger931 - Needlework
@saltedsnailstudio - Accessories, 2D/3D Art, Clothing
@scrapsidekick - Other, Accessories, 3D Art
@not_nice_creations - Accessories, Jewelry
@nicepackageaustin - Home Goods
@jennylorrainejewelry - Jewelry, Accessories
The Three Sisters' Designs - Home Goods, Other
@katiecowden - Jewelry, 2D Art, 3D Art
Windy Point Acres - Accessories, Clothing, Home Goods
@SnarkilyAdorable - Needlework, Accessories
@rosamilagrosagarden - Accessories, Paper Goods, Home Goods
@mollymoonco - Accessories
@happy_hearts_earrings - Jewelry
Olivia Mitchell - Jewelry
Patrik Parker - 3D Art, Paper Goods
@prettygoodcrafts - Home Goods, 3D Art, Other
Susan Mannas - Accessories, Jewelry, Paper Goods, Other, 3D Art, Home Goods
Lyrical Jewelry Creations - Jewelry
✨Holiday Reuse Market✨
Join us in ACR’s side lot to peruse reuse goods from over 30 vendors, each day! The lineup will change over the course of both weekends, so come out for a new experience every day of the market!
This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
Food Truck: 12pm-4pm, @blacksheepsoulatx
Daily Vendor Lineup:
@nowasteinnature - Home Goods
@alaveladesign Clothing - Clothing
andrea walmus - Other
@NotBadHotStuff - Jewelry
@bekkabakerart - 2D Art
@Smithermanart - 3D Art, 2D Art, Home Goods
Calum MacKenzie - 3D Art
Careen Vaughn - Accessories, 2D Art, Home Goods
Totes 'n Stuff - Accessories, Plants/Planters, Other
@thingscatloves - Home Goods, Needlework, Paper Goods
@alegriaorigami - Paper Goods
@deartoday - Jewelry, 3D Art
@gaycrafts - Jewelry
@thegeekyinc - 3D Art, Accessories
Bidibit's Beauties - Home Goods, Other
@girlandcatcrochet - Clothing, Accessories, Other
@theopenarmsstudio - Accessories, Home Goods, Needlework
@goodiesforallqueens - Jewelry, Clothing, Other
@ginger931 - Needlework
@not_nice_creations - Accessories, Jewelry
@nicepackageaustin - Home Goods
@jenmramoshandmade - Home Goods, Accessories
@jennylorrainejewelry - Jewelry, Accessories
@fearlessonly_allreloved - Accessories, Home Goods, Other
The Three Sisters' Designs - Home Goods, Other
@katiecowden - Jewelry, 2D Art, 3D Art
Windy Point Acres - Accessories, Clothing, Home Goods
Voelkel Candle - Home Goods
@mollymoonco - Accessories
Patrik Parker - 3D Art, Paper Goods
Ripley Larue - 2D Art, Paper Goods, Accessories
Susan Mannas - Accessories, Jewelry, Paper Goods, Other
@spectral.flux - Accessories, Jewelry
Zoeys Empire - Accessories
Texas Book Festival
Come visit us in the children’s activity tent at the 2023 Texas Book Festival for some family friendly crafting!
We’ll be across from the State Capitol on 11th Street in between Congress and Colorado.
⚠️CANCELED⚠️ Trick or Treat on the Trail
This event has been canceled due to the rainy weather expected.
Join us at Boggy Creek Trail for a Spooky Extravaganza that’s appropriate for the whole family. There will be games, candy, prizes, music and more!
Kid's Mini Market
This mini market will be hosted inside ACR’s Classroom, and will feature artists 5-17 years old who incorporate reuse into their creations. Come out to show your support for the young artists in our community!
Kid's Mini Market
This mini market will be hosted inside ACR’s Classroom, and will feature artists 5-17 years old who incorporate reuse into their creations. Come out to show your support for the young artists in our community!
Application Deadline - Kid's Mini Market
If you’re a reuse artist between the ages of 5-17 and looking to dip your toes into selling your creations, today is the LAST day to apply to be a vendor at our upcoming Kid’s Mini Market, taking place on Saturday, Sept. 9th, and Sunday, Sept. 10th, in ACR’s Workshop! This market is indoors, affordable, low stress, super friendly and a perfect entryway for anyone who has never sold their art before.
There are no applications fees, just get yours in before 11:59PM today!
Make & Take: DIY Fabric Sample Bags
Join us for a FREE make & take at the center to create the mother figure in your life a personalized gift! We’ll have pre-sewn bags available for you to add the perfect finishing touches and handles. Pick up a card while you’re in the center, and voila! Instant Mother’s Day gift!
Earth Day: Clothing Swap and Mending Clinic 🌎
FREE!!!
Celebrate Earth Day with ACR by bringing your gently used clothing items that you no longer wear, and swap them for something new to you! We'll also have menders on site for small repairs to ensure your garment can maximize its life!
Guidelines for the swap:
Adult clothing, only
No shoes, handbags, accessories, etc.
Please limit what you bring to one bag
🚫 No dumping! 🚫 If you wouldn’t be happy to receive the item yourself, please find an alternative method to recycle the garment
Swap freely! Don’t expect the same value back that you give - there should be no strings attached to the items you bring!
Spring Reuse Market
We’ll be hosting our spring reuse market in the building’s side lot! Come support over 60 local artists over the weekend. Plus, our board of directors will be raffling off some incredible prizes!
There will be a food truck on site each day and the center will open early to coincide with the market hours!
Austin Post Card Club
Join us in our classroom to learn all about post cards! We get in post cards from all decades, countries, and subjects. We’ll have knowledgeable folks on hand to talk to you about the different types of postcards and their value. Plus, you’ll be able to buy them onsite!
FREE to attend!
Spring Reuse Market
We’ll be hosting our spring reuse market in the building’s side lot! Come support over 60 local artists over the weekend. Plus, our board of directors will be raffling off some incredible prizes!
There will be a food truck on site each day and the center will open early to coincide with the market hours!
Make & Take: Valentine’s Day Cards!
Join us at the center for a FREE card making craft! We’ll be set up inside the community space with all the supplies you’ll need to create a personalized Valentine for your loved one.
Make & Take: Buttons!
Join us at the center for a free button making craft! We’ll be set up inside the community space with all the supplies you’ll need to create a pin-back button. All donations received will go to support our January 2023 School of the Month - Anderson Mill Elementary!