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Creative Reuse Center & Gallery in OTR
Shop 🛍️Weds-Sat 12-6pm
Donation Appts ♻️ Tues-Weds 12-5pm

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⏰Save The Date!

What: ReMADE 2026
Fundraiser + Gallery Show

When: Friday December 4th, 2026
from 6-9 PM

Where: Art Academy Site 1212,
1212 Jackson Street

We are excited to announce our 4th annual ReMADE fundraiser and gallery show! This year is extra special because we’re celebrating 10 years of creativity and sustainable arts stewardship.

Head to the links in bio to:
🎟️ Reserve your tickets
🖼️ Become a ReMADE Artist
🌀 View our RFP for ReMADE Experience Artists

We can’t wait for you to join us in December! taken in Cincinnati, Ohio by @indigohippo

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a month ago

We’re back from our October donation pause and want to revisit our donation policy as we welcome your amazing materials! 📦

WALK-IN DONATIONS: We can take walk-ins any time we are open, in amounts of about 2 shoe boxes OR two small bags, or less! (Examples pictured)

DONATION APPOINTMENTS: Any amounts larger than the quantities above require a donation appointment. Donation appointments can be scheduled on our website and equal anything from a very large bag up to a full car-load!

Please note, if you have any questions or difficulties with getting us your donation on a day we accept appointments, just reach out by emailing us and we’re happy to work with you. Additionally, if you have a larger amount than a walk-in but it is an item on our “needed” list, please reach out! 🌟

HIGHLY NEEDED ITEMS:
🧶Yarn
🎨Paint of all types
✍️Drawing Materials

When preparing your donation, visit www.indigohippo.org/donation-guide (link in bio) to see our full donation guide for the list of items we accept, what items are paused, and what items are highly needed.

💙 Thank you as always for choosing to donate your amazing creative materials so they can find a second life and avoid ending up in the landfill! We appreciate you!

#creativereusecenter #thriftstoreforartsupplies #choosetoreuse #community taken in Indigo Hippo by @indigohippo

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a year ago

Raise your hand 👻 if you're still piecing together your halloween costumes and decor!

Stop in today & Saturday 12-6pm for all the spooky season and diy inspiration you need at a pay-what-you-can price. 🎃 #diyhalloweencostumes
#diyhalloweendecor
#creativereuse #thriftyhalloween #thrifthalloween taken in Indigo Hippo by @indigohippo

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20 hours ago

Got questions about joining the ReMADE Gallery Show + Fundraiser as an artist? We’ve got you covered! 💥
 Swipe through for some of the most frequently asked questions or head to the Artist Submission page for all the exciting details and full list of FAQs at indigohippo.org/artist-form or via our link in bio!🎨

🛎️ Art submission and art drop off deadline: *November 7th* — don’t miss it!
 Thanks for your creativity, generosity, and heart. 💙🦛

#artshow #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #artshow #supportthearts by @indigohippo

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4 days ago

We're celebrating @blinkcincinnati weekend with some fun and exciting additions to the web shop! Check 'em out at indigohippo.org/shop before they're gone:

🌕 Moon tapestry perfect for Spooky season!
🌈 Beautiful, high quality oil pastels
🖌 Top notch paint brushes
🧵 Handmade hanging pockets!
🐰 Alice & Wonderland pocket watch necklace
🔡 Alphabet Stamps w/ upper & lowercase letters
🟦 Self-Inking stamper kit
🖋 Dual-tip set of Alcohol Markers
🔳 Black Presentation Board pack
🧚‍♀️ How to draw & paint fairies book!

...just to name a few!
#cincinnatithrifting #overtherhine #otrcincinnati
#blink2026 #cincinnatiohio taken in Indigo Hippo by @indigohippo

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7 days ago

As if you needed another reason to come downtown this week, we have so much creative goodness in the shop!

Classic tomato pin cushions, SO many beads to choose from, painting books galore, alllll the jump rings, costume patterns and pumpkin carving kits, fall stamps and decor, fabric, project boards, and more. 🍅🪡📿📚🎃🍂 Stop in today through Saturday from 12-6pm to shop!

#cincinnatiohio #thriftcincinnati #creativereuse #upcycledhalloween #upcycledhalloweendecor taken in Indigo Hippo by @indigohippo

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9 days ago

Aaaaand here's a web drop for your weekend! ✨️

Beautiful beads, Fiskars box-making kit, watercolors, liquid charcoal, a Bob Ross painting book, collectors edition of Mad Magazine, acrylic brush pens, and a Sizzix Big Shot are just a few of the new items added to our web shop this week! 👀 Shop at indigohippo.org/shop while they last.

#creativereuse #shopcincinnati #shopcincinnatilocal #shopsmallcincinnati #thriftcincinnati taken in Main Street OTR by @indigohippo

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14 days ago

Thanks to everyone who stopped by on Final Friday for the opening of TRYING TIMES @bytcflowers !🌷

The show is full of moments in time captured by TC across recent years at some of our favorite spots around town: cocktails at @thelounge_northside alongside sketches at @1215winecoffee , the old @collective_espresso bar, and our neighbor @longfellowcinti

All the sketches can be purchased day-of right off the wall. Come by to see what memories you share! 👀 taken in Cincinnati, Ohio by @indigohippo

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16 days ago

The ReMADE 2026 Call for Art is Live! 📣

Calling all artists to join us for the fourth edition of our annual fundraiser and gallery show, ReMADE! And, celebrating 10 years of being a creative resource for our city. Artist submission to this unique event is FREE, and *everyone* is welcome to participate! 👀

We kindly ask all participating artists to donate a work of art to be auctioned off at our live event on Friday, December 4th, at the @artacademyofcincinnati ‘s SITE 1212. All proceeds from artwork sales will go toward supporting the ongoing mission of Indigo Hippo. 💫

Full event and artist details can be found on our artist submission page (link in bio), but here are some quick highlights:

🌀 Submission to the show is FREE (link in bio)
🌀 All work must be 20” x 20” or smaller and under 5 lbs
🌀 Each participating artist will receive:
    ◦    A complimentary ticket to ReMADE ’26
    ◦    A $10 voucher to Indigo Hippo
    ◦    Social media recognition
    ◦    A custom pin recognizing artists at the event!
🌀Once you fill out the form, you are automatically accepted, and able to drop off artwork.

🔔 Final deadline to drop off artwork is NOVEMBER 1st.

We were absolutely blown away by the incredible pieces donated last year, and we’re so excited to once again celebrate the creativity of our local artists! 🎨

Thank you for your consideration and generosity! 💙🦛

#remade #indigohippo #creativereuse #creativereusecenter #artisforeveryone by @indigohippo

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18 days ago

NEW this week to our web shop! 🤗

🔨 Tandy Leathercraft Set
🧲 Make Art Stay-tion
🔡 Alphabet Stamps
🌈 Rembrandt Soft Pastels
📜 Pastel Card
🔲 Dexter Mat Cutter
✏️ Vintage Faber-Castell Colored Pencils
✒️ Collectible set of Pelikan Fountain Pens
🔤 Metal Letter Stamp Kit
🕯Full, Like new Candle Making Kit

and more! Shop all the goodies at indigohippo.org/shop while they last!

#creativereuse #cincinnatithrift
#cincythrift #otrcincinnati #indigohippo taken in Cincinnati, Ohio by @indigohippo

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21 days ago

Sneak peek of the beautiful works in TRYING TIMES, a solo show @bytcflowers !

Stop by for the opening reception tomorrow night (Final Friday) between 6-8pm to see the work, and to chat with TC about drawing and the importance of creative practice.

We’ll have the shop open late, a drawing table for you to sit and sketch, and some snackies. Come through!

#localartist #dailydrawings #creativereusecenter #galleryshow taken in Indigo Hippo by @indigohippo

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23 days ago

Join us in October for our upcoming workshop, Mixed Media Florals, with local florist Cathryn Schehr @floral__cat 💐

When: Tuesday 10/13
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Indigo Hippo, 1334 Main Street

You will learn how to create a beautiful bouquet using live blooms and other whimsical materials from Indigo Hippo.

All materials will be provided including:
* blooms and greenery filler
* vases
* ribbon, fabric, twine, pinecones, sticks and other mixed media materials to add to your arrangement.

All participants will leave with a bouquet of fresh flowers in a glass vase along with new skills in flower arranging, like how to adapt your blooms for beautiful visual impact.✨No experience required!

🎟️Ticket link in bio! taken in Indigo Hippo by @indigohippo

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