by North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com
Fort Collins startup fuses sustainability and artistic expression to support the local community
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – A new grassroots initiative in Fort Collins is merging art, sustainability, and community impact. Always Be Creating, an innovative creative reuse store and community hub, has officially launched with a mission to repurpose donated art materials and empower local artists and educators through affordable access and creative education.
The hub, founded by local artist and entrepreneur Tracey Kazimir-Cree, is more than just a store—it’s a movement. The facility accepts donations of lightly used art supplies such as paint, brushes, fabric, yarn, mosaics, and more. These materials are then resold at affordable prices or repurposed for community workshops and classes, keeping usable items out of the landfill while inspiring creative reuse throughout Northern Colorado.
“We are passionate about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary,” says Kazimir-Cree. “This venture is more than a store—it’s a movement toward sustainable, creative living in our community.”
Through its efforts, Always Be Creating will:
- Support sustainability by reducing material waste
- Offer affordable art supplies to students, parents, teachers, and creatives
- Provide studio spaces, art education, and a rotating local artist gallery
The organization is raising funds through a Kickstarter campaign, where supporters can receive exclusive rewards while helping bring the creative reuse hub to life. Learn more about their mission and progress at alwaysbecreating.art.
Support the Movement
To learn more or donate, visit alwaysbecreating.art or view the Kickstarter campaign.
Source: Tracey Kazimir-Cree, Always Be Creating