MISSION:
Offroute Art’s primary function is to support artists aged 16-24 by creating and engaging these individuals in an inclusive community that connects their art, energy, and vision with a greater audience. We believe that the power of art combined with youth energy is a force for good in the world. By giving young adults support and belonging, community organically begins to grow and expand. 

OUR WORK:

• partner with businesses and organizations to display and sell the work of artists (ages 16 - 24)
• connect with artists from all backgrounds, who are driven to create original pieces of art part-time, full-time, or sometimes.
• build connections between artists and a broader audience.
• break down barriers between art, accessibility, and affordability.
• support emerging artists from all backgrounds and identities by giving them another platform to connect to a wider audience.
• reuse materials to the fullest extent possible, by prioritizing reused or donated materials.
• ensure artists always receive 100% of their art sales.​

WHERE WE WORK:

• Offroute primarily operates in Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh, PA) and Connecticut (Middletown & New Haven), with occasional pop-ups in New Jersey and New York. 
• We work where there is need and where our community can best support our artists. 
• The majority of our artists are from PA and CT but we accept art from across the US. Everyone is local somewhere!

EXPLORE:

PEOPLE

INCLUSION

JOBS / VOLUNTEER

NEWSLETTERS

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS:

• Art Supplies. When we can, Offroute gives away gift cards, easels, paint, tools, and other types of supplies to our artists.
• In-person events. Since January 2020, we represent our artists at pop-up events including the Harlem Makers Collective, Harlem Creative Society,  I Made It Market!, Neighborhood Flea, 61C Cafe, Lawrenceville Pop-Up, and Hazelwood Flea. 
• Trivia Nights. From 2020 - 2022, Offroute offered a free monthly virtual trivia night. Teams across the US (from Honolulu to Boston!) learn more about Offroute. We still offer trivia nights on special occasions or for private groups.
• ​Partnership with Affirmative {Re]Action. Since March 2021, Offroute has partner with El Centro's Affirmative [Re]Action podcast to commission artists to create podcast covers for each episode.

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If you are interested in becoming a community or school partner, or donor, please contact us.

If you have new or used art supplies that you would like to donate, please email offrouteart@gmail.com.

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