WHAT WE DO

• partners with businesses and organizations to display (and sell) the work of artists (ages 16 - 24), 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 and accessibility

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. We have envisioned opening a physical location in the form of a nonprofit coffee shop and community space that attracts a broad audience and allows young adults to feel active and empowered within their community.

AFFORDABLE ART STORE:

• Supports emerging artists from all backgrounds and identities by giving them another platform to connect to a wider audience.
• Artists receive 100% of the profits from their art sales.
• Public connects with affordable, original art.

OUR COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
We reuse materials as much as possible. When you make a purchase from  from Offroute, it is most likely packaged in reused or donated materials. We hope you can reuse these materials as well, or recycle them.*
*Reuse is any activity that lengthens the life of an item. Recycling is the reprocessing of an item into a new raw material.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS:

• Art Supplies. Since May 2020, Offroute had given away gift cards, a plein air easel, a tabletop straightedge easel, and other types of art 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. Since April 2020, every second Saturday Offroute offers a free virtual trivia night. Teams across the US (from Honolulu to Boston!) learn more about Offroute, have fun, and win fun prizes.
• Connecting Artists with Artists. Since December 2020, Offroute has hosted the "Ask Us Anything" interview series where Offroute artists interview artists.
• 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.

BELOW ARE THE FRAMEWORKS & PRINCIPLES WE HAVE BUILT OUR VALUES AROUND.
THESE GUIDE US IN HOW WE HONOR OUR ARTISTS AND APPROACH THEIR WORK:

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"[A]n unexpected result of restorative practices in business has proved to be an enhanced sense of community. In addition to protecting a company’s human capital from the competition, social bonds and improved relationships fostered by restorative practices within an organization create an environment that supports learning and change."
          -Ted Wachtel ​

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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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