MECCA, a nonprofit in Eugene, serves as a second-hand art supplies store focused on environmental consciousness and affordability. With over 7,000 square feet of space, it includes a community area and gallery. The Executive Director, Heather Campbell, highlights the abundant donations that exceed their processing capacity, facilitated by a small team and numerous volunteers. Notably, Cliff Martin, a former business owner, contributes materials to MECCA, enhancing its mission of turning waste into art, evidenced by featured artworks and collaborations with local artists.
As anyone who makes art knows, "art supplies are expensive," said Lexi Cuddeback, store manager at MECCA, a nonprofit second-hand art supplies store.
MECCA's mission is to decrease materials entering the waste stream while delivering them to people at affordable prices, creating a positive impact on the community.
Executive Director Heather Campbell emphasized, "We have almost more than we can handle," about donations, showcasing the grassroots nature of MECCA.
Cliff Martin, who sold his recycled art business to MECCA, now contributes to the mission of promoting recycling into art through the in-house brand ARTO'CYCLE.
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