Thursday, August 21 — right before heading to the Black Excellence event in Buffalo — I stopped by my store and saw the word “Creativity” ripped straight off our window.
In the rush of getting ready for the event, I didn’t even have time to react. Later it hit me: they didn’t just peel vinyl. They tried to erase a message… a movement.
Spill Your Creativity isn’t a sign on glass. It’s a safe hub for youth, artists, and dreamers in Lockport, NY — a place where kids grab paint markers, where community gathers, and where expression is the point. You can scrape a window, but you can’t erase hope.
What we’re doing next
We’re rebuilding smarter and stronger — replacing signage, covering core costs so the doors stay open, and upgrading security (cameras + motion sensors) to protect everyone who walks in.
Our $2,000 goal (transparent breakdown)
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$700 — Rent & NYSEG
Keep the doors open and the lights on so the hub stays accessible. -
$600 — Security upgrades
Multi-camera system + motion sensors + basic cloud storage to deter and document. -
$450 — New window signage & installation
Restore the message they tried to remove — bigger, brighter, better. -
$150 — Paint & restoration supplies
Clean-up, touch-ups, and making the space welcoming again. -
$100 — Emergency repair buffer
Small, inevitable “oh wait” costs (brackets, adhesive, cables, etc.).
We’re grateful for every share, dollar, and word of encouragement. This space belongs to the community and together, creativity can’t be erased.
How you can help
Donate/Share: https://gofund.me/b933ee38
Shop with purpose: A portion of purchases supports the studio.
Shop SYC → /collections
Spread the word: Tell a friend, tag a neighbor, bring a kid who needs a creative outlet.
Thank you for standing with Spill Your Creativity. We’ll keep posting updates with receipts and progress so you can see your impact in real time
Bring Creativity back