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Indigo Hippo Indigo Hippo a nonprofit dedicated to making creative materials more accessible to everyone through our art supply thrift store.

Got questions about joining the ReMADE Gallery Show + Fundraiser as an artist? We’ve got you covered! 💥�Swipe through fo...
10/13/2026

Got questions about joining the ReMADE Gallery Show + Fundraiser as an artist? We’ve got you covered! 💥
�Swipe through for some of the most frequently asked questions or head to the Artist Submission page for all the exciting details and full list of FAQs at indigohippo.org/artist-form 🎨

🛎️ Art submission and art drop off deadline: *November 7th* — don’t miss it!
�Thanks for your creativity, generosity, and heart. 💙🦛

We're celebrating BLINK Cincinnati weekend with some fun and exciting additions to the web shop! Check 'em out at indigo...
10/10/2026

We're celebrating BLINK Cincinnati weekend with some fun and exciting additions to the web shop! Check 'em out at indigohippo.org/shop before they're gone:

🌕 Moon tapestry perfect for Spooky season!
🌈 Beautiful, high quality oil pastels
🖌 Top notch paint brushes
🧵 Handmade hanging pockets!
🐰 Alice & Wonderland pocket watch necklace
🔡 Alphabet Stamps w/ upper & lowercase letters
🟦 Self-Inking stamper kit
🖋 Dual-tip set of Alcohol Markers
🔳 Black Presentation Board pack
🧚‍♀️ How to draw & paint fairies book!
..just to name a few!

As if you needed another reason to come downtown this week, we have so much creative goodness in the shop! Classic tomat...
10/08/2026

As if you needed another reason to come downtown this week, we have so much creative goodness in the shop!

Classic tomato pin cushions, SO many beads to choose from, painting books galore, alllll the jump rings, costume patterns and pumpkin carving kits, fall stamps and decor, fabric, project boards, and more. 🍅🪡📿📚🎃🍂 Stop in today through Saturday from 12-6pm to shop!

Aaaaand here's a web drop for your weekend! ✨️Beautiful beads, Fiskars box-making kit, watercolors, liquid charcoal, a B...
10/03/2026

Aaaaand here's a web drop for your weekend! ✨️

Beautiful beads, Fiskars box-making kit, watercolors, liquid charcoal, a Bob Ross painting book, collectors edition of Mad Magazine, acrylic brush pens, and a Sizzix Big Shot are just a few of the new items added to our web shop this week! 👀 Shop at indigohippo.org/shop while they last.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by on Final Friday for the opening of TRYING TIMES TC Flowers !🌷The show is full of momen...
10/01/2026

Thanks to everyone who stopped by on Final Friday for the opening of TRYING TIMES TC Flowers !🌷

The show is full of moments in time captured by TC across recent years at some of our favorite spots around town: cocktails at The Lounge alongside sketches at 1215winecoffee , the old Collective Espresso bar, and our neighbor LONGFELLOW

All the sketches can be purchased day-of right off the wall. Come by to see what memories you share! 👀

The ReMADE 2026 Call for Art is Live! 📣Calling all artists to join us for the fourth edition of our annual fundraiser an...
09/29/2026

The ReMADE 2026 Call for Art is Live! 📣

Calling all artists to join us for the fourth edition of our annual fundraiser and gallery show, ReMADE! And, celebrating 10 years of being a creative resource for our city. Artist submission to this unique event is FREE, and *everyone* is welcome to participate! 👀

We kindly ask all participating artists to donate a work of art to be auctioned off at our live event on Friday, December 4th, at the Art Academy of Cincinnati ‘s SITE 1212. All proceeds from artwork sales will go toward supporting the ongoing mission of Indigo Hippo. 💫

Full event and artist details can be found on our artist submission page (link in bio), but here are some quick highlights:

🌀 Submission to the show is FREE (link in bio)
🌀 All work must be 20” x 20” or smaller and under 5 lbs
🌀 Each participating artist will receive:
    ◦    A complimentary ticket to ReMADE ’26
    ◦    A $10 voucher to Indigo Hippo
    ◦    Social media recognition
    ◦    A custom pin recognizing artists at the event!
🌀Once you fill out the form, you are automatically accepted, and able to drop off artwork.

🔔 Final deadline to drop off artwork is NOVEMBER 1st.

We were absolutely blown away by the incredible pieces donated last year, and we’re so excited to once again celebrate the creativity of our local artists! 🎨

Thank you for your consideration and generosity! 💙🦛

NEW this week to our web shop! 🤗🔨 Tandy Leathercraft Set🧲 Make Art Stay-tion🔡 Alphabet Stamps🌈 Rembrandt Soft Pastels📜 P...
09/26/2026

NEW this week to our web shop! 🤗

🔨 Tandy Leathercraft Set
🧲 Make Art Stay-tion
🔡 Alphabet Stamps
🌈 Rembrandt Soft Pastels
📜 Pastel Card
🔲 Dexter Mat Cutter
✏️ Vintage Faber-Castell Colored Pencils
✒️ Collectible set of Pelikan Fountain Pens
🔤 Metal Letter Stamp Kit
🕯Full, Like new Candle Making Kit

and more! Shop all the goodies at indigohippo.org/shop while they last!


Sneak peek of the beautiful works in TRYING TIMES, a solo show TC Flowers ! Stop by for the opening reception tomorrow n...
09/24/2026

Sneak peek of the beautiful works in TRYING TIMES, a solo show TC Flowers !

Stop by for the opening reception tomorrow night (Final Friday) between 6-8pm to see the work, and to chat with TC about drawing and the importance of creative practice.

We’ll have the shop open late, a drawing table for you to sit and sketch, and some snackies. Come through!

Join us in October for our upcoming workshop, Mixed Media Florals, with local florist Cathryn Schehr Floral Cat 💐When: T...
09/23/2026

Join us in October for our upcoming workshop, Mixed Media Florals, with local florist Cathryn Schehr Floral Cat 💐

When: Tuesday 10/13
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Where: Indigo Hippo, 1334 Main Street

You will learn how to create a beautiful bouquet using live blooms and other whimsical materials from Indigo Hippo.

All materials will be provided including:
* blooms and greenery filler
* vases
* ribbon, fabric, twine, pinecones, sticks and other mixed media materials to add to your arrangement.

All participants will leave with a bouquet of fresh flowers in a glass vase along with new skills in flower arranging, like how to adapt your blooms for beautiful visual impact.✨No experience required!

🎟️Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/MixedMediaFloralWorkshop

Weekend Web Drop! ⬇️Shop all the new-to-you items at indigohippo.org/shop including a vintage Singer skirt marker, soft ...
09/19/2026

Weekend Web Drop! ⬇️

Shop all the new-to-you items at indigohippo.org/shop including a vintage Singer skirt marker, soft pastels, stamp towers, a letter/number stamp set, Princeton Velvetouch paintbrushes, a vintage woodburning kit, Gorilla Glue gun & glue sticks, a pretty blue bow planner, an epic wood image transfer kit, a set of carving knives, Feminist Felties Book, and more 👀🦍🌈🎀👗🖌

Address

1334 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH
45202

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

Telephone

+15139184917

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