Think creative hub meets community center with a dash of utter silliness and lots of fun - all designed to be fully accessible to kids.
The Department of Curious Things is an innovative and inclusive multi-purpose space designed specifically for children to ignite creativity and elevate their voices.
Keep scrolling to learn more!
A very curious bus.
The Department of Curious Things is starting out on the road in a "field unit." We'll be buying a bus to convert into a mobile creative studio for kids!
Purchase the Bus
Obtain Permits + Insurance
Maintenance + Repairs
Design bus interior
Begin build out
Bring art to the kids!
Phase 1
Phase 1 of this project is all about obtaining a bus, getting all the paperwork filed for it, and making sure it's ready for service!
The estimated cost for Phase 1 is $8,000.
Phase 2
Phase 2 is the build out! Once we have a bus that is cleared for take-off, we'll begin the process of converting the interior to include lots of workspace for kids to explore their creativity and curiosity!
The estimated cost for Phase 2 is $12,000.
Conceptual rendering
$20K
is our goal!
You can help make it happen by donating to the project below.
You can "shop" the list of things we need or donate a general dollar amount directly as a one-time or monthly contribution.
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The Department of Curious Things, Inc. is a for-profit benefit corporation established for the specific public benefit purpose of supporting the well- being, creativity, and personal development of children by providing inclusive and accessible environments for artistic exploration, curiosity-driven experiences, and imaginative community programming.