Alexandria, VA – The first Little Free Art Supplies Box in the Alexandria area has opened in the Fort Hunt neighborhood, thanks to the efforts of Girl Scout Cadettes from Troop 791 working on their Silver Award.
The Silver Award is the second-highest award in Girl Scouts of the USA and the highest award for Cadettes. It is earned by developing and undertaking a project that creates a lasting change in the community. Girl Scouts at the Cadette level (grades 6–8) must dedicate a minimum of 50 hours each to their Silver Award project.
Three Girl Scouts—Katie Damsky, Scarlett O’Brien, and Bea Slaton—designed, built, and installed the art box at the corner of Riverside and Londonderry Roads. The grand opening was held September 7.
The concept is simple: “It’s like a little free library except with art supplies instead of books,” the Cadettes explained. Any art or craft materials—from paintbrushes to beads to wool—may be taken or donated, encouraging recycling and inspiring creativity for artists of all ages…