Collage Poetry Exhibition Donation Drive

Event details Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Time: All day Location: Geisel Library - Service Hub - 9701 Hopkins Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 Type: Exhibits Campus area: University Center, Campuswide Audience: Staff and Faculty, Alumni, Parents and Family, Students, Undergraduate, Graduate and Professional About this event Do you have old magazines, vintage zines, or leftover craft supplies? We are gathering materials for a community Collage Poetry project that will be turned into a public exhibition. What is Collage Poetry? Collage Poetry weaves together existing text and visual fragments such as magazine cutouts, newspaper snippets, book jackets, zines, school reports/papers, and even non-paper materials (yarn, ribbon, glitter) to form a new, layered work of art. Check out examples from the Alice Notley Artworks collection, like Alone - I Pour a Cup or Vacuum. What to Donate: We are seeking materials in any language, including: Magazines and newspapersBook jackets and zinesOld school reports or papersMixed media (yarn, ribbon, fabric scraps, etc.)Where to Donate: Donations can be dropped off at the collection boxes located in the Service Hubs at Geisel Library and WongAvery Library during each building’s open hours. View Geisel’s hoursView WongAvery’s hours (note: WongAvery is closed on Saturdays)Note: All donations are final and will not be returned. Please ensure all donated papers, reports, or documents are free of sensitive or personal information. We kindly ask that all donations be clean and free of mold, odors, or pests. For safety reasons, please do not donate hazardous materials, including broken glass, chemicals, or sharp metal objects. Questions? Contact us at ucsdlibrary@ucsd.edu. Official event details: https://calendar.ucsd.edu/event/collage-poetry-exhibition-donation-drive