Non Issue Studio

We’ve been busy the past few months working on "Give & Take: Swap Boxes for Allston-Brighton"—an interactive public art installation opening on 5/2! We’ve designed and built three swap boxes (think Little Free Libraries, but for more than just books) where people can give and take free items.

So far, community favorites for box themes are:
🌱 Little Free Greenhouse – plant-related items
🎨 Maker Box – small tools and materials for artists and crafters
🫖 Pottery Exchange – mugs, bowls, vases, and other ceramics

Help shape future themes—take our ongoing survey via the link in our profile!

As we gear up for opening, we’re actively collecting donations in these categories:
🌿 Plants, seeds, gardening tools
🎨 Materials, supplies, and tools for the artist, craftsperson, or maker
🫖 Ceramics—mugs, bowls, vases, pots, cups, and more

Have something to spare and live locally? DM us to coordinate—we’d be so grateful! Your donations will help fill the boxes and kick off the community exchange on opening day, May 2nd.

Thank you for our first 🌿 plant-themed donation-- 3 GORGEOUS hand-crafted terrariums 🌿
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"Give & Take: Swap Boxes for Allston-Brighton" is designed and fabricated by Brooke Scibelli and Dyllan Nguyen of Non Issue Studio. It is presented in partnership with Harvard EdPortal and will be on view at 224 Western Ave, Allston, MA, from May 2, 2025 to April 2026. The Ceramics Program at the Office for the Arts at Harvard is a project partner, generously gifting artisan-made pottery throughout the year.
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Special thanks to so many lovely & generous humans & cats who have helped make this project happen! Monica Chiang , Eve Alpern , Gabriella Melchiorri , Kaylynn Mayo .co, Mel Taing .ltaing, Jordan Carr , Maureen Kavanaugh , and the generous Cranston Street neighbors. Special thanks to , , oh_sabeedee, for the inspiration and coaching!
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