The Big Art Supply Swap

The Big Art Supply Swap is back at GoMA for 2025!Join us at for a day of creativity, community, and of course, swapping! Bring your lightly-used or new art materials to trade with fellow art enthusiasts, or simply come take home some used supplies for your next craft - all FREE.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local makers, declutter your studios or art cupboard, and support sustainable creativity. Don't miss out on this exciting event - mark your calendar now!

This event is in partnership with CAN - Circular Arts Network, a circular economy tool created to support the arts.

Please only bring in crafting supplies and not large items or items in bad condition. We reserve the right to refuse any items that are not consired fit for purpose.

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS WE WILL ACCEPT:

• MARK MAKING: inks, pencils, paints, brushes, pastels, erasers, chalks, charcoals, markers, all in light and good used condition.
• FIBROUS MATERIALS: yarn, fabric, thread, embroidery supplies, knitting needles/crochet hooks, thread, ribbon, quilting tools, WORKING sewing machines.
• TOOLS: scissors, glue guns, hole punches, easels, photo equipment, pottery tools, rulers
• SURFACES: canvas, watercolor paper, drawing paper, scratch boards, panels, sketchbooks, construction paper, newsprint
• EXPENDIBLES: glue, tape, butcher paper, sandpaper, popsicle sticks, googly eyes, etc.
• CRAFTS: beads, jewelry findings, containers of all sorts, artificial flowers, foam, felt, scrapbooking supplies, stamps, ink pads.

EXAMPLES OF ITEMS WE WILL NOT ACCEPT:

• damaged or dried out materials
• sharp or dangerous tools
• large items (that won't fit in the boot of a car)
• magazines or books
• construction/architectural waste
• chemicals or toxic products
• food containers
• clothing items
• bedding & pillows
• glass or plastic bottles
• healthcare items
• CDs, VHS, DVDs, cassette tapes