Art Supply Swap

Art Supply Swap

Join us for our 2nd Art Supply Swap!

By ShowUp

Date and time

Sunday, July 21 · 12 - 3pm EDT

Location

Beacon Gallery

524B Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02118

About this event

  • 3 hours

Art Supply Swap is back!


If you're in need of a supply refresh or simply want to get rid of materials you no longer need then join us for Art Supply Swap on Sunday July 21st from 12pm - 3pm.


Enjoy an afternoon of refreshments while networking and trading art supplies with fellow artists!


Note: Please be sure to check list below to see what items are acceptable for swapping.

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Items that we accept:

Art + Craft
pencils, colored pencils, markers, drawing pens, erasers, sharpeners, acrylic paint, oil paint, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, clean canvases, pastels, charcoal, crafting clay, ink and ink pads, printmaking tools, calligraphy tools, hand tools, scissors, cutting mats, beads + jewelry making supplies, art storage containers, cigar boxes

Fibers
thread, knitting + crochet tools, sewing needles, aida cloth, fabric (larger than 10" x 10", please no scraps!), elastic, zippers, leather, pins, lace, hemp, embroidery floss, rotary cutters, scissors, stencils, yarn, patterns, transfers, knitting + sewing baskets and cases, rulers, vintage and modern notions and tools

Stationery
watercolor paper, craft paper, scrap booking paper, wallpaper (samples), sketchbooks, notebooks, stationery, envelopes, sticky notes, glue, tape, memo books, rulers, cards, stamps, stickers, ink pads

Books
art- and craft- related books, coloring books, sewing books, vintage books + maps, collage materials, craft magazines, handmade books and zines

Other items

enamel pins, patches, maps, clean planters, small gardening supplies, bubble mailers and packing supplies (except styrofoam packing peanuts), shipping boxes, paper & reusable shopping bags, frames, mats, easels, buttons


Items that we cannot accept:

  • Fake flowers and plants
  • Holiday decorations, holiday-specific books, or anything Christmas-related
  • Home linens, towels, sheets, drapes or tablecloths
  • Anything toxic, combustible or hazardous (including spray paints and aerosols)
  • Clothing and clothing hangers of any kind
  • Electronics and appliances
  • Tile and fabric samples
  • House paint
  • Medical supplies
  • Scraps of fabric smaller than 10" x 10"
  • Anything broken or needing repair, especially sewing machines
  • Binders or large office supplies
  • Glitter or anything with glitter
  • Heavy or Oversized Items: anything that requires more than one person to carry

Organized by

ShowUp is a groundbreaking contemporary art exhibition, education, and community-building space, creating an innovative environment for underrepresented artists' voices and visions located in Boston's South End. ShowUp strives to foster art, education, and empowerment through proven models for success. We support event accessibility for all with free and sliding scale ticketing.