The Big Art Supply Swap
The Big Art Supply Swap is back at GoMA for 2025! Come along on Saturday 30th August for a day of creativity, community, and of course, swapping!
About The Big Art Supply Swap
| 30th August 2025 | |
| 11am | |
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Gallery of Modern Art Gallery of Modern Art Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow City Centre G1 3AH |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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 considered 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
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