The Community Exchange

Supporting Creativity and Connecting our Community

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Free Art + Craft Supplies for Everyone!

We are a community organization for sharing new and gently-used art and craft supplies to build community, spread creativity, and encourage sustainability. All of the supplies are shared through community donations, and everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of whether you donate.

Join Us

How To Participate

Attend an Exchange

Find new-to-you supplies!

Donate Supplies

Donate items you don't use

Donate Funds

Financially support
The Community Exchange

FAQs

I have a question...

Upcoming Events

June

Free Art Supplies Exchange &
NEW Crafted Connections: Meet others that Share your Craft

Saturday June 28, 2025

10am - 1pm


Friendly's Community Room
6729 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn IL 60402


September

Free Art Supplies & Crafted Connections

Saturday September 27, 2025

10am - 1pm


Oak Park Main Library
834 Lake Street, Oak Park IL 60301

What To Donate at an Exchange

We accept new or gently-used art and craft supplies in these categories:

FAQs

  • What is Crafted Connections?

    • A new meetup where you can chat with other creatives about your craft. It's being held at the same time and place as the Free Art Supplies Exchange.

  • How much do art supplies cost at the exchange?

    • It's all FREE! Come pick out anything you need.

  • Where can I donate supplies before the exchange?

    • To make arrangements, email info@communityexchange.art

  • Do you accept canvases that are already painted on?

    • Absolutely! Whomever takes it home will modify it to their creative use.

  • What happens to all the donations that remain at the end of the exchange?

    • We rent a storage unit to store the supplies between events.