Community Exchange

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

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Upcoming Events

What's Blooming on Harrison

Saturday May 31, 2025

11am - 7pm

Oak Park Arts District
Harrison St from Cuyler Ave to Humphrey Ave, Oak Park, IL

*** Visit our booth for a raffle, a kid-friendly craft, and to drop off supplies! ***

(please limit donation to 1 shopping bag)

Free Supplies Exchange: Summer Edition

NEW Crafted Connections: A Space to Share your Skills

Details Coming Soon!

What To Donate at an Exchange

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

fabric
notions (needles, thread, pins, buttons, zippers, bias tape, ribbon)
yarn
needles (knitting, crochet, latch hook)
canvases
paints (oil, acrylic, poster, fingerpainting)
paintbrushes
paper
sketchbooks
pencils, charcoal, pastels
markers, crayons, coloring books
cutting tools
all types of glue
stickers
small toys
journaling/scrapbook paper
jewelry-making materials
craft kits
instructional and pattern books
school and office supplies

FAQs

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.