Join GVA for a fun and free day celebrating art! Saturday, September 6, 10a.m. - 1p.m.

 

Art Supply Swap

No fees, no pressure — just creativity and community!

Do you have art supplies you can’t use? Ready to find some new supplies to create with? GVA will host its first Art Supply Swap from 10:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. on Art Appreciation Day, Saturday September 6! Here’s how it works:

  • Register here to participate. It’s free, but you must sign up.

  • Drop off days are Wed & Thur / Sept 3 & 4 from 10 am to 5 pm. NO swap items will be accepted on swap day so please save them for next time.

  • Acceptable Swap Items: Bring gently used or new art supplies you no longer need.
    Please make sure items are not moldy, dirty, super heavy, smelly, non-functional, or in need of repair.

    Bring mark making, tools, substrates, crafts, books, etc. Do not bring dried paints, small bits of paper or fabric … you get the idea. If it’s not usable, we can’t use it.
    No fully-finished pieces please, only supplies (Consider donating finished pieces to the Art Tag Sale happening the same day!)
    If you have a lot of small pieces, please bring them pre-packaged in bags or boxes.
    *GVA reserves the right to refuse any items*

  • GVA staff and volunteers will sort and arrange items into a second-hand supply extravaganza for Saturday, September 6. Artists who donate items to the supply swap will get early access at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning for “shopping.”

  • You do not need to donate supplies to attend the Art Supply Swap, so invite a friend! Browse what others have brought and take what inspires you. BYOB (Bring your own bags)

  • This is a free swap, but bring cash and consider making a cash donation to GVA in exchange for all the great art supplies you score!

  • Items left over will be donated elsewhere, incorporated into the GVA kids classroom, or recycled by GVA. We will not return any items.

 

Art Tag Sale

Come out and support local artists at our Art Tag Sale. Shop original artwork, prints, hand-crafted goods, art supplies, and more at yard-sale prices! Have finished art you would like to donate? Let us know!

 

Children’s Art Projects

Get messy, have fun, and enjoy time creating art!

 

Snacks & Beverages

Fuel up for a day of fun and grab refreshments on us!

 

Volunteer!

Volunteers are needed for donation sorting, overseeing Art Supply Swap and Art Tag Sale sales. Thank you for helping make our day a success!