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NameCountryCityEstablishedProfessional fieldType of organizationOnline/offlineCategories of materialsEstablishersAdditional FundingFees for suppliersFees for usersHow does it workCollateral Program
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FINLAND
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GoodstocksFinlandHelsinki2024Theater, film, events, gallery, museumGoodstock Oy; a resource sharing platform and online marketplace for the Finnish creative industriesOnlineSet elements, props, furniture, materials, textiles, costumes, equipment, pictures, vehicles etc.Kari Kankaanpäällä, Jyri Sucksdorffilla, Sanna Kultasella, Panu SirkiälläEuropean union - next generation EU, AVEK KopiostoPlacement feeNo separate user's fee; some items are for sale or rentProfessionals can rent, sell and buy items and materials used in the creative industries, such as theatre, film or events.
Additional services: transportation, storage, staff
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RoinaränniFinland-2013Performance nd visual art, exhibitionsA grassroots platform for recycling goods needed for performances and exhibitions.Online, FacebookAny art / creative field related materialsKatja Muttilainen and Mia KivinenNo additional fundingFreeItems for sale or give-awayMembers publish posts featuring items they wish to sell or give away and arrange the exchange directly with recipients. All posts are moderated by community moderators.
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MATERIALMAGASINETSwedenStockholm2021Freelance artists, institutions, organizations, independent groups and the likeNon-profit. A collaboration between museums, art galleries and theatres with the goal of reducing resource consumption in productionsOffline storage, online catalogueWood, paint, plastic, steel, textiles, glass, electronics, ccenography/decor, exhibition equipment, props, object, vehicles, etc.Owned and operated by Kulturhuset Stadsteatern ABOperates completely without third-party contributionsNo infoFree account, paid purchases/rentalsRental or purchases for registered members (registration is free). Visits by appointment. No delivery.
Additional service: production of podiums
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Materialbanken for kreative prosjekterNorwayTromsø > Oslo2022For everyoneAn art and dissemination project that collects and distributes used materials in exchange for people’s stories about the materials. Opened in Tromsø Kunstforening, later moved to Oslo National Academy of ArtOffline"The leftovers and crumbs from the art scene"Amalie Holthen, Robert Julian B. HvistendahlThe project was supported by Art in Public Space KOROFreeFreeMaterials are available in exchange for a suggestion; what should happen next after you take it from the bank?Events
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Bank of Materials (BOM)DenmarkAarhus2019 (closed)Desing and architecture-Online + offlineNot specifiedAarhus School of Architecture (AARCH), Kvadrat, Sørensen Leather, ZURFACE and DinesenNo informationFreeFreeThe bank operates with a currency of materials, knowledge and inspiration in exchange of great stories and documented processes.
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OFFCUTSwitzerlandBasel, Zürich, Bern, St. Gallen, Frauenfeld2012Art, craftsAll material market are independently organized (social franchising). The OFFCUT cooperative is a national network organization to which all material markets belong.Offline storesVaried range of art, craft and decorative materialsSimone Schelker, Tanja Gantner and Lucas GrossMigros Pioneer FundFreeItems for saleIn our material markets, we collect used and leftover materials that would otherwise end up in the trash. We sort, store and sell these as materials for new projects, thereby extending their lifespan.Events, workshops, educational events (no regular program)
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KulturbüroSwitzerlandBasel, Zürich, Bern, St. Gallen, Genf1998 (Zürich)Arts and cultureA network of independent associations in the cities of presenceOnline + offlineEquipment and workspacesMigros Culture PercentageThe Basel Cultural Office is supported by the Canton of Basel-Stadt and Migros Culture Percentage.
The Bern Cultural Office is sponsored by the Migros Culture Percentage and supported by the Burgergemeinde Bern (Bern Citizens' Association) and the City of Bern's Department of Culture.
The Cultural Office is a project of the Migros Culture Percentage, part of the Migros Group's social commitment (engagement.migros.ch) in partnership with the City of Geneva, with the support of the Loterie Romande.
No infoPaid serviceWorkshop use on-site, equipment rentals
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The Federation of RecuperathequesInternationalLyon, Strasbourg, Bruxelles, Paris, Rennes, Lièges, Reims, Eindhoven, Bordeaux, Dunkerque, Marseille, Nantes, Tournai, Louvain-La-Neuve, New York, Limoges, Caen, Nancy, Gent, Bolzano, Toulon, Roubaix, Orléans, Bourges 2015
(Beaux-Art, Lyon)		Students of art departmentsAssociation; a network of spaces based in educational institutions run by studentsOfflineNot specifiedOlivier Milis (co-founder)No infoNo infoMaterials can only be acquired with the local currency from the Recuperatheque. To get local currency to buy materials, students can collect materials that s/he doesn’t need and give to the Recuperatheque or provide services to the Recuperatheque.A Recuperatheque is a collaborative store of reused materials within a school of creation. It operates with its own currency or its own exchange system. It aims to promote sustainability, solidarity at creating social cohesion in schools.
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BARDERInternationalOriginated in LondonNo infoArts, museums, exhibitionsOnline platformOnlineAV equipment, art supplies, construction material,
crates, display, frames, furniture, lighting, office supplies,
packing supplies, pedestals, tools
Jae ChoNo infoFreeFreeA PEER-TO-PEER MATERIAL EXCHANGE PLATFORM FOR THE ARTS. The registered users can post and acquire materials via an online platform
complimentary collection and delivery service in London
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Circular Arts Network (CAN)UKPop up stores in the UK2020Art, creative fieldOnline platform, open-source plugin to integrate into any website. Not-for-profit

Administered by Sculpture Placement Group		Online + offlineArt resources, materials, and equipmentSculpture Placement Group and Scottish Contemporary Art NetworkFounded with support from Creative Scotland, Santander, SCAN, and the Awesome Foundation, and is currently funded by the Glasgow Guarantee, Friends, National Lottery, and donations from users. FreeItems for sale or give-awayOnline listing for registered users
Mini Depots are storage facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh where you can drop off and collect supplies
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Renee MaterialsUKLondon2022Creative fielda circular marketplace where companies offer their offcuts, surplus stock, and leftover waste to creatives and makers who need materials. Run by RENÉE MATERIALS LTDOnline + offlineTextile, paint, glass, stone, plastic, electronic, metal, paper, and others. Product categories: Inspiration Box, Mixed Bundle, Precision PackCircular Material Hub at Central Saint MartinsNo infoFree or a small logistics fee for suppliersItems for saleBusinesses upload their leftover materials for creatives to purchase. Materials can be ordered online via our webshop (hub.reneematerials.co.uk) and will be shipped to the customers, UK wide. Materials can also be bought in one of our in-person Hubs in London (Shoreditch and Hackney Wick)Residency, pop up sales
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Museum Freecycle UKUKLondon2014MuseumsA digital noticeboard, a part of the Freecycle platform. Freecycle is a grassroots, nonprofit movement 501(c)3 (registered in the US)OnlineDisplay cases, mannequins, plinths, storage boxes, office furniture, lighting etc.Caroline Keppel-PalmerFunded by grants, underwriting/sponsorship, ad royalties and individual donations.Free membership, free hostingItems for sale or give-away"When you sign up with Freecycle.org, you join one or more local Town groups and/or invite some local friends to form a Friends Circle. You make posts about things you want to gift or receive. Other members reply and then you arrange a pickup time and location. Just like that, you've saved something from going to a landfill and given it a new life."No
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MuseocycleUKYorkNo infoAccredited museumsAn initiative by Museum Development NorthOnlineDisplay cases, plan chests, shop fittings, stores racking, display boards, events/cafe tables, storage boxes, exhibition plinths, etc.Museum Development NorthNo infoFreeFreeListers upload the items. Recepients send a request and arrange the collection.No
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HANSEATISCHEN MATERIALVERWALTUNGGermanyHamburg2013Items are collected from the film productions, theaters, events, and trade fairs. The items are for everyone interesteda non-profit resource centerOfflineBackdrops, props, furnishings, event furniture, construction and craft materials, fabrics, and morePetra Sommer, Jens GottschauThe Hanseatischer Freundeskreis e.V., donations, Postcode Lotterie, Gebr. Heinemann, Hamburg Behörde für Kultur und MeidenFreeRentals only; prices vary based on the purpose and budget of the project• You are welcome to drop by and browse at any time—no appointment necessary (though please let us know in advance if you are coming as a large group).
• We offer items for both rent and sale—including stage sets, props, various materials, chairs, tables, and much more.
• Rental and purchase prices are based on the intended use (e.g., projects with a strong non-profit focus benefit from very low rates).		Events
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Schrott bewahreGermanyHamburg2024Manufacturing sector, exhibition construction, film, and theaterNon-commercial OfflineWood: slats, beams, panels, strips, etc.
Metal: profiles, sheet metal, pipes, hardware, etc.
Paper: cardboard, paperboard, rolls, etc.
Textiles: fabrics, carpeting, stage fabric (molton), banners, gauze, etc.
Plastics: sheets, strips, tarps, etc.
Building components: windows, doors, table frames, etc.
Fastenings: string, rope, screws, etc.
and more		FreeItems for saleWe rescue materials from festivals, art and cultural projects, events, and companies—saving them from disposal—and offer them at affordable prices to those who want to create something new.
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treibgutGermanyMunich2015Artistic and cultural projects, private or commercial construction and DIY endeavorsNon-commercial, non-profitOfflineA diverse array of materials—from exhibition structures, stage sets, art installations, and event components to film sets, temporary constructions, and materials from performances—as well as surplus items from private sourcesCrowdfunding via PaypalFreeItems for saleReusable materials can be brought to us by arrangement. If you are unable to transport them yourself, we can—capacity permitting—arrange to pick them up from your location.
Once received, we process the materials, catalog them for storage, and track them for the purpose of calculating their CO2 footprint.
Rentals available
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Material MafiaGermanyBerlin2012Industry, trade fairs, exhibitions, and the creative sectora company with a social marketing conceptOnline + offlineTextiles and fabrics, building materials, furniture, lamps and lighting, wood, props and decorations, plastics, paints,
paper, cardboard, cartonboard, other, glass		Katja von Helldorff and Simone KellerhoffGrantsFreeItems for saleThe project collects donated materials from local institutions. The materials are then upcycled or redistributed.Seminars and workshops
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Trash GaloreDACHLeipzig2019Social and artistic initiatives, companies, brands, agencies, trade fairsSocial enterpriseOfflineNot specifiedAnne-Sophie Müller, Lukas Binner, Fabian HöffnerNo infoNo infoFree of charge for social, cultural and artistic initiativesThe initiative provides leftover materials as donations to committed initiatives. Matching scheme: the receiver is contacted and the delivery is arranged only if there is a material match in the area. Free delivery within the DACH areaOther services: sustainability consulting, circular events
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ArtStocKFranceBlajan, Saint-Gaudens, Asnières-sur-Seine2009Arts professionals, craftspeople, and individualsA non-profit organizationOnline + offlineMaterials from live performances, theater, cinema, and large-scale eventsCo-founded with RESSAC, a national network of artistic and cultural resourcesArtStock has the support of the Ile-de-France Region, the Occitanie Region, ADEME Ile-de-France, ADEME Occitanie, and the State within the framework of the “Supporting green alternatives in culture” scheme of the cultural and creative industries (CCI) sector of France 2030, operated by the Caisse des Dépôts.FreeItems for sale or rentThe initiative collects materials, props, textiles, and high-end manufacturing sets directly from major national theaters, film studios, and event venues.The collected materials are redistributed through specialized spaces, "Matériauthèque" and EcoBoutik. The recycled and upcycled materials and products are rented or sold at affordable prices.Workshops, raise-awareness program
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ReMidaItaly and worldwideMilan, Turin, Genoa, Calderara di Reno (Bologna), Borgo San Lorenzo (Florence), Varese, Naples
Vaggeryds, Sweden, Trondheim, Norway, Perth, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina
1996CultureCultural sustainability, research, and creative recycling centerOfflineClean industrial and manufacturing waste:
• Paper and cardboard
• Plastics and polymers
• Textiles and yarn
• Wood
• Metals and electronics
• Ceramics and glass
• Natural/miscellaneous materials		The Municipality of Reggio Emilia, Iren Emilia, Fondazione Reggio Children – Centro Loris Malaguzzi FreeAn annual membership card
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On MaterialsGreeceAthens2018 (closed)Collaborative platform, a part of START – Create Cultural ChangeOnline + offlineworkshops, events and calls
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Art Stock UkraineUkraineonline2019Visual artInstagram accountOnlineMostly materials for painting and graphics, books, gadgetsJulyia MysenkoPaid publication for items for sale, free for giving awayMostly items for sale but could be free of chargePaid publication for items for sale, free for giving awayNo
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SCRAP Creative ReuseUSAAnn Arbor, Baltimore, Portland, Richmond1999Education, crafts, arts501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationOnline and offlineYarn, fabric, and sewing notions; arts, crafts, school, and office supplies; paper of all colors and sizes; specialty items donated by local businesses and manufacturers; colored pencils, markers, and pens; scrapbooking supplies (stamps, paper, tools, etc.); greeting cards and gift wrap for every occasion; wood, metal, and plastic in a variety of shapes and sizes; vintage ephemeraEnthusiasts and teachersGrants, individual donorsDonated materials are stored in a few locations; visitors can purchase them. A sustainable business model of creative reuse service delivery that lends itself to replication by all communitiesEducational events
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Materials for the ArtsUSANew York City1979Arts professionals, educators and studentsA New York City Department of Cultural Affairs program + Friends of MFTA is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization OfflineNot specifiedAngela Fremont, artistThe City of New York funds infrastructural and operational costs for MFTA; Friends of Materials for the Arts (FOMA), MFTA’s nonprofit partner, supports other initiatives through our Education CenterMembership-basedPaid membershipFree shopping visits for registered organizations upon reservation.
Sources of materials: funders, corporate support, in-kind support		Artists-in-Residence program, Designer-in-Residence Program, Gallery program, Third Thursday program, Professional Development program and Field Trip/In-School Residency programs
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Arts and ScrapsUSADetroit1989Art educationA nonprofit organisationOfflineArt and craft materialsPeg UpmeyerGrants, sponsorships, donationsReceives donations from individuals and businesses, sells stuff to visitorsWorkshops and hands-on events
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THE ARTIST MATERIAL FUNDCanadaGreater Toronto and Hamilton Area2014Cultural institutions, artists and individuals in the communityA community engagement projectOffline, pop upRaw workable materialSuzanne CarteSupported by the Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB)As an economically and environmentally responsible redistribution centre, the service gives raw workable material another life by collecting materials from cultural institutions across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area, and making them free and available to artists and individuals in the community.

First-come, first-served.
There is no limit to what you can take.
Take only what you need.
It is pick up only.
We do not accept unsolicited drop offs.
We do not deliver.
You don’t need to be an artist to collect material.
We’ve got lots to go around.
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If you know an initiative that could be added to this list, or would like to request a correction, reach out: kim.adel.art@gmail.com
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