Leadership (8)
- Ann May Woodward
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Executive Director
ann@scrapexchange.org - Phoebe Brush
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Operations Manager / Volunteer Coordinator
operations@scrapexchange.org - Julia Gartrell
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Retail Store Manager
store@scrapexchange.org - Nicole Hogan
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Retail Store Assistant Manager
store2@scrapexchange.org - Rowan Martell
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Events Coordinator
events@scrapexchange.org - Daniel Bagnell
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Collections Coordinator
collections@scrapexchange.org - Ruth Warren
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Marketing and Promotions Coordinator
onlinesales2@scrapexchange.org - Ruth Eckles
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Office Support
office@scrapexchange.org
Topics
- Address:
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923 Franklin St, Bays 1 and 2
Durham , NC 27701 - Website:
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The Scrap Exchange – Events
The Scrap Exchange's mission is to promote creativity, environmental awareness and community through reuse. The organization is the only non profit creative reuse center in the state, and is a favorite downtown Durham destination. In 1991, Chris Rosenthal, and a board of directors started The Scrap Exchange. Ms. Rosenthal is also the founder of an Australian program called “The Reverse Garbage Truck”. Since then, The Scrap Exchange has collected tons of North Carolina’s discards- in the form of fabric, cones, tubes, zippers, elastic, lace, foam, paper, matte board, boxes baskets, adhesives and various other materials that are not recycled.
The creative reuse center, located in Durham’s Liberty Warehouse, houses a retail store, artists marketplace, workshop /birthday party room/open studio, art gallery, office, and warehouse. The store not only serves the Durham community, and is a destination for those who are in need of interesting, high quality, affordable materials. The Scrap Exchange sells the materials at 50-75% off retail value.
The Scrap Exchange's operation is straightforward: a nonprofit 501-c3, it collects material donations from hundreds of individuals, businesses, industries, and municipal sources and distributes them through a creative reuse center located in Durham. Further distribution of the materials occurs in the form of outreach events, workshops and Birthday parties. The materials collected represent a glimpse of local industry and businesses. The donors receive a tax letter for the fair market value, the arts community has access to hard to find, affordable materials, and The Scrap Exchange prevents reusable items from entering the waste stream. The organization is primarily self sufficient, but does seek funding to keep operational costs of programming and materials affordable. Recent grants and donations have come from the Durham Arts Council, Triangle Community Foundation, Daniel Cameron Foundation, RTI, North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance, Tri-Giving Circle, and individual donations.
Past Events
- Green Gallery Exhibit Opens September 16: "Shell We Tie a String to That?" (0 Comments)
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September 16 6:00 PM - October 15, 2011 5:00 PM
"Shell We Tie a String to That?" Featuring the art of Willa Brigham, Cyn Mallard, and Sara McCreary September 16 - October 15 Opening Reception: Friday, September 16 from 6-9pm The Scrap Exchange opens a new Green Gallery art exhibit... Read more >
- Scrap Exchange Hosts 9/11 Art Installation (0 Comments)
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September 10 10:00 AM - September 30, 2011 5:00 PM
Art Installation by Leon Grodski de Barrera "Retrospective Inference: 9/11/01 - 9/11/11" In honor of the recent 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, artist Leon Grodski de Barrera has created a very special art installation at The Scrap Exchange. This... Read more >
- Green Gallery Exhibit Opens August 19: "Know More Nothing" (0 Comments)
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August 19 6:00 PM - September 11, 2011 5:00 PM
The Scrap Exchange is pleased to announce the opening of a new Green Gallery art exhibit on August 19. "Know More Nothing" marks the first collaboration between artists Jason E Osborne and Alex Mignolo. The multi-media exhibition includes paintings, sculpture,... Read more >
- Scrap Exchange Plans Scrap A Go-Go Dance Party (0 Comments)
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July 30 6:30 PM - July 31, 2011 1:00 AM
The Scrap Exchange invites you to party under the sea and help them celebrate 20 years of creative reuse! The Scrap Exchange will host Scrap a Go-Go Under the Sea, a semi-formal dance party on July 30th at the Trotter... Read more >
- Free Coffee and Snacks While you Shop! (0 Comments)
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July 20, 2011 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Scrap Exchange turns 20 in 2011! And we are celebrating all...year...long. To help commemorate our 20th anniversary as a leader in creative reuse, we are offering our customers free coffee and snacks on the 20th day of each month... Read more >
- Green Gallery Exhibit Opens July 15: "Put a Bird On It" (0 Comments)
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July 15 6:00 PM - August 13, 2011 5:00 PM
"Put a Bird On It" Upcycled birdhouses, bird feeders and bird-focused art July 15 - August 13 Opening Reception: Friday, July 15 from 6-9 pm The Scrap Exchange is going to the birds with its next exhibit in The Green... Read more >
- Green Gallery Exhibit: Friends and Family 20/20 Show (0 Comments)
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June 17 6:00 PM - July 9, 2011 5:00 PM
What: "Friends and Family 20/20 Show" Where: The Green Gallery in The Scrap Exchange 923 Franklin St, Durham 27701 Dates: June 17 - July 9 This exhibit features upcycled art from artists throughout the community using repurposed materials in a... Read more >
- Call for Artists and Open Hanging Schedule for 20/20 Show (0 Comments)
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June 12 12:00 PM - June 16, 2011 6:00 PM
Call for Artists and Open Hanging Schedule Friends and Family 20/20 Show Hanging Dates: June 12 - June 16 Exhibit Dates: June 17 – July 9 Our annual Friends and Family open-hanging exhibit is almost here and we need YOU... Read more >
- Reuse Rodeo Scheduled for Raleigh (0 Comments)
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May 21, 2011 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Triangle Reuse Alliance is hosting the Raleigh Reuse Rodeo in cooperation with Habitat for Humanity ReStore of Wake County! Residents can bring certain reusable materials to one location for the benefit of multiple local non-profits dedicated to reuse and... Read more >
- Free Yoga in the Park (0 Comments)
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May 21, 2011 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
This summer in Durham Central Park, near the Farmer’s Market Come enjoy free yoga for the people, by the people. -Join us in a beautiful outdoor setting -Learn more about the ancient tradition of yoga -Explore flexibility, balance, and strength... Read more >
