The Resource Exchange

The Resource Exchange Philadelphia's Non-profit Creative Reuse Center
Please CALL/EMAIL for all inquiries – thanks!

We hope to incentivize creative reuse throughout the community by selling all of our material at reduced cost, typically 1/3 to 1/2 off the cost of buying new!

• artists and craftspeople use our donated and salvaged material to create art, furniture, home decor, and other unique creative reuse items.

• film and theater companies utilize salvaged scenery and set decoration in new productions, an

d are offered more responsible set building and waste management options.

• builders and contractors who utilize green design and building strategies buy our low cost, reclaimed building materials.

• homeowners and renters alike look to us for innovative ways to incorporate salvaged materials into home projects and decor.

• reusable resources and manufacturer surplus can easily be incorporated into art and environmental education programs in public schools and other nonprofit organizations, where funding for materials is often limited.

• environmentally conscious customers benefit from the opportunity to make purchasing decisions with not just cost, but conservation in mind.

06/21/2026

This one’s for the history buffs! The collage artists! The graphic design & photography lovers! And collectors of all things vintage!

The legendary LIFE magazine was first published in Nov, 1936 and remained in print for 64 years before it officially ceased printing in 2007.

But physical copies are still in heavy circulation today, and we’ve got a total of 81 stunning issues on hand! Ranging from the years 1937-1948, and bound into hardcover collections of 9 issues each.

Some iconic historical moments and covers include:
⭐️Marian Anderson’s historic 1939 concert at the Lincoln Memorial
⭐️1943-1944 WWII coverage & related ads
⭐️Picasso in his studio - when his paintings could sell for “as much as $25,000”!

Price: $50-$75 depending on condition & book size

*Most are in great vintage condition, with just a handful of missing or loose pages. Some of the hardcovers have compromised binding, but the magazines themselves are largely intact.

Only one week until the record earring holder workshop! There's only 11 spots left so get your tickets while you can 👀Si...
06/20/2026

Only one week until the record earring holder workshop! There's only 11 spots left so get your tickets while you can 👀
Sign up at tinyurl.com/workshop-june27 or with the link in our bio. See less

06/20/2026

Have you always wanted to add some designer touches to your walls or scrapbooks? Look no further! These wallpaper samples have so much variety in texture, colors, and designs, you will love using them in your next project.

Come by / Call to buy
💻📱www.theresourceexchange.org
📞267-997-0060
1800 N American
Shop & Gallery Hours
Wed-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-4

06/19/2026

Itching to make some new art? Shop this large selection of art supplies that will be sure to help you create your next big hit. Paint, markers, and fun wooden colored pencils- we have the goods for all of the artists!

MyArtscape Paint Set: $50

Come by / Call to buy / Shop Online
💻📱www.theresourceexchange.org
📞267-997-0060
1800 N American
Shop & Gallery Hours
Wed-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-4


We have in a bunch of beautiful natural textiles and fibers! Explore the neutral palette of cottons, wools, and flax. Th...
06/18/2026

We have in a bunch of beautiful natural textiles and fibers! Explore the neutral palette of cottons, wools, and flax.
Then, use this amazing pair of Howard Hand Carders to prepare your wool to spin the best yarn we have ever seen!

Howard Hand Card Pair $40

Come by / Call to buy / Shop Online
💻📱www.theresourceexchange.org
📞267-997-0060
1800 N American
Shop & Gallery Hours
Wed-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-4

June is the perfect time to stock up on all your gift giving needs. Dads AND grads, amirite? We’ve got the perfect grift...
06/17/2026

June is the perfect time to stock up on all your gift giving needs. Dads AND grads, amirite? We’ve got the perfect grift wrap, gift bags, ribbons, bows, etc. In florals, dots, stripes and GLITTER of all colors. Why buy new?

Come by / Call to buy
💻📱www.theresourceexchange.org
📞267-997-0060
1800 N American
Shop & Gallery Hours
Wed-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-4

Featured Artist: a.j. zone designEach a.j. zone design piece manifests with the intention of generating calmness and ord...
06/16/2026

Featured Artist: a.j. zone design

Each a.j. zone design piece manifests with the intention of generating calmness and order amongst chaos. Balanced patterns, warm earth tones, and clean, organic-inspired design drive each unique piece. Deeply textured pieces love to play amongst both natural and added lighting, casting a myriad of dynamic shadows.

Interwoven into his work is a mission to respect and fuel the regrowth of our precious resources by utilizing 100% of the pre-consumer waste generated during the drum building process and framing with primarily found and salvaged wood.
The mission to create works that are net positive continues by replenishing our forests via planting two trees per square foot of work sold.

a.j. zone’s work is on view in our reCreate Gallery until August 30th.

Shop & Gallery Hours
Wed-Sat: 10-6 Sun: 12-4

We still have a few spots open in this weekend’s Lamp That Thing workshop! Have you ever looked at something, and though...
06/16/2026

We still have a few spots open in this weekend’s Lamp That Thing workshop!
Have you ever looked at something, and thought “Man, that would look so much cooler as a lamp!”
Well, this is the class for you! Join artists Kieran and Emilie as they teach you basic wiring skills to create a functional lamp made from secondhand and unconventional materials.
See you there!

🔗tinyurl.com/workshop-lampthatthing
tickets are located in our bio!

🌎 Our next volunteer day will be June 27th, 11-2pm!Sign up today to help us save & sort valuable materials from ending u...
06/15/2026

🌎 Our next volunteer day will be June 27th, 11-2pm!

Sign up today to help us save & sort valuable materials from ending up in landfills.

Link below & in our bio:
🔗tinyurl.com/re-volunteer-jun27

💚✨creative r.e.use project! ✨💚Our customer, Amy made this cute planter holder out of yarn from our store! Curious about...
06/15/2026

💚✨creative r.e.use project! ✨💚
Our customer, Amy made this cute planter holder out of yarn from our store!

Curious about the pattern they used to make it? Check it out here: ravelry.com/patterns/library/holding-space-vessel

Address

1800 N American Street
Philadelphia, PA
19122

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+12679970060

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