Trade4Art is a Baltimore-based barter network that connects artists with journeymen and allows them to directly exchange their skills, goods, or services without the intermediary of cash.
Our Beginning
Trade for Art began as a grand dream and was made a reality by winning Crusade for Art's 2016 Engagement Grant, which provided seed money to start the program.
“Trade for Art is an accessible, equitable, and sustainable way for members of a community to use their skills to meet their own needs.”
— Bruce McKaig, FOUNDER
How It Works
Trade for Art is a bartering network. To barter is to trade goods or services without using money. Make art? Or want art? Need a service? Or offer a service? You're in the right place.
Artists
Journeymen
Photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, design, decor - discover the beauty of Baltimore's best artists and consider making a trade for something special you can offer.
Plumbers, electricians, carpenters, care takers, all types of workers are welcome to participate.
Join the Network
Do you have art to trade or a service to offer? Join the Trade for Art network and start bartering for everything from car repair to dance lessons.