If you’re not familiar with the concept of a “pin swap”, the general idea is to:

meet/engage with new artists
find new inspiration
test new techniques
trade for a cool piece of art

With the changes Covid-19 brought to the world, the Pandemic Pin Swap became a way to virtually achieve these goals and connect with a new group of artists per round. Not only has the Swap attracted artists from around the US, there have been participants from the UK, Canada, and Belgium as well.

This is a modular, ever evolving project that I hope to continue on a yearly basis. As it stands, 25 artists are invited on a first-come-first-serve basis to submit one pin each, no larger than 3x3 inches, “valued” between $50-$100. All media is encouraged and it does NOT have to be a wearable piece.

Check out our Instagram to keep up with the current round of the pin swap and to apply for future rounds.

Preparations for Round 4 are underway and submissions will open soon…