Waste 2 Art 2023 Exhibition & Competition
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WASTE 2 ART is a community art exhibition and competition open to all residents of the Lithgow local government area and much of the Central West. It showcases creative works made from reused waste materials. The aim is to challenge peoples’ perceptions about ‘rubbish’ and to celebrate the reuse and recycling of waste through arts and crafts.
Waste 2 Art provides an innovative approach to waste education, invites individuals, schools and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials that would otherwise have been thrown away or considered useless. Over the years, many materials have been used, items like soft plastics, tin cans, bottle tops, plastic bags, parts from rusty farm machinery, scrap metal, bread tags, the options are limitless. Instead of ending up in landfill these waste materials can be turned into fantastic works of art.
The competition is open to all ages and free for anyone in the Lithgow LGA to enter as an individual or group project. You can find out more about the program and download your entry form today from Council’s website: https://council.lithgow.com/waste-2-art-2023/
The competition will include categories to challenge and stimulate the imagination.
Competition Categories: Primary School 2 Dimensional 3 Dimensional Functional – furniture, craftworks & wearable items from recycled materials Secondary School 2 Dimensional 3 Dimensional Functional – furniture, craftworks & wearable items made from recycled materials Community 2 Dimensional 3 Dimensional Functional – furniture, craftworks & wearable items made from recycled materials Open 2 Dimensional 3 Dimensional Functional – furniture, craftworks & wearable items made from recycled materials Creative Repair, Restore and Refurbish Be Creative Annual Waste Theme 2023 – Textiles and Fast Fashion
This competition gives aspiring and professional artists the chance to explore and share their “waste reduction message”. It also provides a wonderful opportunity for the entire Lithgow LGA community to showcase their creativity.
A specific waste item is featured as part of the Waste 2 Art each round in an attempt to highlight problem issues, and this year is the Year of Textiles and Fast Fashion.
If you have any questions please contact Community and Cultural Development Coordinator Kylie Blakemore on 6354 9960
REGIONAL COMPETITION & EXHIBITIONBlayney Council will host a Regional Competition from 22nd July to 19th August 2023. Winning artworks from our local exhibition will be transported to the Regional Competition.