The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) is a unique opportunity for student artists in Sonoma and Marin counties to expand their existing creative practice by working with materials that would have otherwise gone to the landfill to create an impactful body of work. This program is inspired by Recology’s Artist in Residence Programs across multiple Recology operating companies. TRASH encourages the conservation of natural resources while inspiring artists and art viewers to think about habits of consumption, waste disposal, and sustainability.
TRASH is a juried program that will select five student artists (age 15-25) for the Summer art residency. Those selected will have access to the Recology Materials Recovery Facility in Santa Rosa, where they will create a body of artwork using the trash collected. At the conclusion of the program, the artwork will be shown in various exhibitions and public venues that promote the artists and the importance of reuse and recycling for our planet. Applications are due May 2nd, and you can learn more at artstart.us/trash.