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Reuse: Artists
Many materials such as window glass, plastic scraps, and tile are not recyclable, but can be reused to create art. Reuse art ranges from fun projects for kids to incredible artworks from professional artists. If you are an artist that incorporates used material or industrial scrap in your creations, we would love to see it. If you need raw used material, the City may be able to connect you to sources. Contact Us if you are interested in reuse art
Art From Scrap
Services for Artists
Art From Scrap (AFS) is the name of a reuse retail store that sells industrial and commercial by-products, overruns, overstock, out of date inventory, and other items donated by local businesses. The result is a vast array of unusual items that are perfect materials for all types of artists, and particularly for assemblage artists.
From Scrap to Art is an annual community assemblage art show and fundraiser for Art From Scrap, which is held at the AFS Gallery. Local artists are invited to participate in the show, which is based on a common starting object such as a book, cigar box, etc. Art From Scrap materials and other found items are incorporated into the piece by each artist, resulting in a wide variety of creative expression
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Services for Children
Art From Scrap offers art workshops led by AFS staff or a guest artist on Saturdays from 10:00 – 11:30. The art workshop is situated within the AFS Gallery and offers inspiration to individuals working in the space. The workshop is also available to rent for parties, and children’s birthday parties are particularly popular. AFS also conducts free art activities at a variety of community events such as Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo and the Children’s Festival.
For details on all of the art opportunities through Art From Scrap, visit their website at www.artfromscrap.org
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