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Jun

20

Recycled Art Exhibits

June 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment

While we may fiddle with crafts at home just for fun, recycled art is increasingly found in fine art galleries, as illustrated in these current and upcoming exhibits:
Red Bull Art of Can
Featuring works of art inspired by or created with Red Bull cans.
The Galleria
Houston, Texas
July 12-25
www.redbullartofcan.com
GreenCraft
Artistic expressions using found, recycled and eco-friendly materials.
Newbill Collection by [...]

Jun

19

Recycled Art Fridge

June 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Do you have an old fridge sitting in the garage waiting to be recycled? Here’s your chance to transform it into a work of art. The ENERGY STAR Recycle My Old Fridge campaign is seeking entries for an upcoming art exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. Submit photos of your work by [...]

Apr

30

Get a Free Maker Faire Ticket

April 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Subscribe to either Make or Craft magazine (both are fantastic) and get an adult day pass, a $25 value, to this weekend’s Maker Faire in San Mateo County (Bay area), California. If you’re new to the Maker Faire concept, take a look at the schedule or events and the lists of makers and exhibitors — [...]

Nov

15

Recycle Santa Fe Festival

November 15, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The 2007 Recycle Santa Fe Festival is happening this weekend, and if the photos on its website are any indication, it’s sure to be a fun and artsy time. Here are the basics:
November 16-18, 2007
Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission:
$5 Friday night Art Market Admission [...]

Oct

30

Junk to Funk Fashion Show

October 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The submission deadline has passed for the second annual Junk to Funk fashion show in Portland, but you can still observe the recycled fashion action by attending the event. It’s set for Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Wonder Ballroom. All ticket sales will benefit Orlo, a nonprofit organization using the creative arts to explore environmental [...]

Oct

10

Maker Faire Swap-O-Rama-Rama

October 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

The renowned Maker Faire Oct. 20-21 in Austin is offering plenty of crafty and geeky demos along with hands-on make-it-take-projects. What may be a highlight for those interested in recycled goods is the free Swap-O-Rama-Rama. The Maker Faire site describes the event as such:
“Get rid of your tired clothes and make them new by joining [...]

Sep

12

Bellingham Recycled Art Show

September 12, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Here’s another show for folks in the Pacific Northwest …
The sixth annual 2007 RE Art Recycled Art Exhibition will take place Oct. 5-27 in three locations in Bellingham, Wash. The Allied Arts of Whatcom County Gallery will feature the work of professional and semi-professional artists. The RE Store gallery will focus on [...]

Sep

10

Boise Recycled Art Show

September 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment

If you’re in the Boise area, be sure to catch the first-ever Second Chance Recyclable Art Show, an exhibition and auction of art created from recycled materials, scheduled to take place in downtown Boise’s Linen District September 22-29.
A grand prize of $1,000 will be awarded at the end of the exhibition to the piece determined [...]

Sep

5

127 Sale

September 5, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Tammy Jones of HGTV.com approached the world-famous Highway 127 Corridor Sale with crafting in mind, and came up with some unique creations.
“The key to yard sale crafting is to try to envision an object’s potential — brightened with a fresh coat of paint, adorned with fringe or beaded trim, glued to other items, or simply [...]

Sep

1

Recycled Crafts Teachers Wanted

September 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

San Francisco-based Made from Scrap isn’t set to launch until mid-September, but its website has definitely caught my interest (as well as a desire to live remotely close to San Francisco). The workshop warehouse lists a handful of hands-on class possibilities, including turning plastic bags into kites and handbags, computer chips into magnets and jeans [...]

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