Flagstaff Cultural Partners and the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff are excited to present the 11th Annual Recycled Art Exhibition featuring work that is made from mainly recycled materials. A free, public opening reception will be held on April 13, 6:00-9:00pm Bring the entire family for an evening of art, entertainment, and refreshments!
Local artists from all over Coconino County come together to promote recycling through this creative, fun and inspiring exhibition. Anyone who wants to participate is encouraged to create a piece for the show. It’s one of Flagstaff’s favorite and most highly attended exhibitions each year. The 2012 Recycled Art Exhibition was just recognized last week at the 2013 Viola Awards as the Winner for Outstanding Event of the Year.
The exhibition is organized through a partnership with Flagstaff Cultural Partners, the Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff, and the City of Flagstaff. All artwork in the show must contain at least 80% recycled or reused materials. The possibilities are endless, and the exhibition is a testament to the creativity of the artists and community of Coconino County. The purpose of the exhibition is to encourage the reuse of a variety of materials in new, different, and creative forms and to promote recycling and resource conservation.
During the reception, many artists will be in attendance to discuss their creations, and various performances will take place in the Center’s theatre throughout the evening. Awards will be presented at the reception to artwork entries in the exhibition for Most Creative, Most Humorous, Most Useful, Best Use of Material, Elegance, Simplicity, and Best of Show. A People’s Choice award will be announced at the close of the exhibition. All visitors to the exhibition will have a chance to vote for the People’s Choice award.
Throughout the run of the exhibition, free Saturday recycled art workshops and artist demos are offered to the public. A full list of workshops will be posted soon on culturalpartners.org/recycled.htm.
The exhibition will run from April 16 – May 25, 2013 at the Coconino Center for the Arts, located at 2300 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. The Gallery is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11:00am-5:00pm. Admission is free. For more information, visit culturalpartners.org/recycled.htm or call (928) 779-2300.
