Reimagine! A Recycled Art Show
Contributed by Judy Vars
The Art Cafe is pleased to announce the juried art show titled "Reimagine! A Recycled Art Show" this coming September. This event celebrates creativity using recycled materials, featuring art made from used items, rusty objects, interesting artifacts, found objects, dolls, toys and more.
Reimagine! Invites artists with a love for recycling to take part in a friendly and fun event. The show highlights the principles of reduce, reuse and recycle through innovative and imaginative artwork made primarily from recycled materials. This is recycling at its best.
Teens through adults are encouraged to participate. Artists of all skill levels who enjoy creating with recycled materials are welcome.
Artwork must be made of at least 90% recycled materials. Pieces should not be larger than 24" in any direction (24x24x24). Any medium or style is acceptable, provided it demonstrates creativity and innovation in recycled art.
The deadline to submit artwork is August 10th, 2025, by 6 pm. Artists can pick up prospectus and register at The Art Cafe or online at www.theartcafe.com. Please follow guidelines carefully for your submission.
There is no entry fee. Artists are encouraged to put a sale price on their work during the exhibit. Please price your artwork to reflect the 25% gallery commission.
We will have recycled ribbons for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place and People’s Choice along with bragging rights.
Reimagine! Show will be up during the month of September 2025 with a First Friday gallery opening in September 5th at The Art Cafe from 5-8 pm.
To help folks prepare and get inspiration and ideas we are having an Assemblage Art Workshop with The Art Cafe team. Join us Saturday June 21 from 12-5 pm at The Art Cafe for a hands-on workshop exploring assemblage art. Space is limited. There is a $45 fee with possible extra materials charge for larger or more involved pieces. You may also bring supplies to use or share with others. Assemblage is a 3D art form that brings found objects together into a new composition. Participants will have access to a variety of materials, assorted tools, glues and fastening pieces to bring their ideas to fruition.
We are also accepting donations of "junk" that can be used in assemblage. Rusty metal, odd wood pieces, broken jewelry, unusable or damaged toys, dolls, junk drawer stuff, old letters/receipts/postcards, sewing notions, junk drawer stuff, garage/shed clean out miscellaneous items, and other bits and pieces.
For further details or questions please contact Becky Holsinger or Judy Vars at 907-745-6100 during our open hours 11-6 Wednesday-Sunday or message us on Facebook or theartcafeak@gmail.com.
Community members are encouraged to get involved by making art, teaching a class, donating materials, attending the workshop and attending the show. Come celebrate RECYCLING REIMAGINED