2025 Trash to Treasure Art Challenge
Create a piece of found-object artwork and enter a submission by July 31, 2025 (deadline extended!) to participate in the Trash To Treasure Art Challenge. Selected works will be shown in a group exhibition.
Learn how to use found objects in art; check out our events page to register for a free class!
Submission Requirements:
You will need to provide these details about your project:
- Date and location of your cleanup(s)
- How much garbage did you collect (number and size of bags filled)?
- At least one photo documenting your cleanup efforts (photography requirement can be waived if you are unable to photograph your cleanup!)
- At least one photo of your art project
The submission deadline for 2025 has passed!
Thank you for all who participated in the challenge this year! If you missed the deadline, we invite you to submit your Trash to Treasure Art Challenge project next year for the 2026 group exhibition!
Trouble completing the form using the Google forms link? Contact us!
Free Workshops:
Join us for a free workshop to learn more and practice different methods of creating found-object art!
Helpful Tips & Resources
Safety Tips for Community Cleanups
Found Object Art Resources
Creative Reuse Artists
Gallery: Trash to Treasure 2024
See last year’s exhibition of found-object art!
Utica Creative Reuse 