Salvage Shed’s Recycled Art Competition Now Open!

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The Salvage Shed and Ballina Shire Council are teaming up once again to host the Recycled Art Competition, inviting the community to transform discarded materials into creative works of art. The competition not only encourages upcycling and reuse but also supports Momentum Collective, a local notfor-proft organization.

The Salvage Shed has made a signifcant impact by diverting over 306 tonnes of quality items from landfll in the last fnancial year. This year’s competition offers two exciting design categories: ‘letterbox’ and ‘backyard animal habitat’. Participants are encouraged to use their imagination and recycled materials to create functional items, such as dog kennels, bird baths, or insect hotels.

“We are so excited to have two design categories this year, enabling the community to use their imagination to create useful items from recycled and repurposed materials,” said Leading Hand Jen Evans. The competition aims to highlight the value of repurposing materials that might otherwise end up in landfll.

Justine Rowe, Council’s Resource Recovery Education Offcer, emphasized the importance of normalizing upcycling and reuse: “This competition shows how ‘waste’ can be transformed into something creative and functional.”

The competition is open to artists, hobbyists, young people, community groups, and schools, with four prize categories:

• Group (3+ people): $150

• Open Award: $150

• 12 – 18 Years Award: $100

• Under 12 Years Award: $50

Entries close on Saturday 26 October 2024, and all entries will be exhibited at the Salvage Shed on Saturday 16 November, where winners and a People’s Choice Award will be announced.

For more details and entry forms, visit the QR code below, or head to the Salvage Shed at 167 Southern Cross Drive, Ballina.

The Salvage Shed is open daily from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM and can be contacted at 0429 934 557.