Art of Recycling School Competition

 Call for Student Recycled Art

Recycle Hawaii’s 8th Annual Art of Recycling School Competition (ARSC) is open to all students ages 6 to 18 on Hawaii island.  Teachers, parents and students may register for free by March 31 for North/Waimea (April 7 for West/Kona, April 14 for East/Hilo).

 

Original creations made from recycled or reusable materials are submitted to the appropriate district site with an ARSC Entry Form.  For North district of Laupahoehoe to Waikoloa, bring entries on Friday, April 5, 2:30-4:00 p.m. to Waimea Art Council Firehouse Gallery in Waimea.  For West district of Kailua-Kona to Naalehu bring entries on Friday, April 12, 3:00-4:00 p.m. to Kona International Market in Kailua-Kona.  For East district of Pahala to Hilo/Papaikou, bring entries on Friday, April 19, 3:00-4:00 p.m. to Prince Kuhio Plaza in Hilo.

 

Entries focus on one or more theme: reduce, reuse, recycle, island sustainability, preserving/protecting Hawaii’s natural environment or zero waste.  Entries are judged on originality, theme, personal expression, execution of materials and artistic merit. Outstanding entries for individual and group categories in Elementary, Middle, and High school levels are awarded prizes. 

For complete details including registration and entry forms visit: www.recyclehawaii.org & click on ‘Art of Recycling’.  For questions call 985-8725 or email: hiartrecycle@gmail.com  This program is funded in part by the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management (www.hawaiizerowaste.org).   

Recycle Hawaii, a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, promotes resource awareness, recycling opportunities and recycling enterprises in Hawaii for a more environmentally sustainable future, through public recycling, environmental education and art programs.
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PHOTO CAPTIONS

1)     “Rain Forest of the Sea” by students of Donkey Mill Art Center in Holualoa.  photo credit: Shelly Lucas

2)     “Kiko ‘Opala” by Janessa Tupe of Waimea Elementary School. photo credit: J West

3)     “The Colorful Snake” by Shaedyn Arita of Haaheo Elementary.  photo credit: courtesy of Recycle Hawaii