Passion for Trashin’, sponsored by First Piedmont Waste Solutions, is a recycle upcycle art event. Art projects are to be made of found objects repurposed into art work. Items to be considered: broken shards of clay, glass, nuts and bolts, wire, foam board, hay, straw, wood and old jewelry pieces. Use these items and any others you can think of to work your creative magic. Artist work must be ready to hang or display. If artist needs special display you must provide. Art must remain on display at the Fine Arts Festival through end of event. Art pickup date to be announced.
A judge from out of county will choose “Best in Show” and our guests at the reception will choose the “People’s Choice Award”. Artist may enter up to 3 pieces, entry fee of $10. Artists may enter an additional 3 pieces for $10. “Best of Show” winner will receive a ribbon and $100 and “People’s Choice” will receive a ribbon and $75.
Art entry is Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, from 2-6:30 p.m. at the Fine Arts Festival Association headquarters, located at 301 Cherokee Camp, Reidsville, NC. The Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 from 5:30-7 p.m. at which time “People’s Choice” will be voted on and announced , as well as “Best in Show.”
Funding for the Fine Arts Festival Association of Rockingham County comes through grants, sponsors and donations including funding from the Rockingham County Arts Council through a grassroots arts grant. Funding for Passion for Trashin’ is provided by First Piedmont Waste Solutions.
For more information about the show or how to enter, please call 336-344-5539 or email fineartsfestival1741@gmail.com. And dont’f forget to like us on Facebook!