Nov. 2, 2009
Children and adults all over Dunn County will soon be able to turn their recyclables into artwork with the possibility of being rewarded for their efforts. The University of Wisconsin-Stout in Menomonie is hosting the third annual Recyclable Art Competition from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Great Hall of the Memorial Student Center.
“This community-wide event has something for everyone: creative art, local entertainment and fun, interactive, educational games and activities,” Krista James, event organizer and UW-Stout biology lecturer, said.
Artwork will be judged in four age categories: elementary school students, middle school students, high school students and adults age 18 and older. Two prizes will be awarded for each category: Popular Choice and Judge’s Choice.
All art entries must be made from recyclable materials. All participants must deliver their artwork in person between 5:30-6 p.m., and must stay until 8 p.m., when winners are announced and photographs are taken.
Artists must register by Nov. 8. To register, contact the organizer at jamesk@uwstout.edu. Registration e-mails must include name, phone number, e-mail address and age category. Participants also may register online at http://www.uwstout.edu/sustainability/recyclableart.shtml.
The event is sponsored by Dunn County Solid Waste, Sustainable Dunn, Greater Menomonie Area Community Foundation, West Wisconsin Land Trust and UW-Stout organizations and programs including GreenSense, Stout Student Association, Inter-Residence Hall Association, University Honors Program, the Environmental Sustainability Office and the departments of biology, art and design, and recreation.
For more information, contact James at jamesk@uwstout.edu or 715-232-1557.
