"What for some is garbage, for others is treasure," says a saying. And RethinkWaste's 2023 Art with Trash contest is now open, where students in grades 3-5 can create a piece of art using materials that would otherwise have been thrown away or recycled.
Each school year, RethinkWaste hosts the Spring Art With Trash Contest, which is designed for students attending schools located in the public waste management agency's service area.
Therefore, students who can participate must be in an elementary school in Belmont, Burlingame, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Redwood City, San Carlos, San Mateo, and unincorporated parts of San Mateo County and West Bay Health District.
This year there are two categories: Group Category for classes in grades 3-5 and Individual Category for students in grades 3-5.
So it's time to get the tools and creativity ready as children who wish to participate can do so through different art mediums including sculptures, collages and murals.
It should be noted that at least 90 percent of the piece must be made of recyclable material or garbage and must not exceed 3 x 3 feet in height. In addition, they must take into account that the works must be delivered in person.
Submissions are due on Friday, April 7 at 4:00 p.m. RethinkWaste's main office is on the second floor of the San Carlos Library, located at 610 Elm Street.
Winning artwork will be announced on Friday, April 14. All winners will be publicly recognized at the RethinkWaste Earth Day event on Saturday, April 29 at the Shoreway Environmental Center.
Those interested must fill out a form, which is available at Spanish e English.
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