As part of our Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 19th, the local community is invited to contribute artwork made from recycled or reused materials for display in our “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” exhibition. Paintings, sculpture, mixed media creations, photographs of recycled products, or any other art-related objects can be loaned to the museum for display in the exhibition. Individual and group projects are welcome and children are highly encouraged to participate.
In today’s era of heightened environmental awareness, artists are increasingly turning to junk stores, trash bins, and surplus outlets to satisfy their urge to create while still caring for the planet. The idea of recycling is not a new one, the tradition dates back to the 19th century when American pioneers recycled items instead of discarding them. This exhibit is designed to make people rethink our throw-away society by sharing the local community’s innovative and often surprising use of reused and recycled materials.
Artwork must be dropped off in person at the museum Saturday, March 8 or Sunday, March 9 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The artwork will be displayed on a first-come, first-serve basis until the temporary gallery space is full. Please be sure the artwork you share with us is of low monetary value and small enough to be hung easily or displayed in an exhibit case. Please ensure that paintings have hanging hardware attached. No artwork will be accepted that is made of combustible or toxic materials, live animal/plant matter, perishable food products, or other harmful items to the museum’s other artifacts or visitors. The museum reserves the right to refuse any artwork made of questionable materials. Artwork will be available for pickup on Saturday, April 26 or Sunday, April 27 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Please call the museum for additional information at:
- (760) 369-7212
- Hi-Desert Nature Museum
- 57116 29 Palms Highway
- Yucca Valley, CA 92284
- www.hidesertnaturemuseum.org
