“Don’t think about making art, just get it done. Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they love it or hate it. While they are deciding, make even more art.” – Andy Warhol
You can’t go wrong making art just by making it as Mr. Warhol knew and skillfully exploited. Ewing Township residents at Ewing Town Center, River Linksand Delaware Heights can exercise their inner Picasso or O’Keefe by heading to an unlikely free supply source – the trash bin – for their next artistic creation in the hopes of competing in the 3rd ANNUAL VIRTUAL TRASHed ART CONTEST sponsored by the Lawrence Headquarters of the Mercer County Library.
Trashed art is not just a gimmick as some important artists have learned. By clicking here you can learn about 13 artists who go about making art from trash and recycled materials to inspire you even more!
Entries to the contest must be submitted by 5pm April 8 and there are two ways to submit your entry;
- Download and fill out the entry form PDF by clicking here and then submit your entry via email to lawprogs@mcl.org.
The contest is open to adults and students in grades 7-12 and all entries must be original (one entry only) and submitted as .jpg files. Be sure to read carefully the parameters on the entry form as to what constitutes a proper submission for this particular contest!
All accepted art entries will be publicly displayed on the Mercer County Library System’s website and social media channels. Voting will take place between Monday, April 18 and Friday, April 22. Winners will be announced at the TrashedArt 2022 Virtual Reception on the Mercer County Library System’s Facebook page on Tuesday, April 26th at 7:00 PM. Certificates will be given for first, second, and third place in both adult and high-school age categories. For assistance, please call 609-883-8292.
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