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Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Waste to Art project We are looking forward to creating another amazing Waste to Art exhibition in 2023.
All of our projects rely on volunteers to initiate, manage and deliver. Are you interested in making the 2023 Waste to Art exhibition happen? We'd love to hear from you. Waste to Art Coordinator
Applications now open Combine your passion for sustainability and art. Here’s an opportunity to lead the delivery of the 2023 Waste to Art project. This volunteer role offers practical experience in all aspects of project management, arts administration, event management and marketing. Contribute to local sustainability and help change how we think about waste. Application details and more information are in the position description. Expressions of interest close Monday 20 February 2023. 
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Caves Beach Crop Swap - Rubbish Reef, 2020. Image: Mardi Lee
Ben Gibson - Recycled Skate Wood. Image: Mardi Lee
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About Waste to Art
The Sustainable Neighbourhoods Waste to Art exhibition showcases thought provoking artworks exploring litter, waste and overconsumption.
Community members, artists, groups and students from across the region create a range of artworks including wearable pieces, sculptures, cute characters and functional household items.
The Sustainable Neighbourhoods Waste to Art exhibition showcases thought provoking artworks exploring litter, waste and overconsumption.
Community members, artists, groups and students from across the region create a range of artworks including wearable pieces, sculptures, cute characters and functional household items.
Waste and plastic pollution have an enormous impact on the local and global environment. The Waste to Art project confronts us all to reflect on the waste in our lives, and what we can do to transition to a more sustainable future.
The exhibition gives us some pause to think about the items that are all around us; what they are made from, their purpose; and the value of those materials that would otherwise end up in landfill or littering our waterways.
The exhibition gives us some pause to think about the items that are all around us; what they are made from, their purpose; and the value of those materials that would otherwise end up in landfill or littering our waterways.
Check out the wonderful artworks submitted from previous Sustainable Neighbourhood projects
The project was originally inspired by two previous art exhibitions run by Sustainable Neighbourhood groups in West Wallsend District and Caves Beach – Swansea Area.
Waste to Art was established in 2018 to include the whole of Lake Macquarie and region, and has successfully delivered 4 major exhibitions.
Waste to Art was established in 2018 to include the whole of Lake Macquarie and region, and has successfully delivered 4 major exhibitions.
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The 2018 Waste to Art Exhibition was held at SEEN@Swansea.
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Coast and Lake Marine Debris
School Art Competition Caves Beach - Swansea Area Sustainable Neighbourhood Group 
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Waste to Art Education Kit
Thank you to volunteer Crystal for developing this Education Kit to support participation in Waste to Art. The kit is suitable to support teachers to deliver Waste to Art activities with their students. The kit will also be useful to community and other artists who are interested in:
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See Waste Differently
In this video, Mardi from French for Tuesday talks with Sam about how she uses waste differently, and is inspired by visiting the annual Waste to Art exhibition. |
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Creating couture from waste
Check out this great story created by French for Tuesday, talking with Melinda Hicks about her journey to create couture dresses from a variety of waste materials. Melinda will have her newest creation on exhibition at Waste to Art 2020. |
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Keep in touch
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Questions?
Contact the Sustainable Neighbourhood Alliance for more information.
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This project is a NSW Environment Protection Agency Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.
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