Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Waste to Art Exhibition
Waste to Art Exhibition
Now Showing
20 October 2025 - 24 January 2026
Visit the 2025 Sustainable Neighbourhoods Waste to Art exhibition to see a variety of thought-provoking artworks created by community members, artists, groups and students from across the region.
Waste to Art 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 confronts us all to reflect on the waste in our lives, and what we can do to transition to a more sustainable future.
Waste to Art 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 confronts us all to reflect on the waste in our lives, and what we can do to transition to a more sustainable future.
SEEN@Swansea
228/234 Pacific Hwy, Swansea. Parking available in Wood Street. SEEN@Swansea opening hours.
Charlestown Library, walyamayi
Corner Smith and Ridley Streets, Charlestown. Charlestown Library opening hours.
228/234 Pacific Hwy, Swansea. Parking available in Wood Street. SEEN@Swansea opening hours.
Charlestown Library, walyamayi
Corner Smith and Ridley Streets, Charlestown. Charlestown Library opening hours.
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Share your feedback!
Share your feedback and you could win a $50 voucher to spend at Shop Number Four.*
If you've visited the Waste to Art Exhibition, please take a moment to provide feedback. This helps us improve and continue inspiring creative ways to rethink waste and reduce our environmental impact. *Shop Number Four is a creative hub in Warners Bay offering local art, comics, and hands-on workshops. Winner announced by 30 January 2026 |
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Sneak peak of some SEEN@Swansea artworks
Check out the sneak peak of some artworks from the SEEn@Swansea exhibition space. There's plenty more to see here and at Charlestown!
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Waste to Art Podcast Episode
The ReNewy Living Podcast has just released its latest episode:
‘Seeing Waste Differently’ – where artists share their reflections at the close of the 2024 Waste to Art Exhibition. Check it out here. |
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Hear from past artists
Lee Seaman, a local artist, contributed three artworks into the 2023 exhibition. Learn from her about how she created her wonderful works from waste products.
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Artist information - key dates 2025
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Kay Pittelkow - Bowl, 2023
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Caves Beach Crop Swap - Rubbish Reef, 2020.
Image: Mardi Lee
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Ben Gibson - Recycled Skate Wood. Image: Mardi Lee
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Check out the wonderful artworks from previous Waste to Art exhibitions
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 5 major exhibitions.
Waste to Art was established in 2018 to include the whole of Lake Macquarie and region and has successfully delivered 5 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. |
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Keep in touch
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Questions?
Contact the Waste to Art Coordinator for more information.
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