The Colony is asking residents of every age to turn things headed for the bin into art about their city.
Keep The Colony Beautiful's Recycled Art Project contest takes the theme "The Colony: Past, Present & Future." It is open to anyone who lives in the city, with entries judged in four categories: elementary school, middle school, high school and adult, according to the city's announcement.
What counts
Most of each piece has to be made from recycled materials. Glue, tape, wire, paint, markers and other basic art supplies are allowed, but soiled trash, food waste and anything hazardous are not. Sculptures must be stable and stand on their own. Work cannot carry vulgar or inappropriate words or images, and the artist's name should not appear on the front.
Judges will weigh creative use of recycled materials at 40%, craftsmanship at 30% and presentation and overall look at 30%. The city says prize details are coming soon.
