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The Colony hosts recycled art contest with past, present, future theme

Residents of The Colony are invited to submit artwork made from recycled materials for a community contest running through December 4.

Jubal Vargas

September 9, 20261 min read

Civic Recycling Art - illustration, Jake Team LLC

The Keep The Colony Beautiful Board has announced a Recycled Art Project contest open to all residents of The Colony. This year’s theme is "The Colony: Past, Present & Future," encouraging artists to showcase the city's history, current state, or imagined future.

Artwork may utilize any medium of recycled materials found during cleanup initiatives or from personal recycling bins. While general art supplies such as glue, tape, wire, twine, paint, markers, crayons, and map pencils are permitted, the majority of the piece must consist of recycled materials. Participants are prohibited from using soiled trash, food waste, or hazardous materials.

The artwork must highlight The Colony themes, attributes, landmarks, or offer a creative interpretation of the theme. Entries must not display the artist's name or identifying information on the front and must be free of vulgar or inappropriate content. Sculptures and three-dimensional pieces must be stable and freestanding.

To enter, participants must submit an entry form and up to three photos via email to [email protected] by 5 p.m. on December 4. Artwork should be dropped off at The Colony City Hall Annex, located at 6804 Main St., on Friday, December 4.

Judging will occur on Saturday, December 5, before the Annex opens to the public. Winners will be announced during this time. Participants are encouraged to retrieve their artwork after the viewing; any unclaimed pieces will be recycled.

The contest is divided into four age categories: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, and Adult. Judging criteria include 40% for the creative use of recycled materials, 30% for craftsmanship, and 30% for overall presentation and aesthetics. Prize details have not yet been released.

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Jubal Vargas

Jubal Vargas writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in The Colony.

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