Second-hand Sid and Ruby Re-Usable drove up to Tacoma last month for the opening of the Washington State History Museum’s exhibit Make/Do: A History of Creative Reuse. Some of our favorite Washington State artists who work with recycled materials have … Continue reading →
There are two excellent group exhibits here in the Pacific Northwest that showcase art from recycled materials, and both are ending soon: Saving the Environment: Sustainable Art exhibit at the Schack Art Center in Everett (April 23 – May 30, 2015) … Continue reading →
Seattle has a lot of artists who work with recycled materials. One of our all-time favorites, Ross Palmer Beecher, has been making art out of recycled materials since 1980, yet she continues to inspire us with her ingenuity, craftsmanship, and … Continue reading →
Wondering what we here at Olympia Dumpster Divers have been up to? Well, one of the wonderful things we did lately was venture up north to Hutch Studio in La Conner, WA, where we participated in Chris Theiss’ whirligig workshop, … Continue reading →
SO! We told you that Ruby Re-Usable will join Marita Dingus, Ross P Beecher and Jenny Fillius at the Icicle Arts Recycled Art Fest in Leavenworth, WA, where we will be part of a panel discussion about recycled art, present … Continue reading →
Ruby Re-Usable is excited about being part of the recycled art fest that will be happening in Leavenworth, WA, September 10 – 12. The 2011 Icicle Arts Festival includes a juried recycled art show, a trash fashion show, and guest artists … Continue reading →
How green is your art? Tacoma News Tribune art critic Rosemary Ponnekanti poses that question in her write-up about the recycled, reclaimed and sustainable art at Matter Gallery in Olympia, WA. Read It’s a Matter of Art – And the … Continue reading →
Portrait of the Artist as a Jewish Mother by Diane Kurzyna Portrait of the Artist as a Jewish Mother made its debut in 2004 for Litter-ally Repolished, a four person recycled art show at South Seattle Community College Gallery, with … Continue reading →
This amazing recycled art quilt is currently part of the exhibit Finds Refined at Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner, Washington, USA, March 14 – June 14, 2009 Ross Palmer Beecher: Tumbling Block Quilt II Finds Refined is … Continue reading →
Java Divas (coffee-themed art exhibit at South Puget Sound Community College, April 2006) Curated by Diane Kurzyna, Java Divas was a group art show with a coffee theme. See pics of the show HERE In conjunction with SPSCC’s Coffee Conference, … Continue reading →
