Trash Art Exhibit at Children's Museum

Of all the paintings, sculptures, mosaics and murals out there, the most unlikely component of inspired art is trash.

Trash, a new exhibit at The New Children’s Art Museum, features the dirty work of 12 artists from around the world. This trash-tastic installation is meant to challenge the way we think about our own carbon footprint, completely transforming the museum beginning October 15th. Though it might not seem the most stirring of substances, the artists embrace junk as pure art, while also educating the public about serious environmental effects.

Aside from the works of art, the public can expect hands-on art making projects, school curricula, artist lectures, family workshops, special events, and an ongoing online discussion. Participating artists include Mikey Eastman, Kota Ezawa, Kianga Ford, Institute For Figuring, Vik Muniz, Layer, Machine Project, Jessica McCambly, Jason Rogenes, Shinique Smith, Chris Sollars and more.

Opening day throws a big block party to ring in the annual reincarnation of the museum. On Saturday, October 15th from 8am-11am, NCM members can preview the Trash experience, with special activities from the exhibition’s leading contemporary artists. Soon after, all interested are welcome to attend the Street Festival and Public Opening from 10am to 4pm. Families can find kid-friendly entertainment, trash-inspired art projects, food truck fare, interactive demonstrations and extended learning opportunities. The lessons on recycling and trash-impact have been pressed in school curriculums for years, and the museum is taking note on the influence for children. Trash involves 13 new art exhibits ranging from a full-blown maze to a playground converted dumpster.

The New Children’s Museum will be temporarily closed from September 12-October 14th to prepare for the new exhibit build-out. The new installation disposes of the animal themes inhabiting its foregrounds this past year and fills it with elaborate works of trash. For more information, visit them online at thinkplaycreate.org.

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