NE Community Art Initiative: Mystery Trash Remix - Transforming Waste into Art
Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:13PM
This summer Art to Change the World is presenting the Mystery Trash Remix, where they invite 20 selected artists from local NE Minneapolis communities to participate in a unique creative challenge that transforms single-use plastics and discarded materials into new artworks to then be shown in a public exhibition. They are specifically seeking artists from the environmental justice communities of Marshall Terrace, Sheridan and Bottineau, as they know those neighborhoods are home to talented artists and passionate community members who would bring unique perspectives to this environmental art challenge. This project is part of Artistic ReUse-A-Thon (ARAT), promoting creative reuse and community engagement through art.
Artist Benefits:
· $200 guaranteed payment for participation
· Opportunity to compete for $500 Grand Prize
· Professional exhibition of artwork
· Community networking and exposure
· Recyclable materials provided (plus contribution of your own)
Project Timeline:
- Application Deadline: July 27 (applications close once 20 artists have submitted)
- Grab Bag Pickup: August 10 at Art to Change The World (1:00pm - 5:00pm)
- Creation Period: August 10 - October 23
- Exhibition: October 24 - November 10
- "Artistic ReUse-A-Thon" Art Supply Swap, Make and Takes and Mystery Trash Remix Reception on November 1 (10:00am - 5:00pm)
All activities will take place at Flux Arts Building, 2505 NE Howard St, Minneapolis. This project offers an innovative approach to waste reduction through art, plus financial support being provided to local artists ($4,000+ total in artist fees and prizes).
