Turning rubbish into art

Art and design students from six West Sussex colleges and four universities will be turning rubbish into art between now and June in the third annual Recycling Sculpture Challenge.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2011, 11:23 BST

The challenge is run by Better Tomorrows, the West Sussex community interest company that aims to reduce the amount of rubbish going into dustbins; and by The Goodwood-based Cass Foundation, which encourages sculpture in the UK.

The challenge has two categories - one for college sixth formers, the other for university students. The first, second and third in both categories will receive cash prizes.

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In addition, the university category first prize winner will have their sculpture exhibited at the Cass Foundation Park, Goodwood, for six months, as well as receiving a cash prize.

The students come from institutions including Chichester’s college and university.

John de Mierre, chairman of Better Tomorrows, said: “The sculpture challenge competition has become an excellent vehicle to allow budding sculptors to come up with innovative ways of using reclaimed, recycled materials from their local areas.

“It is also another way to raise awareness of Better Tomorrows’ key aim, which is to create sustainable communities today.”

Judging will take place on Wednesday, June 8. For further information about the challenge, go to: www.bettertomorrows.org.uk or call 01243 756601.

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