Trash2 Art 2012 August 13-September 7, ArtServe Fort Lauderdale

TRASH2ART 2012

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It's time for our annual art event.  What started out as an idea to raise money and awareness for our organization has become the premier repurposed art show in South Florida if not the nation.

We return to ArtServe again. For the second year, this will be a juried exhibition with  cash prizes to the winners which includes professional, amateur, and student categories.

Intake is Saturday, August 11, 10-2.  Commit early by paying on-line and save $5 on the entrance fee.  Adults commit to a Trash to Treasure membership and your entry is half price.

Reception

The reception is August 16, 6-8.  Our reception fills the ArtServe parking lot.  Please consider carpooling and mass transit.

This year we are excited to have Richard Brookens & Yellow Bell Music performing at the event.  This World Fusion group has been performing concerts in the South Florida area since 1998.

Sponsors

No event like this is possible with out sponsors.  This year's sponsors list is particularly rewarding to us at Trash to Treasure.

This year artist who have exhibited in the show and  T2T members are providing support:

 Music Art Love
DetourButterfly
Advanced Productions

 Dettman Apartments
Edge Recycling 

We are also grateful for on-going support from:

le bistro

 Choice Environmental
Whole Foods Fort Lauderdale
Emerald Isle Recycling
Edge Recycling 
Rehrig Pacific

Additionally, this year past and present Directors of the organization have stepped up to the plate:

 Cheryl Miller

Nanette Saylor's Wise Well Woman

Chris Martin's Emerald Isle Recycling

Welcome to our new sponsors:

 Green Scene Consulting
NuBarter

Drawing Conclusions
Kristin Jacobs for Congress

Interested in joining our growing group of sponsors or want more information about the show?  Click here to send an email.

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Miramar opens eco-friendly Vizcaya Park

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