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This summer:
A program to stretch your creative limits!​
TRASH​​
The Recology Artstart Student Hub​​
About the program
June 23rd - August 8th 2025
The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) is a unique opportunity for student artists in Sonoma and Marin counties to expand their existing creative practice by working with materials that would have otherwise gone to the landfill to create an impactful body of work. Inspired by Recology’s Artist in Residence Program in San Francisco, TRASH encourages the conservation of natural resources while inspiring artists and art viewers to think about habits of consumption, waste disposal, and sustainability.
TRASH is a juried program that will select five student artists (age 15-25) for the Summer art residency.
Those selected will have access to the Recology Materials Recovery Facility in Santa Rosa, and using the trash collected, they will create a body of artwork. At the conclusion of the program, the artwork will be shown in various exhibitions and public venues that serve to promote the artists, as well as the importance of reuse and recycling for our planet.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Program components​​​
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Summer Residency
Five selected artists will engage in a seven week focused residency from June 23rd - August 8th 2025.
Hours
The group will gather on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 10am-3pm.
Location
Artists will have creative space to work as well as professional mentorship at the Artstart studio, located at 317 Sutton Place, Santa Rosa, CA.
Resource Access
Artists will have access to the Recology Materials Recovery Facility, located directly next to the Artstart studio.
Communication
Opportunities may arise for artists to present their work and process to public tour groups during the residency period.
Exhibitions
The residency concludes with a friends and family reception and then artwork will be featured in various off-site exhibitions as well.
Ownership
The artists will own the works they create, and can sell their artwork.Eligibility
Requirements
Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 25. Applicants must be current residents of Sonoma or Marin Counties. Artists must submit the TRASH application to be considered for the program.
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Optional
Applicants are strongly encouraged to tour the Recology Materials Recovery Facility prior to submitting their application. Register for a tour at www.Recology.com/RSMMRF
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Selection Process
A jury composed of representatives from Recology Sonoma Marin and Artstart will review all applications, conduct interviews, and determine which artists will be selected.
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Key dates​​​
Application Submission Deadline
May 2nd, 2025
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Interviews with Finalists
May 12th-16th
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Notification of Finalists
May 19th, 2025
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Residency Day One Orientation
June 23rd 2025
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Residency Period
June 23rd - August 8th 2025
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Friends & Family Preview Night: Evening Reception
Friday, August 8th, 5:30 pm
First Exhibition at Sonoma State University
September 4th – Oct 18th
Opening reception: TBD
Second Exhibit at California Welcome Center Santa Rosa
November 1st – January 7th, 2026
Opening reception: TBD
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