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2025 TRASH exhibits & opening receptions
Sept 4 & Oct 22
TRASH​​
The Recology Artstart Student Hub​​
The Recology Artstart Student Hub (TRASH) is an art program that offers 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 been sent to the landfill, creating an impactful body of work. The TRASH pilot program took place between June 24-August 8, 2025.
Join us at one of the upcoming events to celebrate the artists' accomplishments and the completion of the first of more TRASH programs to come!​​
2025 Exhibits & Opening Receptions​
COMING UP:
September 4
Sonoma State University Gallery Exhibition:
"Reclaim, Repurpose, Reimagine" Opening Reception
Thursday, September 4, 2025 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The gallery exhibition is open during gallery hours from September 4 through October 18, 2025
Located in: Sonoma State University
Address: 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Phone: (707)664-2295
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October 22
California Welcome Center, Santa Rosa:
"TRASH: Student Art Show" Opening Reception
October 22, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Full Exhibit Dates: October 22, 2025 - January 7, 2026
Located at 9 4th St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401​​​​​​​​
Phone: (707)577-8674
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PAST TRASH EVENTS:​
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TRASH Friends & Family Preview Reception
Friday, August 8
Location: Artstart, 317 Sutton Place, Santa Rosa, CA.
After completing the 7-week TRASH pilot session, we held our own preview of the artists' work to celebrate their accomplishments.
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Learn more about TRASH:
​​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 select five student artists (age 15-25) for the Summer art residency. Those selected will have access to the Recology Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) 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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Program components​​​
​​​Summer Residency
Five selected artists will engage in a seven-week focused residency from June 23rd - August 8th 2025.
Dates & Hours
2026 summer dates to be determined
Example: 2025 group will worked 3 days/week from 10am-3pm for 7 weeks.
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.
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Artwork 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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Free Facility Tour (recommended)​
To gain perspective and inspiration, applicants are encouraged to take a tour of Recology Sonoma Marin in Santa Rosa, anytime prior to submitting their application. Register: 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.​​​