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Unleash your inner Eco-Artist!
Join Trash to Treasure, an exciting art project that transforms trash into stunning works of art. Raise awareness about pollution and environmental sustainability while competing for cash prizes!
Turn trash into treasure and showcase your creativity!
Launch Date: 9:30 AM, Wednesday, February 4
Location: Tech Building 115, Lecture Hall
Award Ceremony: 11:00 AM, Wednesday, April 22 (Earth Day) at the Student Center
1st Place: $500 per student (up to $1,500 per team)
2nd Place: $250 per student (up to $750 per team)
3rd Place: $100 per student (up to $500 per team)
For this creative art competition, participants will create an art piece using recyclable materials and other discarded items.
How to participate:
- Register: Scroll down and complete the registration form no later than April 10, 2026.
- Find Inspiration: Search “recyclable material art creations” on Google Images for ideas.
- Gather Materials: Collect discarded materials (and you will be doing an environmental cleanup!)
- Create Your Piece: Transform waste into a unique work of art.
- Submit Your Artwork: Deliver your finished piece to the Student Center no later than April 15, 2026.
For any questions, contact Professor Charlotte Langeveld at X2536 or email; clangeveld@ocean.edu.
Have fun and good luck!
Trash to Treasure Registration
event form
OCC Accessibility Statement
“Ocean County College complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodations to fully participate in this event (captioning, ASL interpreter, large or electronic print) please email accommodations@ocean.edu. All requests for accommodations must be received 5 business days prior to the event.”
For more information, please contact Charlotte Langeveld at clangeveld@ocean.edu.