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‘Trash to Treasure’ art exhibit open through January

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Clark County Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach encourages residents to see trash in a new way by attending a free art gallery showing in January.

Waste Connections of Washington and Clark County Public Health present the “Trash to Treasure Artist in Residence” art exhibit. The exhibit features sculptures created by Recycled Arts Festival artist Bill Leigh from unwanted objects discarded at local transfer stations. Each piece of artwork consists of at least 75 percent recycled materials and will be available for purchase during the gallery showing in January.

  • Visiting Art At The Cave during gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday
  • Attending the reception with Bill Leigh, hosted by Waste Connections of Washington, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22. Light refreshments will be available.

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