ART06870 Gallery in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, will host the opening reception for "Recycle Reuse Repurpose" on Saturday, May 3, from 6:00–8:00 PM. The exhibition features artists working with recycled and repurposed materials such as plastics, discarded newspapers, and found objects. It is timed with Earth Day celebrations at Old Greenwich School and the annual beach cleanup by the Live Like Luke Foundation. The gallery partnered with the Developing Artist Program and the Greenwich Alliance for Education to host a creative workshop where students created art from washed-up plastics, guided by artist Alejandro Durán.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the growing trend of using nontraditional, waste-derived materials in contemporary art to challenge conventional ideas of value and beauty while addressing environmental issues. By involving local students and community members in collaborative art-making, the gallery reinforces art's role in fostering environmental stewardship and community engagement. The show also underscores ART06870's commitment to supporting artists and enriching children's lives through educational programming and outreach.