Create art from material destined for the recycling bin or trash can for our 12th Annual Recycled Art Contest!
Guidelines:
- Artwork must be made from a minimum of 75% recyclable or non-recyclable (trash) materials.
- Entries will be judged based on creativity, use of recycled materials, and overall presentation.
- Maximum size: 2’ x 2’ x 2’., all pieces should be stable with no sharp edges for safe transport from library to ACUA.
- No glitter.
- Participants must be residents of Atlantic County.
- ACUA and library staff are welcome to enter, but are not eligible to win prizes.
- Pieces will be judged in the following categories: Ages 8 & younger; 9-13; 14-17; 18 & older; or Group.
How to Submit Artwork:
Artwork with completed entry form attached must be submitted to one of the following libraries between October 1 and October 31, 2026.
- The Atlantic County Library System branches in Absecon, Brigantine, Egg Harbor City, Egg Harbor Township, Galloway Township, Hammonton, Pleasantville, Somers Point or Ventnor.
- Atlantic City Free Public Library
- Stockton University's Richard E. Bjork Library (Galloway Campus)
- Atlantic Cape Community College Libraries (Mays Landing and Atlantic City Campuses)
- Linwood Public Library
- Otto Bruyns Public Library of Northfield
Entries will be displayed at libraries through October 31. Artwork will then be transported to ACUA to be entered for judging. Awards and gift cards (1st-3rd place winners) will be presented and artwork will be showcased at
ACUA’s America Recycles Day Event on Saturday, November 21, 2026. (Rain Date: November 22)
Click the green button below to download and print an entry form: