UW Trash Art Contest

The UW Trash Art Contest is open for 2026!

 

Would you be willing to share info about the contest with interested students? Or offer extra credit if they make an art piece for the contest?

 

Participants create art pieces from items normally thought of as trash. The contest is open to all UW students, faculty and staff. Winners of each category will receive $100 or $50 e-gift cards to a zero waste shop.

 

Categories include:

  • 3D art
  • 2D art
  • Textile art

 

Artwork is submitted digitally through an online form. Submissions are due March 27, 2026.

 

If you have any questions or are interested in other waste-related extra credit assignments, please reach out to us. We appreciate you spreading the word about this contest!