TRASH BASH ART FESTIVAL
2025
MAY 15 - 18
White Clover Grange, Nehalem
Four incredible days of artistry & imagination!
Trash Art Gallery Opening & Reception:
Thursday, May 15th, 5-9pm
Gallery open hours May 16-18, 11am-5pm
Trash Tales Storytelling Event
Friday, May 16th, 5-7pm
Trashion Show
Saturday, May 17th, 4-9pm
We envision a dynamic culture focused on actively using waste as a resource for social, economic and creative benefit. We believe that the creative use of waste can improve the quality of life for all communities.
The Trash Bash Art Festival celebrates our region’s resourcefulness and creativity!
This year’s theme, “Gathering,” invites us to come out of hibernation and into creative collaboration!
Here’s the kind of entertainment you can expect at Trash Bash:
Inspiring art and captivating wearable designs from discarded materials
Community connection with neighbors who share a passion for creativity and sustainability
Live and local music, delicious food, and drinks ALL AGES in a lively festival atmosphere.
Schedule
Trash Bash Art Festival 2025
All events at White Clover Grange
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Trash Art Gallery
May 15, 5:00-9:00PM
Opening Reception
Meet the artists, art for purchase, appetizers, drinks. LIVE art entertainment.
Gallery Open Hours: May 16-18, 11:00AM-5:00PM
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Trash Tales
May 16, 5:00-7:00PM
Storytelling, drinks, appetizers.
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Trashion Show
May 17, 5:00-9:00PM
Doors open at 3:30 for food, drinks, costumes and fun.
Trash Art Gallery
Since its debut in 1999, the Trash Art Gallery has showcased the most inventive and resourceful creations our region has to offer, from stunning scrap metal sculptures to intricate paper masks. This beloved tradition continues each May as we transform the space into a pop-up gallery, selling extraordinary works of art made from scrap materials.
The best part? Anyone can participate! This is an inclusive, non-juried show, welcoming all levels of creativity and craftsmanship.
Join us for the gallery opening on Thursday evening, complete with entertainment that promises to delight and inspire.
Thanks to Broken Banjo Photography, you can explore our Trash Art Galleries in 3D!
Trash Tales
Trash Tales is where the discards come to life, capturing the deep emotional connection between humans and their belongings. There may be hilarious tales of dumpster diving, sorrowful poems of things lost to time or sweet songs of treasures found. It’s a powerful experience that brings our community together, to share the beauty, humor, and poignancy in reimagining waste.
We can’t wait to hear your stories!
Trashion Show
Beginning in 2007, on a runway made of overturned dumpsters, the Trashion Show has a long history of awe-inspiring creations made entirely out of discards. You might find yourself wondering if these stunning spring looks came straight from the runways of Milan—but rest assured, every piece has been locally sourced from nearby dumpsters!