Re(f)use Me! workshop @ Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement

The Blue Bus Project is pleased to present RE(F)USE ME! From reclaimed objects to artistic treasures, a series of sustainable art workshops for the youth and seniors of Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement and the members of its community.

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Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement is a community based non-profit organization that offers comprehensive services to the youth, adults, seniors and families in the Western Queens community. The resources, opportunities and support we provide serve as a catalyst for community members to reach their greatest potential and achieve social and economic self-sufficiency.

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The Re(f) USE ME ! From reclaimed objects to artistic treasure-Workshops! will involve the children and seniors in the creation of artistic treasures with reclaimed object aimed at raising public awareness on recycling and re-purposing materials. The workshops' main goal is to stir up a conversation about waste and, through art, to motivate participants to think about their environment and how to collectively get involved in their community.

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The workshops will run from Sep14th to Oct 1st outside Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement at 10-25 41st Avenue Long Island City. During the workshops the participants will create artworks that will be presented in a final exhibition in The Blue Bus.

Participant Artists: Sara Galassini, Annalisa Iadicicco, Jkosart

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Workshop date/Location/time :

Sept 14th /Sep21st/Sept 28th/Oct 1st 

Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood Settlement at

10-25 41st Avenue Long Island City Friday, 

2:30pm - 6pm