Repurposed Art Auction
Contributed by MatSu Valley Rebuild
Matsu Valley Rebuild, the Valley’s used building materials store, is having a fundraiser with the help of local valley artists. Divided Art ’24 is an art exhibition and silent auction that will take place February 21-24 at MVR. This is an art event for everyone and a truly unique art exhibit.
We asked local artists to lend their talent and vision in this unique project that turns used bi-fold closet doors into room dividers and cool pieces of art. The participating artists took used doors from Matsu Valley Rebuild and have given these outcasts of the closet door world new life and a new identity.
Divided Art displays the wonderful artistic talent we have in the Matsu Valley. It also provides an opportunity for visitors to take home a one-of-a-kind piece of art. In addition to being art, a room divider is great for creating a private space like a reading nook or changing area, for blocking out unsightly equipment or appliances, and even for providing privacy at a window without having to close the blinds or black-out natural light. You may already have a need for a room divider at your house!
You can see these cool pieces at Matsu Valley Rebuild during the silent auction. You will also be able to learn more about the artists, their background, inspiration and more. You can even bid on your favorite, and if you win you get to take it home! The auction will close Saturday February 24 at 5pm.
Matsu Valley Rebuild is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit used and surplus building materials store with the mission to keep useful building materials and related items out of the landfill. MVR aims to save people money by reducing dumping costs and offering great prices for shoppers. Through wiser building practices we will preserve green space and spread sustainability. MVR also plans to expand beyond the store to offer a tool library, workshops and classes, artist studio space, community garden space and more.
Divided Art 24’ provides our local artists with a unique challenge and promotes their work, skills and businesses while repurposing and making cool stuff. Matsu Valley Rebuild is proud to involve and promote members of our community in our fundraising. We are thankful for all the artists’ time and effort. Leading up to Divided Art and following the auction, information about each artist and their work will be circulated online and available at MVR so more people can support them.
This event is sponsored by Mat-Su Health Foundation.Come support local art and local sustainability at Divided Art 24’!
More information about Divided Art and MVR can be found at matsuvalleyrebuild.com, on Facebook and Instagram or by coming by the store!