RAW is a new non-profit in the lower mainland.
Our mission is to connect with industry and organizations to rescue materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. These materials are provided at low or no-cost to artists and community groups to create art with. We also provide workshops on how to reduce waste and re-use materials in creative and clever ways.
I am new to the mix and have just joined the board of directors, but they have been throwing arts n' craft parties for at Rhizome and running a few workshops with youth in Surrey.
Our papers are being processed and we should have official non-profit status in a little over a month. This is pretty exciting stuff.
It is grand to be part of a project that reflects my values for sustaining the planet and connecting community groups. If you have an idea of how you would like to help out, please contact me or check out our webpage.
