Waste 2 Art: The Year of Used Tyres

Judging took place today for this year’s Waste 2 Art competition and the winners will be announced at the official opening at 5.30pm on Thursday, May 26 at the Forbes Town Hall.

The exhibition will then be open from 12pm to 3pm on Friday, May 27 and 10am to 2pm on Saturday, May 28 and Sunday, May 29.

There are five different categories - primary school, high school, community, open, village pride and annual waste theme (used tyres) and local winners will go on to compete in the regional competition in Condobolin.

Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said she was pleased to see how many entries had been submitted for this year's competition.

"The purpose of Waste 2 Art is to encourage the concept of reduce, reuse and recycle and it is fanastic to see the creatvity in turning waste to art," Mayor Miller said.

"I encourage you all to go along and have a look at the artworks as they are definitely worth a look."