Annual ‘Trash to Treasure’ art exhibit returns

Jocelyn Flores
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Annual ‘Trash to Treasure’ art exhibit returns

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Paso del Norte Community Foundation is holding its showcase on transforming trash into art.

The Green Hope Project, a fund from the Paso del Norte Community Foundation and the Raiz Federal Credit Union, will hold the eighth annual “Trash to Treasure” art exhibit from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at the El Paso Community College Valle Verde Campus AST—150 building.

According to Paso Del Norte, the “Trash to Treasure” showcase will highlight the artwork of local artists of all ages, who will compete to win prizes.

Here are the winners of each division:

Elementary Division First Place Winner

Allie Leonor Ganarilla, 4 grade, “The Guardian”

“The Guardian” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project
“The Guardian” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project

Middle School Division First Place Winner

Camila Ramos, 8 grade, “The Cake I Wish I Was Eating”

“The Cake I Wish I Was Eating” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project
“The Cake I Wish I Was Eating” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project

High School Division First Place Winner

Vivian Bashur, 10 grade, “Whata-Cute-Family-Portrait”

“Whata-Cute-Family-Portrait” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project
“Whata-Cute-Family-Portrait” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project

Adult Division First Place Winner

Amanda Navarez, “The Neon God”

“The Neon God” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project
“The Neon God” | Photo Courtesy to the Green Hope Project

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