Jefferson County, Washington
A.I.R.E. is in Session Again!!!!
Our Programs
D.J. on her own on the "floor! A quick study!
Artist in residence program
Artist in residence program
Artist in residence program
In a 3 month period, the artist in resident have dumping floor privileges to retrieve materials and make artwork. The artist will spend some of the time working on ways to educate the public on the issues of waste and our local recycling practices in Jefferson County. The artist can exhibit following the residency. Applications will be available Jan 15, 2025 through March 23, 2025 for the June-August residency.
Safety First
Artist in residence program
Artist in residence program
Safety is our top priority!
Our committee holds safety of the artists, staff, and public as the highest priority. We realize a safe environment is a critical part of the health and success of the program. There is a first aide kit in the artist office/studio and an eye wash station in the Transfer Station employee break room. We have invited the Jefferson County Transfer Station to set the ground rules for our policy.
Educational program
Artist in residence program
Educational program
The Department of Ecology with Jefferson Co Solid Waste Management and SWAC are working together to focus on the getting the word out about contamination on our recyclables. We all get excited about recycling but it can be so confusing! So many kinds of plastics, etc.- and it changes from county to county or town to town. We aim to help people understand what is recylecable, how it is recycled, where it goes and what is made from it.
Educational program
Educational program
Educational program
The Department of Ecology with Jefferson Co Solid Waste Management and SWAC are working together to focus on the getting the word out about contamination on our recyclables. We all get excited about recycling but it can be so confusing! So many kinds of plastics, etc.- and it changes from county to county or town to town. We aim to help people understand what is recylecable, how it is recycled, where it goes and what is made from it.
How to be involved
Educational program
How to be involved
It didn't take long to realize that we weren't the only ones that had a passion for trashion. You may want to become involved in our new project by applying to be an artist in residence or a member of our planning committee.
Also, you may help support the program by helping fund the artist stipend. You can donate funds through Local 20/20 website and please state it is for the A.I.R.E. program.
our budget
Educational program
How to be involved
We do not have a large overhead- our annual expenses are the artist stipend of 2k, extra materials- about 300.00, team and artist orientation dinner, and exhibit reception snacks and beverages. The last two years, funds were provided by a business sponsorship from Acoustic Disc independent record label.
This year we have joined up with Local 20/20's Beyond Waste Action Group and can accept donations for each year's budget. Please go to the Local 20/20 website and specify funds are to be directed towards the A.I.R.E. program.