TRASH BASH ART FESTIVAL
Annually in May
White Clover Grange, Nehalem
Trashion Show
Trash Art Gallery
Trash Tales Storytelling
Trash Art Gallery
Since its debut in 1999, the Trash Art Gallery has showcased the most inventive and resourceful creations our region has to offer, from stunning scrap metal sculptures to intricate paper masks. This beloved tradition continues each May as we transform the space into a pop-up gallery, selling extraordinary works of art made from scrap materials.
The best part? Anyone can participate! This is an inclusive, non-juried show, welcoming all levels of creativity and craftsmanship.
Join us for the gallery opening on Thursday evening, complete with entertainment that promises to delight and inspire.
Thanks to Broken Banjo Photography, you can explore our Trash Art Gallery in 3D!
Explore the 2025 virtual gallery
Trash Tales
Trash Tales is where the discards come to life, capturing the deep emotional connection between humans and their belongings. There may be hilarious tales of dumpster diving, sorrowful poems of things lost to time or sweet songs of treasures found. It’s a powerful experience that brings our community together, to share the beauty, humor, and poignancy in reimagining waste.
We can’t wait to hear your stories!
Trashion Show
Beginning in 2007, on a runway made of overturned dumpsters, the Trashion Show has a long history of awe-inspiring creations made entirely out of discards. You might find yourself wondering if these stunning spring looks came straight from the runways of Milan—but rest assured, every piece has been locally sourced from nearby dumpsters!
Thank you for Gathering with us!
Send Big Heart Hugs to Our 2025 Impact Sponsors
We're endlessly grateful to these incredible organizations for stepping up as Impact Sponsors of Trash Bash 2025. Their support helps power a celebration of creativity and resourcefulness—and we couldn’t do it without them.
Thanks for helping us turn trash into treasure, and imagination into action.
Don G. Averill Recycling, Inc.
Couldn’t make it to the festival this year?
There are still lots of ways you can support the Heart of Cartm!