Reuse & Recycle

Looking for a fun and interesting ‘earth friendly’ thing to do in Spain? Why not stop by the International Creative Recycling Festival in Barcelona! In this festival created by the non-profit ‘DrapArt‘, artists gather and create interesting, novel and artistic things to do with items that were headed for the trash heap. The festival includes lectures, workshops and art exhibits.

Last year, more than 150 artists and performers participated in the event which attracted more than 15,000 visitors! The 2008 festival saw an extra venue added to the schedule and in increase in the number of premiere international artists in attendance.

Founded in Barcelona, Spain in 1995, Drapart promotes creative recycling through the organization of festivals, exhibitions and workshops.

Drap-Art’s aim is to enhance creative recycling as a tool of transformation in the arts, the environment and society. Recycling, reusing and recuperating revaluates things. This, not only helps to induce a more reflexive consumerism, but also contributes to the growth of respect for the environment and for the people living in it, leading towards cultures based in knowledge and respect

A video review (in italian) of the 2007 Creative Recycling Festival in Barclona

More advertisements for the 2008 festival:

Misc

• Review of DrapArt Creative Recycling Festival 2006
• Website for festival sponsor – CCCB (Barcelona Centre for Contemporary Culture)