How creatively can you recycle? Do you have what it takes to get your scrap on? Art and steel collide in harmony.

Trada Art Studios, and Rykr Steel are working together on a community project to serve the environment and entertain the community, as well as provide some creative and useful art. A contest will be held for the most creative lawn furniture/art made from scrap steel provided by Rykr Steels recycling lot. Here are the details of the contest:

The purpose of the contest is to make steel or metal lawn furniture and or art that can be used in a safe and practical matter. Rykr Steel noticed that the community was dropping off a lot of bigger steel and metal items at the recycling lot we opened last month. All of us at Trada Art studios walked thru the recycling lot and fabricated a complete lawn furniture set out of old gearboxes and steel frames. We thought this was a great way to recycle and reuse some of these items. By holding a contest we can spread the word and promote this kind of innovative recycling and create useful lawn equipment just in time for summer.

The recycling contest will begin on April 9^th and go through the 23^rd. We ask that you be at least 18 years old to enter on your own, unless signed up with a parent or guardian. You can work in teams of up to 4. Ryker steel will also provide a cutting torch, angle grinder, and mig welder at the recycling yard. You can also use/bring your own tools if desired. During this time the recycling yard will remain open 24 hours to the contest participants. The voting will be conducted on Sunday, April 24^th.  

Sunday, April 24^th voting will be held and your pieces must be here at Trada Art Studios by Noon. The judging will be held by the community. Each visitor will be given a ballot to turn in when they leave. Any registered team member cannot vote. We will announce the winner Monday via phone call and the winner’s name and art pieces will be displayed on the websites of Ryker Steel and Trada Art Studios. Rykr Steel is giving away an all-inclusive 2 night stay at Turtle Lake Hotel and Casino. Food and Drink included. Visit them at their RYKR Steel page and their Facebook page for more details and great news about US steel!