RAIR (Recycled Artist-In-Residency) is a group of dedicated individuals working to connect art and sustainability. We provide artists with salvaged materials and comfortable workspace while increasing awareness about the waste stream.
This project came out of requests from Philadelphia-based artists wanting access to recycled materials at Revolution Recovery, LLC – a construction and demolition recycling facility in Philadelphia. They’ve been informally donating materials to artists for years, and have dreamed of starting a structured program. A group of people started thinking about the potential for establishing a formal residency program at the facility. We’ve been dedicating time and energy into the project for a while now, and believe RAIR is ready to play a key role in creating awareness about art and sustainability in Philadelphia.
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Hi! Fern is a friend of mine. As an artist who works with recycled materials and found objects, I want to applaud your efforts! Good luck with this venture, I’m going to come up to Philly with Fern’s folks some day soon to check you out.
Feb McClure
Hi!My name is Rosyida. I’m from Malaysia. Is this residency open to Recycled Artist from other country?
Hello Rosyida! At this time, the residency program is not accepting applications. We are still piloting the program to make sure all of the logistics are in place. Because of this, we have not yet made a firm decision on the application requirements. Check back every now and then for more information.
Best, Fern
It was a pleasure meeting some of the crew of RAIR at the EcoArts Festival and we thank you for allowing us to do a video blog of your booth. You can view it here:
http://www.travelogblog.com/videos/57/rair-rides-n-more
We encourage you to join our community and post video, or regular, blogs of the things that interest you. Everyone is invited.
Thanks again!
Augustus
As an artist working in a similar area to you guys, i applaud your ingenuity and courage! The world desperately needs more proper functioning artistic spaces. I wish you all the luck in your endeavour!
All the way from Blighty,
Matt