ScrapFest Night: Join Us for a Documentary Screening and Meet the Artists!
St. Johns, Michigan – On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, prepare to be inspired! The IQhub is excited to welcome the community to a special event: “ScrapFest Night.” Join us for a screening of the fascinating ScrapFest Documentary 2, which will be shown at 6:00 PM and again at 7:00 PM. ScrapFest Documentary 2 highlights the remarkable artistry and creativity of artists who turn discarded metal into breathtaking artworks. Attendees can enjoy kettle corn and hot chocolate while watching the film.
After the screening, take a stroll around the IQhub to meet some of the ScrapFest artists and learn more about their art. You’ll even have the chance to purchase some of their creations. For those feeling artistic, we’ll have art activities available as well. Create your own ScrapFest-style art using everyday recycled materials, buy a 4 x 4 canvas to paint your design, or grab a coloring page to complete here or take home. Additionally, don’t miss the chance to explore the stunning art featured in IQhub’s Art Explosion 5.0.
This special event will take place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the IQhub, located at 3055 W. M-21, St. Johns, Michigan. Admission is free and open to the public.
Event Highlights:
- Screening of the “ScrapFest” Documentary 2: Follow Andrew Sandstedt, one of ScrapFest’s artists, as he navigates personal challenges that have shaped his art, particularly his ScrapFest pieces. This documentary captures his journey as he constructs his sculpture for ScrapFest 14.
- Meet the Artists: Participate in a Q&A session with ScrapFest artists. Discover their creative processes, sources of inspiration, and the challenges they encounter, with the option to purchase their artwork.
- Light Refreshments: Purchase local kettlecorn and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate while watching the documentary.
- Activities: Create a ScrapFest-style art project using everyday items. Purchase a 4 x 4 canvas to paint your masterpiece, color a picture, or take a coloring sheet home.
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about ScrapFest, the artists involved, the power of creativity, and the significance of sustainability. Held in mid-July in Old Town Lansing, ScrapFest began as a scrap metal artwork competition, and has evolved into a full art festival that focuses on up-cycled and repurposed artwork. Now, along with the scrap metal sculpture competition, ScrapFest also has eco-art booth artisans, family activities, live music, food, The Great Scrap Run 5k run/walk (with family fun run), and a Refashion Show!
We encourage you to spread the word and join us for this inspiring evening. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iqhub or on our website: https://www.iqhubag.org/.
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The IQhub is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to be a free educational center for agricultural history, innovation and exploration.