Check here for the latest news about the Re-Thanks project.
PRESS

• September 9, 2016
KJZZ, The Show w/ Mark Brodie. Looking for Art In Phoenix's Recycling Bins - Audio and web article

• December 7, 2016
New Times Phoenix, Lynn Trimble. "How to Join Ann Morton's Public Art Project at the Phoenix Dump" - Web article

• March 9, 2017
KJZZ, The Show w/ Mark Brodie. Art Pieces From Recyclables On Display At Phoenix City Hall - Audio and web article

• September, 2017
American Craft Magazine Online. Ann Morton's Treasured Trash
PROJECT EVENTS
PicturePhoto by Bill Timmerman
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OPENING NIGHT FOR RE-THANKS!
On March 6, 2017, the Re-Thanks installation at the Arizona Science Center officially opened. The night started with the exhibition at the Phoenix City Hall and then everyone hopped on trolleys for a short trip over to the Arizona Science Center to see over 3100 flowers made by the community from their own recycled trash. Every flower carries a bright green note of thanks to the workers who pick up, move and sort our recyclable trash everyday. The notes appear as leaves in this field of colorful gratitude!

​TWO EXHIBITIONS ! ! !
  • MARCH 6th, 2017 - RE-THANKS EXHIBIT OPENS AT THE ARIZONA SCIENCE CENTER - 
   Nearly 3500 flowers will be assembled and on display right at the front entry (north doors)
   of the Arizona Science Center. The evening begins at Phoenix City Hall at 5:00 pm with
   artists' talks at 5:20 pm. - Trolleys will run from City Hall to the AZ Science Center starting at
   6:00 pm - reception in the CREATE space from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
   SHOW IS NOW OPEN UNTIL MAY, 2017

  • MARCH 6th, 2017 - PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC ART - THE GALLERY @ CITY HALL 
    Additional works by Ann Morton and Christine Lee made from items founds at the 27th.         Ave. Waste Management Facility will be on view, along with the project video reviewing         the inaugural Public Artist Residency commissioned at the 27th Ave. Facility. Opening is at    5:00 pm  - artists' talks at 5:20 pm - Trolleys will run from City Hall to the AZ Science Center
   starting at 6:00 pm - reception in the CREATE space from 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
   SHOW IS NOW OPEN UNTIL AUGUST, 2017

• November 29th - December 15th - All Day during regular Museum Hours
CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PHOENIX - Open drop-in kid's flower-making workshop in the
Art Room - This will last until all the flowers parts are gone - so hurry in!

• Saturday, November 19th - Plastic/Aluminum Flower Making - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm - 
AT THE AZ SCIENCE CENTER'S CREATE SPACE. Supplies and fees will be required. To RSVP, contact the Create Space for details. [email protected]

• Saturday, November 12th - Plastic Flower Making Workshop - 10:00 am to Noon - 
AT THE PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS. There is no cost for this workshop, just bring your
​plastic trash, some simple tools and embellishments. Space is limited to 20 per workshop, email TODAY to reserve a spot and find out more details!  [email protected]

• Thursday, November 10th - Drop-In Simplified Cardboard Flowers - 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - 
AT THE AZ SCIENCE CENTER'S CREATE SPACE. No supplies or RSVP needed, just come. This is small kid friendly! 

• Saturday, October 15th - Open Flower Making Workshop - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm -
AT PRACTICAL ARTS. There is no cost for this workshop, just bring your trash materials, some simple tools and embellishments. Space is limited so contact Lisa at Practical Art TODAY to reserve a spot and find out more details! [email protected]

• Saturday, October 8th - Cardboard Flower Making Workshop - 10:00 am to Noon -
AT THE PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTS. There is no cost for this workshop, just bring your cardboard and paper trash, some simple tools and embellishments. Space is limited to 20 per workshop, email TODAY to reserve a spot and find out more details! [email protected]

• Saturday, September 10th - Aluminum Flower Making Workshop - 10:00 am to Noon -
AT THE PHOENIX CENTER FOR THE ARTSs. There is no cost for this workshop, just bring your aluminum trash, some simple tools and embellishments. Space is limited to 20 per workshop, email TODAY to reserve a spot and find out more details!  [email protected]