Canstruction Edmonton – Happening This Week
“It All Starts With One Can”
It all starts with a mission of creativity and giving back to the community to “feed and inspire the world – one can at a time”. This is exactly what Canstruction is all about:
Canstruction® is a unique charity which hosts competitions, exhibitions and events showcasing colossal structures made out of full cans of food. After the structures are built, the cansculptures® go on display to the public as a giant art exhibition. At the end of the event, all food is donated to local hunger relief organizations.
Recognized for our commitment to innovation, hunger relief and collaboration, our work has helped raise nearly 40 million pounds of food since 1992. Canstruction® events are hosted in over 150 cities around the world including North America, Australia, South America, Europe and Asia.
This week Canstruction Edmonton is being held with the sculptures on display from May 8 – 18, 2016 at the University of Alberta Enterprise Square. We have been informed there will be 11 teams participating and that 5 of them will be star wars themed. Admission is virtually free, however, they are asking everyone to provide a non-perishable food item or a monetary donation for the food banks.
Looking to get involved and participate next year? Here are 4 good reasons to consider:
- It’s for the food bank. People are in need.
- Be part of your community. Join the fun and enjoy all the CANsculptures!
- Challenge your creativity and skill at bringing your vision to life!
- Finish with a tangible work of art and a life experience!
