PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Applications are now open, calling on Portland-area artists to turn garbage into masterpieces for the forthcoming GLEAN program.

The paid residency by the regional government Metro, and other community partners, will select five local artists to take things from the dump and turn them into recycled art. • Diego Morales-Portillo was selected among six artists for Metro’s GLEAN exhibition – repurposing trash into art (Oregon Metro Communications Department.) • Marsha Mack stands next to her glass piece as part of a GLEAN art exhibit. April 18, 2025 (KOIN). • Adia Gibbs was selected among a small group of artists to exhibit artwork for Metro’s GLEAN exhibit – crafting trash into artwork (Oregon Metro Communications Department.) • Adia Gibbs was selected among

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