The AIR Program plays a vital role in Recology’s mission to conserve natural resources and reduce waste. Artists not only create work using reclaimed materials but also engage thousands of visitors annually through public tours, exhibitions, and educational programming, sparking dialogue around sustainability and inspiring a more mindful relationship with the things we throw away.

This collaboration with Minnesota Street Project marks an exciting moment to honor the legacy of the program, celebrate the creativity it has fostered, and spotlight the powerful role of art in building a more sustainable future.

Professional Artists:

Kathy Aoki, Michael Arcega, Terry Berlier, Nicolaus Chaffin, Craig Calderwood, Torreya Cummings, Nimah Gobir, James Growden, Jamil Hellu, Dana Hemenway, Rania Ho, Andrew Sungtaek Ingersoll, Malcolm Kenter and Rachel Marino, Kija Lucas, Nasim Moghadam, Ron Moultrie Saunders, Michelle “Meng” Nguyễn, Bryan Keith Thomas, Weston Teruya, Josué Rojas, Laurel Roth Hope, Victor Yañez-Lazcano and Creativity Explored artists Samedi Djeimguero, Daniel Green, Ethel Revita, Jesus Huezos.

Student Artists:

Alise Anderson, Charlotte Beck, Claire Dunn & Charles Lee (Nunca No), Omar El-Sabrout, Kelley Finley & Deena Qabazard, Rabbit Garcia, Micah Gibson, Leilah Talukder, Daniela Tinoco, Eleanor Scholz, Jake Shapiro, Leonard Reidelbach, Hannah Beatrice Quinn, Qadir Parris.

Video:

Miguel Arzabe, Jeremiah Barber, David Bayus, Michael Damm, Matthew Gottschalk, Jamil Hellu, Suzanne Husky, Scott Kildall, Darrin Martin, Neil Mendoza, Genevieve Quick, Kate Rhoades, Jeremy Rourke, Chris Sollars, Nathaniel Stookey, Nomi Talisman, Minoosh Zomorodinia, Macro Waves: Robin Birdd & Jeffrey Yip.

Student Videos:

Bhu Kongtaveelert, Tariq Stone