January 16 - February 26, 2026
The 8th Annual Waste to Wonder juried group exhibition features 19 artists and showcases their adept skill in transforming discarded and overlooked items. These artists draw inspiration from Resource Depot's diverse collection of rescued materials, using them as the driving force behind their distinctive artworks on display.
Click through the participating artists below to find out more about them
Participating Artists
40% of artwork sales goes to support our education programs.
For information on purchasing a piece please contact
Chelsea Odum - codum@resourcedepot.org
GalleRE Workshops & Happening
Sat, Oct 24Resource DepotReimagine a small box or container as a spooky mini haunted house using reclaimed materials. Add creepy characters, unexpected details, and let your imagination run wild.
Wed, Nov 04Resource DepotLearn from local experts - what really happens after you toss it, recycle it, or donate it.
Sat, Nov 14Resource DepotJoin us at the Silly Seasonal Sweater Studio to create your own whimsical holiday sweater using upcycled materials. Bring your own sweater (or shirt, or dress...) Perfect for all ages & abilities!
Multiple DatesTue, Nov 17Resource DepotA monthly gathering and professional development series for practicing artists looking to incorporate creative reuse practices into their work through conversations, demos and resource sharing.
Sat, Nov 21Resource DepotBeat consumerism this season! Join Resource Depot along with The Center for Child Counseling to learn how positive childhood experiences nurture well-being and lifelong resilience through meaningful traditions rooted in shared experiences, imagination, and connection.
Sat, Dec 05Resource DepotTurn a favorite family photo into a handmade mosaic gift! Join us for a hands-on DIY workshop for all ages. Registration opens soon, so save the date!
Sat, Dec 12Resource DepotGive your broken jewelry a second life at Resource Depot's REpair & REpurpose Café: Jewelry Edition! Volunteer fixers will help with simple, hands-on repairs like clasps, jump rings, restringing, and tangled chains. Bring a favorite piece, learn a few new skills, and meet your neighbors.
Sat, Dec 12Resource DepotBring your broken, mismatched, or forgotten jewelry to our Odds & Ends Workshop and we'll show you how to REpurpose it into something you love again.
Multiple DatesSat, Dec 19Resource DepotJoin us to learn about volunteering at Resource Depot! This is an informational session only—no volunteering will take place—and is required before scheduling your first volunteer shift.
Fri, Jan 15Pam Sartory GalleRE at Resource DepotJoin us to celebrate the 9th Annual Waste to Wonder Exhibition. Enjoy art from local artists, as well as live music, a collage art activity, and light refreshments. Free and open to the public. $10 donation appreciated.
Sat, Jan 30Resource DepotSpend a thrilling weekend expanding your art practice, learning from both our successes and failures, and making more new work than we imagined possible. Suited for adults (artists/makers). Preregistration required (Closes Wednesday, January 27 at Noon). Space is limited.
Sat, Oct 17Resource DepotCome playfully create abstract assemblage sculptures inspired by natural habitats. Advanced registration required. Ages 16+
Sat, Oct 10Resource DepotGet your dot on! Decorate your own reusable pumpkin as a family inspired by Yayoi Kusmasa iconic polka dots. Registration required. $25 per family (up to 4). All ages welcome. Recommended Ages 5+.
Thu, Oct 08Resource DepotAn interactive evening of climate trivia, creative reuse, and hands-on problem-solving!
Sat, Oct 03Resource DepotJoin artist Kristin Miller in making birdlike nests collages with wonderful variety of found materials. Advanced registration required. This workshop is designed for families creating together; the price of admission includes parent/guardians and children, with a maximum of 4 people.- Fri, Sep 18Pam Sartory GalleREJoin us for the opening of Gathering, Enjoy an art, hands-on activity, Live Music by JAKOB TAKOS & light refreshments. All Ages. Free & open to the public. $10 donations appreciated.
Sat, Sep 12Resource DepotA free event to celebrate Grandparents Day with Humana Healthcare & Resource Depot!
Sat, Aug 29Resource DepotPrint, Paper & Play explores printmaking, collage, & paper arts through hands-on making! General Admission: Unlimited access to first-floor creative activities, demonstrations, and TreasuRE shopping. Maker's Pass Add-On: Reserve a spot in one 50-minute Intensive Workshop. Requires General Admission.
Pam Sartory GalleRE Hours:
Tuesdays - Thursdays: 11 am - 5 pm | Saturdays: 9 am- 2 pm
*Also open during special events.
The Pam Sartory GalleRE at Resource Depot supports and exhibits local and regional artists that incorporate the reuse of materials into various art forms, elevating creative reuse and upcycling as a relevant art medium. Our GalleRE Program educates and engages our community while promoting new ways of thinking about art and the environment through educational stARTer program kits, workshops and discussions.
