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GLEAN is a juried art program that gives artists access to the Metro Central transfer station to make art to be shown in a formal exhibition in the fall.
GLEAN is a juried program that gives selected artists from the Portland area (Multnomah, Washington or Clackamas county residents) access to the Metro Central transfer station (“the dump”) to glean materials to use to create art. GLEAN is a partnership between Recology, an employee-owned company that manages a variety of resource recovery facilities; Metro, the regional government that manages the Portland metropolitan area’s garbage and recycling system; and crackedpots, an environmental arts non-profit. We encourage artists working in a variety of media to apply. At this time, we are not seeking photography or AV projects. Program Elements
• Artists will have the opportunity to glean materials from Metro Central transfer station for the 6 months of the program duration.
• Each artist will be required to create a minimum of 8 pieces available for sale at the exhibition.
• Ninety-five percent of each piece must be created from materials gleaned from the transfer station.
• Each Artist will be paid a $2,000 stipend upon the successful completion of the program.
• Each Artist will receive 80% commission from the sale of their art at the 2016 exhibition.
• Applicants must be a resident of Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas counties.
• Recology and Metro will each retain one piece from each artist for public exhibition.
• Artists are required to sign an Artist Agreement and attend a Safety Training before gleaning.
• Artists must be available for monthly weekday meetings.
09/13/2026
⏰ TODAY is the last day to apply!!! ⏰ The GLEAN call closes tonight, 9/13 at 11:59 pm PDT. Late applications will not be accepted, so make sure to click submit on time (or early!).
📲 Application link in bio
💸 $3,000 stipend
1️⃣ One position available ❣
🤑 to apply
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT
📍*Applicants must be Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas County residents.
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative
📸 Hyun Jung Jung | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
09/12/2026
Applications close *THIS SUNDAY* at 11:59 pm PDT.
🤑 to apply
💰 $3,000 stipend
🖐 5 artists accepted, including:
➡️ 1 for the level of in portfolio, thanks to Rainmaker Craft Initiative
➡️ 1 for a
📲Application link in bio🔝
💖 GLEAN Partners:
📸 Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. | credit Ali Gradischer
09/09/2026
Applications are FREEEEEE! 💖 We don't want a fee to be a barrier to access to art!
🤑 to apply
💰 $3,000 stipend
🖐 5 artists accepted, including:
➡️ 1 for the level of in portfolio thanks to Rainmaker Craft Initiative
➡️ 1 for a
📲Application link in bio🔝
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT ⏰
📸 Martha Daghlian | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
09/07/2026
Portlanders: This is a chance to get a paid artist residency in your city! Apply today!
🤑 to apply
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT
📲 Link in bio
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative
📸 Hyun Jung Jung | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
09/06/2026
ONE WEEK LEFT! Applications for GLEAN close *next Sunday* on Sept. 13. Don't miss your chance!
🤑 to apply
📲 Application link in bio
1️⃣ One student position available ❣
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro, Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program, ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through Rainmaker Craft Initiative
📸 Ebenezer Galluzzo | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
08/31/2026
Did you know GLEAN artists also have access to cull from Hazardous Waste at the Transfer Station? It's a true treasure trove of glues, paints, sealants, you name it! Don't miss the chance for endless spray paint!
📲 Application link in bio
1️⃣ One position available ❣
🤑 to apply
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT
📍*Applicants must be Multnomah, Washington, or Clackamas County residents.
💖 GLEAN Partners: Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative
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08/30/2026
Two weeks left to apply for GLEAN! Don't miss out, apply today!
🤑 to apply
📲 Application link in bio
1️⃣ One student position available ❣
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative
📸 Michael Bernard Stevenson Jr. | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
08/28/2026
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The deadline to apply for GLEAN is Sept. 13, so you still have time to spread the word and apply!
🤑 to apply
⏰ Deadline: Sept. 13 at 11:59 PM PDT
📲 Link in bio
💖 GLEAN Partners: Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative
📸 Hyun Jung Jung | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
08/27/2026
The sustainable residency you’ve been waiting for is open. 🌏♻💫
🤑 to apply
💰 $3,000 stipend
🖐 5 artists accepted, including 1
📲Application link in bio🔝 (deadline 9/13)
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program ReClaim It
📸 Lalo Perez | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
08/25/2026
Call closes Sept. 13 — Don't miss your window.
📲 Link in bio to learn more
💖 GLEAN Partners: Metro, Recology San Francisco Artist in Residence Program, ReClaim It
🤝 Collaborative Opportunity through: Rainmaker Craft Initiative
📸 Martha Daghlian | credit Mario Gallucci and Conner Enloe
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