# Upcycled Assemblage Art 'Art in the School' Builds School Benches from Junk By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-the-schools-bench References: [tomakeyousmile](http://www.tomakeyousmile.com/Art_Schools.html) & [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/13818/cool-school-benches/) 'To Make You Smile' is a website dedicated to creating [eco-friendly art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-nordberg-1) with [reused material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic) and one of their projects involves building [school benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-chair). The project is called 'Arts in the School' and the concept is to have children look at pictures of junk and then draw a school bench based on what they see. An artist is commissioned to build the bench for display at the school. Donations go to the artist and to the school as well. The 'Arts in the School' concept is a great project that teaches children to be environmentally conscious while giving them the opportunity to be involved in the creative process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Art:** Creating art with recycled materials is a growing trend in the art industry, creating innovative opportunities for artists. - **Upcycling Education:** Upcycling and environmental education initiatives in schools is a trend that promotes sustainability and creativity in students. - **Art for a Cause:** Art projects that benefit a cause, like Arts in the School, are a trend that combines creativity and social responsibility for positive impact. ### Where This Applies - **Art & Design:** The Art & Design industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable practices and materials in their work, such as upcycling and eco-friendly art. - **Education:** The Education industry can explore creative ways to teach students about environmental sustainability through art and upcycling projects, such as Arts in the School. - **Non-profit:** Non-Profit organizations can host and support art projects that raise awareness and funds for social and environmental causes, such as Arts in the School. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Upcycled Bright Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remix-maison-1.md) - [Found Objects-Formed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldgate-gold.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Recycled Seating Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs.md) - [Childhood Connection-Promoting Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-bench1.md) - [Waste Tarp-Made Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/membran-collective.md) - [Artful Dockside Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pews-and-perches.md) - [Colorful School Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-school-desk1.md)