Observer Reports
The Belton Area Museum's new exhibit aims to help visitors find beauty in unusual places.
The "What's Old is New Again" exhibit will feature artwork created from disguarded items, brining life to the idea that one man's trash is another man's artwork.
The exhibit kicks off Sunday from 3-5 p.m., at the historic Belton Train Depot to allow the public to view the amazing transformations of old stuff to new, reimagined, improved, useful or beautiful items.
In addition to viewing the exhibit, visitors can sample cuisine made from misfit produce, make a craft from trash, participate in a workshop on using architectural salvage in home decor, shop in pop up recycled craft booths, and learn about the environmental impact of reusing rather than discarding.
Keep America Beautiful and Standpipe Antiques along with several juried craft vendors will be on-site during the opening event.
Admission is free and the exhibit will be on display until Dec. 17, Wed.-Fri. 9-2 p.m., and Sat. 10 a.m.-noon. Group tours can be arranged by calling Musuem Director Abigail Burden at 864-338-7400.