NEWS RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Thomas Becher
tba (the becher agency)
PR + Advertising
(540) 772-3942
Cycle Systems Welcomes Artists
New program gives artists chance to buy scrap metal to make art
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (February 15, 2012) — Scrap metal can be a work of art.
That’s why Cycle Systems, one of the region’s largest recyclers, today announced a new initiative that gives artists and others a chance to purchase scrap to make art.
The company’s METAL program – Material Every Talented Artist Loves – is aimed at encouraging sculptors, artists and community groups to create art with recycled materials.
Starting March 31st, the Cycle Systems facility at 100 Meade Ave., will welcome artists on the last Saturday of every month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. to purchase material to suit their needs.
Given the site’s industrial setting, Visitors will need to wear long pants, hard-sole shoes or boots and sign a waiver. Hard hats will be provided.
“Cycle Systems has long seen the potential for turning scrap into art,” said Jay Brenner, CEO of Cycle Systems. “We routinely commission art made from scrap for our locations throughout Virginia, and we’re pleased to launch a program dedicated to making it easier for artists to find unusual and interesting material to create art in our community.”
ABOUT CYCLE SYSTEMS
Founded in 1916, Cycle Systems operates nine locations in central, Southside and southwestern Virginia: Charlottesville, Covington, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg, Martinsville, Pulaski, Roanoke, South Boston and Waynesboro. To learn more, visit www.cyclesystems.com.
###
