Ever try to use canned food in place of your legos as a kid? Well, a handful of local artists, architects, contractors, companies and engineers have done just that to create work for CANstruction. Six teams are using 16,000 cans to create six unique designs including a VW bus, a ballpark mascot and a spiral. All cans will then be donated to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.
Build day occurred earlier this week at We Galley on 20 N. High Street in Akron. The Akron ArtWalk will take place this Saturday between 5-7pm and will make a stop at the location. The exhibit is free and open to the public with children welcome as well. Following the ArtWalk will be the Awards Gala from 7-9pm, which is also free but will be taking donations for the FoodBank during festivities.
Those who miss Saturday’s events can scope out the designs on display at the We Gallery through Saturday, May 28th. Visitors can vote for the team or CANstructure they like best by donating money. For example, $1 is 1 vote and $20 is 20 votes. All money goes directly to the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank.
CANstruction is a national charity that takes place throughout the country. For more information, head on over to the official website at www.canstruction.org.
