Artists For Milford 'Trash To Treasure' Project Unveiled

MILFORD, MA — The Milford Cultural Council has revealed the local artists who will be decorating trash barrels to be placed around town as part of the "Trash to Treasure" project.

The dozen artists will begin crafting the barrels this summer, and they will be ready for display by September. The cultural council will hold an unveiling ceremony for the work on Sept. 10 at Fino Field.

“The council received a diverse range of designs from nearly 20 professional artists, art students, and community members," Milford Cultural Council Chair Geri Eddins said. "We are so grateful for this enthusiastic participation and the financial support offered by the sponsors. We invite all Milford residents to join us for the reveal event on September 10 when we will display the barrels at Fino Field and the bike trail for all to see as we celebrate our local talent.”

Here are the 2022 winning artists and sponsors:

• “Flower Power” by Abigail Glennon, sponsored by AYR Wellness
• “A Friendly Game” by Justin Silva, sponsored by Milford High School Boosters Club
• “Froggyland” by Sophie Glennon, sponsored by Mitch, Jess, and Anna Ruscitti
• “Galaxy” by Arhan and Pooja Shrivastava and Sarah Alexander,sponsored by Hopkinton Center for the Arts
• “Go Hawks!” by Veronica Lynch, sponsored by the Bennett Family
• “Good Friends” by Patricia Salomon, sponsored by Milford Cultural Council
• “Hum of Bees in Spring” by Julia Dwinell, sponsored by LuAnn and Paul Malnati
• “Legacy” by Ashley MacLure, sponsored by Harold and Marcia Rhodes
• “Native Pride” by Khizra Syeda, sponsored by CraftRoots Brewing
• “Spring into Joy” by Sarah Tomkins, sponsored by Milford Federal
• “Strips of History” by Jake Okrent and Cris Rodero Sales, sponsored by Sharon and Alberto Correia
• “Sunshiny Day” by Christine Daddario, sponsored by Papp and Sons, LLC