ReCreate
Contest & Auction
What is ReCreate?
Participants select an item from the Lawrence Habitat Restore (such as furniture, décor, or building materials) and completely transform it into something new and unexpected. The goal is not just to repair or refurbish, but to ReCreate—thinking outside the box to give the item a new purpose, function, or artistic identity.
Each transformed piece should be one of a kind, showcasing creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation. Entries will be displayed in an auction, where the finished creations are sold to support the Lawrence Habitat mission.
WHO:
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Anyone (all ages) is welcome to participate, as an individual or as a team!
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A $25 registration fee is required to participate.
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NEW! ReCreate-eligible items will be pre-selected by Habitat staff and marked on the sales floor.
WHEN:
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Registration opens January 28, 2026.
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Completed projects must be returned to the Lawrence Habitat Affiliate office no later than Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
OTHER DETAILS:
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Winners will be judged on creativity, showmanship, quality of design and execution.
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All projects will be featured in an auction with proceeds benefitting Lawrence Habitat for Humanity.
REGISTER for the ReCREATE CONTEST!
Sign up to be a Monthly Featured ReCreate Artist!
We're expanding our ReStore ReCreate efforts to include monthly featured spotlights!
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Participants are encouraged to create an innovative project recreated from something found in the ReStore.
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Participants will select a month they would like to feature their project at the Lawrence Habitat ReStore. At the conclusion of their selected spotlight month, the completed project will then be sold at the ReStore.
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The cost of the piece(s) used for the ReCreate project will be waived up to $100.
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Participants are encouraged to use as many materials from the ReStore as possible. Any additional costs of the completed project are the responsibility of the participant and will not be reimbursed.
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A donation acknowledgement letter is available by request.
