How Oakland Is Turning Trash Cans into Art

Image courtesy of Adrienne Schell

Art is part of the soul of Oakland. From Jingletown to Uptown, art is on its streets, its walls, its residents and even at the bottom of some of its telephone poles. Therefore, it shouldn’t be a surprise that as you look around for a can in which to toss your empty coffee cup, your eyes will be drawn to a mosaic of color that not only holds your attention but also may result in a civic-inspired smile. These colorful…