Canstruction Vancouver, the competition showcasing giant art sculptures constructed of canned food, is in its 14th year, raising over 1.3 million cans of food to date.
Canstruction is an annual design and build competitions that takes place in over 160 cities worldwide. Teams of architects, engineers, designers and schools get together to CANstruct fantastic, giant sized sculptures made entirely out of canned food. After the structures are built and winners declared the creations go on view to the general public as giant art exhibits. At the close of the competitions, 100% of the food used in the structures is donated to Greater Vancouver Food Banks for distribution to community emergency feeding programs. Canstruction Vancouver is the largest contributor to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Since its beginning in 2002, Canstruction Vancouver has raised over 1,318,000 cans of food, 100% of which is donated to those in need.
2016 Theme: Who’s Hungry?
Everyone is hungry at some time each day, unfortunately far too many go hungry because they cannot access nutritional food on a daily basis. Canstruction’s goal is to shed some light on regional hunger issues, offer help and place a ton of food in the hands of those who need it most. Teams are encouraged to think of the food they use in their canstruction – is it healthy, nutritious and sustainable?
Finished sculptures are on display now through May 13 at the Pendulum Art Gallery and the Rotunda at Pacific Centre.
Vote now!
View the sculptures and vote online for your favourite CANsculpture, and be entered to win 2 BC Lions tickets! Voting open until May 13, and you can vote once daily. And don’t forget, you can also donate in the virtual Greater Vancouver Food Bank.
