Home ReSource

Home ReSource is the hub of sustainability in Western Montana, building for what matters: planet, people, and economy. By rethinking current systems, Home ReSource is leading the effort to create a circular economy where we reduce, reuse, repair, rebuild, and recycle. Home ReSource has four main program areas:

• Building Materials Reuse Store: The flagship program is the building materials reuse store, which collects and resells over 900 tons of building materials annually, generating revenue that employs over 20 people. The store also acts as a classroom and laboratory to create a community circular economy.

• Zero Waste Education: The Zero Waste Education program works with schools across Missoula County to educate young people about reducing waste and creating a circular economy. Each year, over 700 5th graders participate in our Zero Waste Ambassador Program (ZWAP), and many other students participate in other zero-waste education opportunities.

• Zero Waste Infrastructure: Partnering with the City of Missoula, Home ReSource is working to build more zero-waste infrastructure in the community. This includes our Pledge Zero business and organization consulting program, developing a Household Hazardous Waste collection facility, and creating more infrastructure to collect building materials before they go to the dump.

• Community, Youth, and Work Programs: Home ReSource prides itself on partnering with community groups to provide opportunities to expand our collective understanding of what a circular economy is. This includes hosting artists, a youth internship program, leading community workshops, and many other activities.

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Home ReSource is a community sustainability center located in the heart of Missoula, MT. Artists will enjoy a materially-rich residency with access to Home ReSource’s vast material warehouse.

A studio space will be provided in the store’s second-floor mezzanine, conveniently close to Home ReSource’s staff. Expect fluctuating temperatures and the sounds of a bustling store!

• Access to a wide & plentiful array of publicly donated building materials, including aluminum, brick & blocks, buckets, cabinets, carpet and carpet padding, doors, lighting & plumbing fixtures, lumber, pallets, pipe, roof tile, steel, shingles, wallboard, windows, and much more.

• Access to the Home ReSource workshop & tools, including a table saw, drill press, compound miter saw, surface planer, belt & other sanders, and a welding/metal cutting station (for experienced welders only)

• Workspace located in a mezzanine overlooking the heart of the store. Interior & exterior options are available to accommodate a wide spectrum of scale possibilities.

Home ReSource is centrally located in Missoula, MT. It is accessible by biking and walking paths and our free public transit system.

Missoula is located in a mountain valley at the confluence of three rivers. The town features contemporary museums, independent galleries, a variety of restaurants and grocery stores, and an active downtown anchored by the University of Montana. With riverfront parks, mountain trails, extensive bike paths, and a zero-fare public bus system, visiting artists can easily navigate the city and explore the surrounding region.

Artists coming from out of town will stay at Open AIR’s Blue House—a beautiful, fully furnished residence located in Missoula's vibrant University District, just one mile from downtown. Each artist will have their own bedroom and will share two bathrooms, the kitchen, dining room, living room, backyard, and laundry facilities. Applicants will have the opportunity to share their housing needs in the Artist-in-Residence application.

For more information: About the Blue House

In addition to an artist presentation, the artist will have access to Home ReSource programming and the public during store hours.

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• Open AIR is committed to accessibility. If the application process or fee poses a barrier,  please reach out to Rachel at program@openairmt.org