CANstruction Returns to NorthPark Center

The design and build exhibit is open September 14-October 6 and benefits the North Texas Food Bank.

View an oversized cowboy boot, a portrait of Clint Eastwood, a Western campground and more—all built out of cans—during the 28th annual CANstruction competition and exhibit, opening September 14 at NorthPark Center.

On display through October 6, the event will feature 29 western-themed structures built by teams of architecture, design, engineering and construction companies. Each structure is being created solely out of canned foods and other non-perishable pantry items that will be donated to the North Texas Food Bank following the exhibition.

Teams are gathering to build their can sculptures early on September 14. Upon completion, NorthPark Center visitors can vote on their favorite structure by donating to the team’s fundraising page. Every $5 donated equals one vote and helps the NTFB to provide 15 nutritious meals to our neighbors facing hunger. Last year, over $10,000 and nearly 125,000 pounds of canned goods were donated.

“The CANstruction competition and exhibit is an innovative and creative way for the design, engineering and construction communities to support the North Texas Food Bank’s mission to close the hunger gap in North Texas, said Trish Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “Last year, the North Texas Food Bank provided over 130,000 meals through the money and food donated from the event. We could not do what we do in the fight against hunger without the community’s support and hope you will take the opportunity to see the impressive displays that the teams create.”

In past years, the sculptures have included canned video game characters, superheroes, and iconic landmarks and pieces of art from across the globe.

During its history, CANstruction Dallas has provided millions of canned food items for the NTFB, distributed to North Texas neighbors experiencing hunger through a feeding network of 500 partner food pantries and other community organizations. These food resources are critical now as North Texans continue to experience economic uncertainty and unprecedented hunger caused by record inflation.

Find out more at ntfb.org/construction.