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In-Person Art Experiments - Artist Trading Cards

Construct pocket-sized artworks while learning a variety of mixed media techniques, and participate in an Artist Trading Card swap with fellow creatives.

Great for all ages and abilities. Youth under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event takes place In-Person at George Bothwell Branch.

All materials provided. Please feel free to bring along additional supplies to supplement.

Recommended Materials: cardstock or mixed media papers, drawing utensils (pencils, markers, pencil crayons), ruler, glue or tape, assorted papers/magazines, stickers, fabrics, whatever art supplies you've got handy!

Artist Trading Cards are pocket-sized works of art (2.5 x 3.5 inches) that can be traded with other artists. The idea was first developed by Swiss Artist m. vänçi stirneman in 1997, growing out of the Mail Art Movement where artists contacted other artists directly to swap artworks, ideas, techniques, and inspiration. Calgary artist Don Mabie brought the concept to Canada, and with stirneman, co-curated the “1st International Biennial of Artist Trading Cards“ in 2000. Artist Trading Card groups and sessions have since spread all over the world.

The Basic Rules:
1. Size: Artist Trading Cards should be no larger than 2.5 by 3.5 inches (64 by 89 mm). They should fit into the plastic sheets designed for sport trading cards.
2. ATCs are for trade only, never bought nor sold.

Creative guidelines:
1. Medium: Cards can be made out of any material imaginable
2. Quantity: Cards can be single originals, editions (sets of identical cards), or series (more than one on a theme)
3. Identity: sign the back. It is nice to include date, edition number, your location and title of the work.
4. Integrity: Make and trade your own.

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