Next ATC Trade and Workshop, Sunday 6 December 2009

Hope to see you there!

November 1st live session

Either folks were very busy or scared by the flu bug.
We only had 5 ATCers show up, but had a productive and fun session anyway.

Lin Bundrant drew these Day of the Dead cards:

Kat Kovacs was working with feathers:

Virginia Errick was in a dark, Halloween mood:

Laurie Ljubojevic brought processed, texturized paper:

 wackystuff was reprocessing mail-art:

Happy Day of the Dead!

We hope to see you at the live trading session today!

ATC Quaterly . . Issue 16 FALL 2009

The next ATC Quarterly Challenge is " SAY CHEESE"
Deadline: 15 November 2009
Email 300 dpi jpegs to: editor@atcquarterly.com
Snail Mail Submissions:
ATC Quarterly
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Trading Session and Workshop Sunday 4th October 2009

Another great day of warmth and plenty of laughs as the ATC Victoria group met for October's Workshop and Trade of Artist Trading Cards.

A Special Welcome to newcomer Melanie!
Thanks to our hosts Jeffrey and Virginia Errick and all the ATC artists who keep the group active and such a delight to attend each month.




Cards from today's traders

Live Trading Session in Victoria

Come to wackystuff's house on Sunday, October 4th.

The session starts at 1 PM. See you then =)
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September 2009 Trading Session

The September Gathering . .
(L-R) Cindy, Virginia, Duncan, Leslie, Jeffrey, John, Dale, Arthur, Kat

Hope to see you all

for our next live trade on Sunday, September 6th at 1:PM

Opus Newsletter Article on ATC'S

Artist Trading Card Exhibition
by Kathy Tycholis on July 17, 2009 in

* Community News

Why are you giving it away? When first introduced to Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), the prospect of giving away an original artwork is a difficult concept for a lot of people. However, ATCs function as much more than just an artwork. They are a reminder that art is a process to be enjoyed, rather than how much an artwork is worth in dollars. ATCs require a smaller time investment compared to a large artwork yet the process often leads to new experiments or ideas. The ability to discuss your works face-to-face with other artists is an added bonus, receiving instant feedback about your art. Whether ATCs are made for an exhibition or a trading session, the key element is the exchange that takes place between artists. There are no art stars, there is no money involved. You are not giving your art away, but sharing in an exchange. The more you trade, the more you collect artworks, ideas, and contacts.

What are Artist Trading Cards? Artist Trading Cards are works of art measuring 2 ½" x 3 ½" (64 x 89 cm) that are made for trading with others. This art movement began in the 1990s in Switzerland, and has since spread all over the world. There are no restrictions on materials or subject matter, only these basic rules: ATCs must be 2 ½" x 3 ½", ATCs are NEVER sold but only traded, trade only the cards you have made yourself, and sign the back of each card with your name and/or contact information. Most Artist Trading Cards are original works of art, but they may also comprise small editions or a series.

A very important element of Artist Trading Cards is the actual trading, whether this occurs face-to-face or through the mail. Trading generates a social component where interaction and the opportunity to view different artistic styles is a key part of the process. Trading artworks also maintains the anti-commercial, non-judgemental sensibility first promoted by ATC originators, who believe art should be inclusive and free to everyone. This is especially true when trading through the mail, as you never know what you will receive.

The Richmond Art Gallery’s 4th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition is a display of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) from local, national, and international participants. Since 2006, their Annual ATC Exhibition has included hands-on workshops, trading sessions, and artist talks scheduled throughout the exhibition. The closing party for the exhibit has become one of the Lower Mainland’s largest annual ATC Trading Sessions, and is a great introduction to the fun of artistic exchange!

Join this exciting art movement by creating some Artist Trading Cards for the Fourth Annual ATC Exhibition, or visit the Richmond Art Gallery from September 18 – October 30 to view the exhibition. Enter before September 4, 2009. Everyone is invited to participate, and all art techniques/media are welcome.

To see all the upcoming Artist Trading Card events at the Richmond Art Gallery, or to download an entry form for the exhibition, please visit www.richmondartgallery.org or contact gallery@richmond.ca for details.
Upcoming ATC Events for the Exhibition
4th Annual ATC Exhibition

: September 18 - October 30
Opening Celebration: Thursday, September 17, 7pm - 9pm
Submission Deadline: Postmarked by September 4, 2009
Drop-in ATC Making Sessions

: Wednesdays from 1pm - 5pm
($2 donation for art supplies) September 23, October 7 and 21
Drop-in ATC Trading Sessions

: Wednesdays from 6pm - 7:30pm
September 16 to October 21
Artist Talk

: Paul Kajander: Friday, October 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Closing Party Trading Session

: Friday, October 30, 7pm - 8:30pm

Special Thanks to the Group

Dear ATC Victoria Group Members
The mailman arrived with a delightful card from the group and I wanted to say a Special
Thank you to everyone who has written and sent their thoughts, wishes, kind words . . makes me realize just how blessed and delighted I am to be part of this ATC community of artists.
I am slowly mending and hope to see you in August.
Next session
Sunday 2 August!

July 5th, 2009

We met under the trees to make Artist Trading Cards.
In the foreground are happy artists ML, Virginia,
Natalie, Louanne and Arthur.


















Beverly brought her granddaughter Zoe, lowering the average age
of our group quite a bit. Cindy looks on approvingly.


















Wackystuff observes what Sean and Kat are creating.


















We all missed Dale's sunny presence and wish him a speedy recovery!

some ATCs from our June 7th session

Next ATC Session 5 July 2009

ATC Workshop and Trade is on for Sunday July 5, 2009

The usual place and time:
c/0 The Erricks
615 Foul Bay Rd.
1:00 - 3:00 Workshop to make ATC's
3:00 - 4:00 Trading of cards

ATC Quarterly, Summer 2009

ATC Quarterly Summer edition with a story on our Victoria Group!



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RAG presents 4th Annual Artist Trading Cards Exhibition

18 September – 30 October 2009

Closing Celebration & Trading Session:
Friday, 30 October, 7–8:30pm

The RAG’s 4th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition is a display of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) from local, national, and international participants. Everyone is invited to participate, and all techniques and mediums are welcome. ATCs must be original artworks*, and may be in a series, edition or multiple. Please “sign” the back, and contact information may also appear on the back of each card if desired. ATCs will be traded on the closing night of the exhibition.

*Please note that digital works will only be traded with other digital works


How to Enter:

Send in 9 Artist Trading Cards in a standard 9-sleeve plastic sheet (9 cards per sheet). Cards will be displayed in the plastic sheets. Cards must be sized to fit into standard plastic sleeves (designed for hockey/baseball cards), and each measure 2 ½” x 3 ½” in order to qualify. All works received that follow this criteria will be exhibited. Please sign the back of each ATC and include your city/town so that others will know whom they have traded with. Include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to the Richmond Art Gallery.**

**USA participants please send $2 in US funds for return postage. International Artists please include a Postal Money Order or International Reply Coupon for return postage purchase.

Entries must be postmarked before September 9, 2009. Please attach a copy of our entry form with your submission and send to:

ATTN: RAG ATC Exhibition
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond BC
Canada
V6Y 1R9


For more information about ATC’s at the RAG, or to join our email contact list, contact Kathy Tycholis at ktycholis@richmond.ca

Richmond Art Gallery ATC Group on Facebook

ATC’s at the RAG Official Facebook Group

Join our Facebook group to show off your cards, meet other traders online, and be a part of the Richmond ATC community. After each monthly trading session, we will post ATC’s online to share some of our participants’ works. Online participants may also post their themed ATC’s onto the Facebook group page, or email your images to ktycholis@richmond.ca for Kathy to post them for you. Our Facebook group page is also a great way to keep up to date with what’s happening with ATC’s at the RAG and be notified of any upcoming events.

To join, go to http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=9104983993&ref=nf


For more information about ATC’s at the RAG, or to join our email contact list, contact Kathy Tycholis at ktycholis@richmond.ca

Join Us on 7th June for our Next ATC Trade and Workshop

Another great day together with the group here in Victoria.

SUNDAY MAY 3rd 2009

ATC Trades from April 2009

1 March 2009 ATC Trade and Workshop in Victoria, BC, CANADA

The March Session of ATC Trading and workshop happened this afternoon. Thanks again to the Erricks for their continued generosity in hosting the meetings. . . and to all the artists that continue to make this such an exciting and artful way to begin the month.
See you next month . . we continue to meet on the 1st Sunday of the Month — our next scheduled gathering is for 5th April 2009.

Campbell River Art Gallery-Art Trading Card Event

PRESS RELEASE
February 6,2009
Campbell River Art Gallery
Contact: Manon Staiger (250-287-2261)

Next Art Trading Card Event - Thursday, February 26th from 7-8pm


Come down to the Campbell River Art Gallery on February 26th and join a group of people who love to make and trade “art cards”. What’s it all about? This is a fun, social and creative program that meets on a Thursday of every third month to swap trading cards. The only difference between these and sports trading cards is that you create your own homemade 2 ½ x 3 ½ inch trading card. Your cards can be painted, collaged, mixed media, photographs, three dimensional shapes, or found objects. There are no rules. It's up to you what you want to make. Sign the back as you would any art work and add contact info if you wish. Bring along about 20 cards to trade on a one-to-one basis with other participants. Artist trading cards are unique in that they cannot be sold only traded. People are trading them worldwide. Drop in to see what the fun is all about. All ages are encouraged to participate.

Back in 2002, the Campbell River Art Gallery was the first location in British Columbia to start the art trading card program. Originally, the concept was started in 1996 in Zurich, Switzerland . The first Canadian artist trading card session, lead by Chuck Stake (aka artist Don Mabie), took place at The New Gallery in Calgary, followed by sessions at the Alberta College of Art and Design. His partner, Wendy Toogood, introduced the program during her exhibition at the Campbell River Art Gallery and our Art Trading Card program began. Come out for the next event on Thursday, February 26th from 7-8pm and see what the fun is all about. The Gallery is located at 1235 Shoppers Row (same building as the Visitor Info Centre). For more info call 250-287-2261 or email contact@crartgallery.ca.

ATC Victoria - Workshop and Trade Sunday 1 February 2009

Trades from Todays session . . . Thanks everyone!

ATC Call for submissions!!

for more information check out: cowichanvalleyartscouncil

ATC Victoria Trade & Workshop - 4th JANUARY 2009

Thanks again to our hosts Jeffrey and Virginia Errick and to all the ATC enthusiasts who showed up for the first trade event of 2009 it was a great day with lots of laughter and fab trades!

See you on Sunday the 1st of February!!