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General Information
We suggest bringing at least 20-25 cards to trade, and it helps to have them in a binder or small album that can be easily viewed and passed around during trading. Please come prepared to trade with everyone, regardless of skill level.
Try to make at least one card in the monthly theme to participate in the Potluck Draw (in which everyone throws their theme card into a box during introductions and then we all randomly draw someone else's card in trade).
Please
make sure your name is legible on the back so
that those receiving your cards will know who
created them. (Many artists include their e-mail
addresses and website or other contact
information on the back of their cards.) For
further information about making cards, see links
below. What
is an ATC?
Artist Trading Cards or
ATCs are small works of art measuring
2.5 x 3.5 inches that are made to be traded between
artists. They can be made in
any media on any subject. Here is a good introduction to the format. (Note: The original page no longer exists. This is the link to an archived version.)
The idea for the ATC
format was developed in 1996 by Swiss artist m. vanci stirnemann as a way for artists to exchange art without
worrying about the constraints of galleries and pricing.
The first trading session was in Zurich in 1997. Trading
on-line has become very popular, especially for artists
who cannot attend live trades locally. You can read more about the history of ATCs here. One friendly site to start trading on-line is ATCs for All.
Why make and trade ATCs?
The small size of the card allows you to experiment with
new media and techniques without spending a lot of money
on supplies. For many participants, the interaction with
other artists and the opportunity to learn new things is
more important than the trading of the art itself.
To Bee or Not to Bee
by Dianna Reiter
(Hand-carved stamps)
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Mark your calendar!
Upcoming Meetings
Dates may be subject to change
Due to the ongoing pandemic, any scheduled dates below may be subject to change depending on the availability of the location. We request that you pre-register if you plan to participate (in person or via Zoom) so we can notify you if there are unexpected changes. Please sign up for the email list for the latest updates.
We are asking people attending our meeting to wear a face mask covering both your nose and mouth. The meeting locations also strongly recommend that visitors wear masks and practice social distancing.
In-Person & Joint Virtual Meeting
Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 1-3 p.m. (times are approximate)
at the New Berlin Public Library, Community Meeting Room
15105 Library Lane, New Berlin WI
Suggested Theme: Landscapes/Places
If you plan to attend in person, please contact Carolyn Brady by Sunday, Aug 21, via the email on this page or via the survey that will be sent to the group email list. (Please contact Carolyn before Thursday, Aug 25, if you are planning to participate by Zoom, so we can send you the meeting link.)
In-Person & Joint Virtual Meeting
Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 1-3 p.m.
at the Shorewood Village Center, North Meeting Room
3920 N Murray Ave, Shorewood, WI
(Same building as the library. Meeting room is on lower level. Entrance to parking lot is on Frederick Ave.)
Suggested Theme: Colorful or Not?
If you plan to attend in person, please contact Carolyn Brady by Sunday, September 18, via the email on this page or via the survey that will be sent to the group email list. (Please contact Carolyn before Thursday, September 22, if you are planning to participate by Zoom, so we can send you the meeting link.)
In-Person & Joint Virtual Meeting
Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 1-3 p.m.
at the Muskego Public Library
S73W16663 W Janesville RD, Muskego WI
Suggested Theme: Make a Mess
If you plan to attend in person, please contact Carolyn Brady by Sunday, October 23, via the email on this page or via the survey that will be sent to the group email list. (Please contact Carolyn before Thursday, October 27, if you are planning to participate by Zoom, so we can send you the meeting link.)
Future 2022 Themes
(Location & dates to be scheduled)
November 2022 - Food for Thought
December 2022 - Open Theme (or bring your leftover cards to trade)
Adequate Wiring
by Gary Warren Niebuhr
(collage ATC)
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