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Artist trading cards, also known as ATCs, are 2 ½ x 3 ½ inch (64 x 89 mm) miniature works of art which artists trade with one another, similar to the way people trade sports cards. ATCs are a relatively new art form which formally began in September 1996. The concept was created by Swiss artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann. * They can be any medium: pencil, watercolor, acrylic, oil, collage, scratch board, mixed media - anything the creative mind of the artist can think up. Artist Trading Cards are produced as originals, as limited editions, or as a series.
Conceptually ATCs are about exchanging art without the interface of the art world and without money being involved. Artists trade their cards in face-to-face trading sessions as well as via mail. Artists who trade by mail often make their arrangements online and/or through e-mail. In some ATC artists' opinions, trading cards by mail is a diminished experience when compared to an ATC Trading Session.
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Yeah, on 9News just now? The segment about Artist Trading Cards? That was totally my mom. Woo, go mom!
ampersandwich (Wink) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:31:17 -0000
Yeah, on 9News just now? The segment about Artist Trading Cards? That was totally my mom. Woo, go mom!
I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Artist Trading Cards" http://bit.ly/4sDcZ7
Libr8ed (Linda Shelton) Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:35:17 -0000
I posted 5 photos on Facebook in the album "Artist Trading Cards" http://bit.ly/4sDcZ7
Posted some of the early development for a class on Artist Trading Cards for kids http://bit.ly/6nItjg
Neocaledonian (Alberto Lung) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 07:59:44 -0000
Posted some of the early development for a class on Artist Trading Cards for kids http://bit.ly/6nItjg
Checking out rad artist trading cards @foiledagainmpls. You know. While I "process."
jjvollenweider (Julie Vollenweider) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:56:43 -0000
Checking out rad artist trading cards @foiledagainmpls. You know. While I "process."
Artist trading cards inspired by Julie Nutting. http://yfrog.com/4g6ompj
lindalaelmiller (Linda Lael Miller) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:53:01 -0000
Artist trading cards inspired by Julie Nutting. http://yfrog.com/4g6ompj
Give a box of artist trading cards to the one who has everything. This book is 25% off thru 12/18 & shows you how: http://bit.ly/73y2Nb
craftsetc (Crafts, Etc!) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:20:00 -0000
Give a box of artist trading cards to the one who has everything. This book is 25% off thru 12/18 & shows you how: http://bit.ly/73y2Nb
Artist Trading Cards: A Collaborative Cultural Peformance - The original ATC site in Switzerland with archives, exhibits, examples and history of the art form.
Art Card WebRing - A group of web sites dedicated to discussing, sharing or promoting ATCs (artist trading cards).
Meta Description: [ A group of web sites dedicated to discussing, sharing or promoting ATCs (artist trading cards). Minature works of art that are 2.5 X 3.5 inches and collected and swapped around the globe. ]
Art in your Pocket: ATCs - Joumana Medlej's primer and an idea bank for those who wonder what an ATC is and how to make one.
Artist Trading Card Forums - A dedicated discussion board for ATCs enthusiasts. Meet and trade with great people who share a similar interest. Features forums, artist galleries and chatrooms.
Meta Description: [ Artist Trading Card Forums is a dedicated discussion board for Artist Trading Card enthusiasts. Join us in the forums to discuss ATCs, meet great people with similar interests, upload pictures in our photo gallery, chat with other members, and set up some trades! ]
ATC Society - Sharon Zimmerman's ATC pages with swaps, resources, an artist trading card gallery and zine.
Meta Description: [ Free, easy email groups ]
Aztek721's Artist Trading Card Page - The squiggly art cards of Karen Gorrell.
Meta Description: [ This is my personal page for ]
BeadsAndArt ATC gallery - ATCs Gallery and cards available for trade.
Meta Description: [ Beads art atc atcs kralen kaarten gothic wicca sieraden jewelry ]
BistroSinistro Match Cards - Artist trading cards and game by Artist Ed Stastny.
Dentan Art ATCs - A slideshow gallery of cards consisting of themed topics created using mixed media techniques.
Empress Dragon Arts ATC Gallery - An ATC Gallery with information, examples and a template for creating your own artist trading cards.
Emu's Zine Artist Trading Cards - An article from Emu zine with history, artist statements and examples of artist trading cards made with emu feathers.
Meta Description: [ artist trading cards made with emu feathers ]
Flickr: Artist Trading Cards - A Flickr group dedicated to discussing and displaying their art cards.
Meta Description: [ Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Show off your favorite photos to the world, securely and privately show photos to your friends and family, or blog the photos you take with a cameraphone. ]
Haptotrope Artist Trading Cards - A gallery of ATCs and altered playing cards.
Hidden Art Trail - A new innovative way to swap ATCs. Maxine Church hides her art and challenges you to find it.
Hilery's Altered Art - Gallery of artist trading cards and altered art.
HiNgE Online Artist Trading Cards - Web site providing information about ATCs and trading sessions in the Philadelphia area.
John Paul II Trading Cards - A project devoted to creating Artist trading cards that are Mini-Scrapbook memorials for the late Pope John Paul II.
Kudsu ATC Gallery - A selection of artist trading cards from the Kudsu ATC Gallery.
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Lisa Shea's Origami Artist Trading Cards - Artist trading cards on the theme of origami by Lisa Shea.
Lynn Dewart's Artist Trading Cards - A large gallery of trading cards made by San Diego artist Lynn Dewart.
Meetup.com: Artist Trading Cards - A forum where you can meet with other ATC collectors and creators in your town and share collectible art cards.
Meta Description: [ Meet other local collectors, creators, and traders to share your favorite collectible art made to trade with other artists! ]
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Mozoprimo - Artist Trading Cards by Dutch artist Mozoprimo including collages of fish, manikins, found objects and camels with candles.
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Palimpsestic Cards - Gallery and description of collage trading cards.
Paula's UK Art House - The Art of Paula Scinto includes artist trading cards, altered books and mixed media.
Project ATC - A site for ATC groups from around the world.
Templates from Mirkwood Designs - Download and print templates for artist trading cards, envelopes for ATCs and art-related projects.
The Alternate Limits - Mahalah's art trading cards with information on events in the San Antonio, Texas area.
Meta Description: [ Alternate Limits is a San Antonio, Texas based artist website dedicated to exploring cultural anomalies, art and whatever else suites the artist's fancy. Current topics include "little death" and Crop Circles: Music in the Fields
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The Karmic Fish - An ATC mail art call hosted by L.S. King
The New Gallery - History, links and trading sessions in Calgary, Canada.
Wildspiritarts - ATCs and artwork from Spiralli of California.
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