Artist Trading Card Exhibit
ATC's
The Richmond Art Gallery's 5th Annual Artist Trading Card Exhibition is a display of Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) from local, national, and international participants. Artist Trading Cards are miniature works of original art measuring 2.5 x 3.5" that are made to trade. This international art movement is intended to be a democratic avenue for artistic exchange. All entries received that follow the Entry Guidelines will be exhibited and then traded on the Closing Celebration.
Important Dates:
Exhibition Dates: November 26, 2010 – January 22, 2011
Closing Celebration Party and Trading Session: Saturday, January 22, 2011
To enter, please download and print the Open Call for Entries and include with your submission. Please read the guidelines carefully to ensure your ATCs qualify for exhibition.
Entry Guidelines:
- ATC"s must be one-of-a-kind original artworks, or in a series or small edition
- Include your name and city on the back of each card. Email address or other contact information may be included so that other artists can contact you.
- Entries must include 9 cards in a standard 9-sleeve plastic protector sheet. Cards will be displayed in the Gallery inside the plastic sleeves. (if you are unable to find proper sleeves, please contact us for more information)
- Only 9 cards will be exhibited by each person, if you send more than 9 they will be traded but not exhibited.
- Artist collectives or groups may also send in cards, up to a maximum of 3 sets of 9 in the plastic sleeves.
- All cards must measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" or 6.35 x 8.89cm
- Entries from Canada must include a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope so that traded cards can be returned to you at the end of the exhibition.
- Entries from the United States must include a Self-Addressed Envelope plus $3 in US funds (cheque or money order)
- Entries from all other countries must enclose a self-addressed envelope and €4 Euro (cheque, money order or international reply coupon).
- All cards submitted will be traded on the closing night of the exhibition.
All mediums and themes are welcome, and participants of any age from anywhere in the world are invited to exhibit. Entries may follow the suggested theme of the exhibition, but this is not required. See details on the entry form for exhibition themes.
Please note that your traded cards may take up to 3 months after the exhibition closes for return.
Mail your entries to:
Artist Trading Exhibition
Richmond Art Gallery
7700 Minoru Gate
Richmond BC V6Y 1R9
Canada
For Information: contact ATC Coordinator, Kathy Tycholis at 604.247.8316
