DESIGNING YOUR ARTIST TRADING CARD (ATC)
ATCs are the same size as a standard trading card and can feature any type of art or design. This is your chance to experiment!
MATERIALS PROVIDED
> Blank ATC cards
> Acrylic paints and various mediums
> A selection of stamps, stencils, and ink pads
> Scrap papers, fabric scraps, and other ephemera
> Glue sticks, scissors, and other basic tools
WHAT TO BRING
> A "swatch" of your own to share (small photo, drawing, etc.)
> Any small, unique items you'd like to incorporate into your art (e.g., beads, buttons, magazine clippings).
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
🎨 Mixed Media Techniques: Discover how to combine different materials like paint, paper, stamps, and stencils to create rich, layered art on a small canvas.
đź’ˇ Creating a Series: Learn how to develop a theme or story for your cards to create a cohesive set.
🤝 The Art of Trading: Understand the etiquette and joy of swapping your creations with other participants, building a community around your art.
WHERE TO TRADE
đź‘Ą In-Person Swaps: Many cities have local groups that organize regular "trading sessions" or workshops.
đź’» Online Communities: The internet has made trading global. There are numerous forums, social media groups, and dedicated websites where artists connect and arrange trades.
đź’Ś Mail Art: A classic method for trading, you can swap cards with a partner you've connected with online by sending them through the post.
FREE AND ALL WELCOME
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ATCS:
The **Artist Trading Card (ATC)** movement was born from a conceptual art project in 1997. Swiss artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann created 1,200 of his own cards and held an exhibition in Zurich. At the end of the show, he invited other artists to create their own cards and trade with him. This simple idea—making art for the sole purpose of sharing it—quickly spread, first to Canada and then around the globe. The movement was designed to be a non-commercial, collaborative art form, standing in contrast to the traditional art market.
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