AFABW 2010 “Call For Mail Art”
January 10, 2010 – Hollywood: Artists For A Better World International is calling upon global artists to send their mail art to AFABW by July 13, 2010. This mail art campaign honors artists as well as the establishment of an international holiday for the arts, referred to as “ART DAY,” which is celebrated on the second Friday in each August. (This year’s 12th annual Art Day falls on August 13, 2010).
“Mail Art” includes hand-decorated postcards, cards and/or envelopes that are sent through global postal services.
What does Mail Art look like? As the artist, you decide. Mail Art is essentially art using the postal service as the medium.
Founder of the Art Day holiday, Becky Mate says “Mail Art can be sent to anyone, and is all about opening your mail and finding a postcard from an artist. It is friendly, compact, instant joy.” Additionally, she encourages all to send their mail art to AFABW by July 13, 2010.
2010 AFABW Mail Art Participation Details:
0. The Mail Art theme is “Celebrate Artists!”
1. Mail your mail art so it arrives by July 13, 2010 (allow time for postal service in your country or state), along with your email and regular address, to:
Randy Mate, Administrator
ARTISTS FOR A BETTER WORLD (AFABW) INTERNATIONAL
1134 E Lexington Dr, Apt 8
Glendale, CA 91206
USA
2. The Mail Art will be displayed at the annual Founder’s “Art and Chocolate” Art Day Celebration in Glendale, California, Home of Art Day, by international Art Day Founder and Artist for a Better World executive, Becky Mate.
3. A panel of art lovers will select the top Mail Art. The criteria will include aesthetics, colors, imagination and the theme of “Celebrate Artists.”
4. The top Mail Art will be featured at the 10th Annual Artists For A Better World Arts Festival in Hollywood, California in the fall of 2010. If you can attend the festival you’re in for a treat. If you cannot make it, your mail art will be your ambassador.
5. Additionally, the top Mail Art will be featured on the AFABW website. (Click here for the 2009 Mail Art Selections).
6. On August 13, 2010, knowing you’ve participated in a worldwide effort to celebrate artists, Have a Happy Art Day!
More ART DAY Information
For information on hosting your own Art Day Party in your area, click “ART DAY” and scroll to the bottom to receive an instant reference on “How to Throw an ART DAY Party!”
For any ART DAY questions, click “CONTACT” and address your email message to Art Day Founder, Becky Mate.
Hi Erik,
Here you go:
http://artistsforabetterworld.org/2010-mail-art/1805/
Hi Erik,
Yes! The festival is completed and the compilation and editing of the photos and videos as well as the writing of the press releases are being coordinated and produced by volunteers, which will include the 2010 mail art selections. Over the next few weeks all the media and press releases will be completed and published, along with the Mail Art. Thanks for your patience!
GA
PS: We can always use more volunteer help. :-)
Hi again.
Any chance at finding out the selections from the Art Mail this year??
thanks!
Erik
Well, i got the latest ArtLine Newsletter and there is nothing in it about ArtDay (that i could find!) Any thoughts?
thanks,
Erik
Another good question, Erik!
All the the great Mail Art that has been received is still being evaluated. The best way to find out which 2010 Mail Art has been selected is to be sure you are subscribed to the ART LINE newsletter (sign up top-right for free).
when might we find out what art was chosen to be featured on the site?
thanks!
Erik
Great idea Becky! You are lucky to be on the receiving end of all that creativity.
I will send mine out tomorrow.
Best, Kathy
That’s a great question, Erik!
Although Mail Art is often sent to others without expectation of its return, I’m not aware of any rule that says it has to be that way! Besides, we have seen some fabulous creations that “should” be returned so that others may further benefit from it. If you (or anyone else) wish to have your mail art returned, just include a self-addressed stamped envelope with a note requesting the return of the art, and it will be done!
Question, will the art be returned to the artists?
thanks,
Erik
Hi Proski,
Whether you wish to send mail art via a single postcard or artwork enclosed in a letter is up to you.
Is it better to send a postcard or art in an envelope?
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Hi Sandra,
Images on a CD won’t be reviewed as Mail Art. But you are welcome to print an image on a greeting card if you wish. See “Point 3″ in the article above for selection criteria.
The artists that wan last year have different styles, what is the criteria for the selection, what should I submit, a printed image on a greeting card or a cd with images?
Thank you,
Sandra Zebi