Following was the original call for entry.
THE ART CALL IS NOW CLOSED!
RULES
Procedure:
- create a postcard 10 x 15 cm (portrait or landscape)
- the theme of the artwork relates to “IN BETWEEN” (this could be a feeling, a momentum, a location etc. etc.)
- indicate on back: your name, country of origin, date of work, your social media and/or web site, a valid email address (to receive notice in case your work is sold)
- send the postcard without envelope (postmark needs to be stamped)
- mail to: weissfeder, “in between”, Sonnenbühlstrasse 30, CH-8405 Winterthur, Switzerland
- mailing deadline: August 31, 2016
- by mailing your art, you accept all rules and restrictions stated in this call
Techniques:
- all fiber related techniques are allowed (e.g. hand/machine stitch, crocheting, knitting, sewing, weaving, bead embroidery, fabric collage, patchwork, crossstitch, lace…)
- all ages and skill levels are welcome
Restrictions:
- up to 3 (three) works per artist
- only original and exclusive works are allowed
- no works will be returned
- the Swiss Hand Embroiderers’ Guild denies all responsability for any loss, theft, breakage or damage of the works
EXHIBITION
Physical show:
- all works will be shown in a one-day pop-up gallery at the “Kulturraum Langeweile” (shared artists’ studios) in Winterthur in September or October 2016
- the Swiss Hand Embroiderers’ Guild is responsible for appropriate advertising
- all works will be for sale during the exhibition for CHF 35.- each (whereof CHF 30.- goes to the artist and CHF 5.- to the Swiss Hand Embroiderers’ Guild to cover organizational and administrative expenses)
- artists, who’s work was sold, will be noticed by email within 5 business days after the exhibition to clear payment transaction etc.
Virtual show:
- all works will be shown in an online gallery on this site
BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
- visibility of his/her work
- enrichment of curriculum (physical exhibition)
- possible small monetary benefit
Lovely idea but I think the postcards may not arrive if they aren’t in envelopes.
Good luck anyway.
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Yes they will. I sent a textile card myself once. 🙂
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Once is only once…I am inclined to doubt also whether it will reach its destination…unfortunately
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I know of several mail art projects, and the quota of “lost” mail is always under 5 %… 😉
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Ive sent several and as long as the embellishments don’t get caught up in the postal machines, they will arrive safe and sound.
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I have sent and received dozens. I have even made some with pockets and sent gift cards. They have all arrived. I invite you to check out my blog. I have a 1 million mile quilted postcard challenge that just started Jan 1. So far we are at 70,000 miles.
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I´m in 🙂
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That’s great, Monika! Thanks a ton!!
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I’m so excited for this!
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I’m also in!
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ich bin auch dabei
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It may seem like a silly question ….. How will we know if our card is received?
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I will photograph it and post in wordpress and facebook within 2 days 😉
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Thanks to mysweetprairie I found this event. Very cool idea, I’m in!
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This is awesome and I already have an idea forming! Just wondering if the postcard should be entirely made of fabric or is it okay to attach fabric/stitching to firm paper?
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Firm paper is totally okay! 👍😊
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Danke fürs Teilen! 😄
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Really great project! I am sorry I have missed it! Congratulations to all the artists. Claudia, thanks for sharing! It was a pleasure to meet you.
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