History of ATCs

In 1996-97, a new art culture sprang up which rejected the tradition of critiquing and pricing art. Swiss artist m. vanci stirnemann is hailed as the father of the Artist Trading Card (ATC) movement. stirnemann, inspired by hockey trading cards, created and showcased 1200 similarly-sized cards-his original works of art-in his gallery in Zurich, Switzerland. He told people who wanted one of his cards to come back and bring one of their own in trade. A movement was born.

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Issue 11 - Summer 2008

Profile of a Trader: Michael deMeng • Winnipeg, Manitoba Traders
Teaching ATCs for Dummies • Metal ATCs • “Polka Dot” Challenge

 

Issue 10 - Spring 2008

Profile of a Trader: Mariana Musa • Amarillo, TX Traders
Claudine Hellmuth's Poppets • The 365 ATCs of Carolyn Brady
"Rabbit" Challenge

Issue 9 - Winter 2007

“Let Them Eat Cake” Challenge • Profile of a Trader: Jen Worden
Vancouver, BC Traders • Journaling with Linda Scott
Tammy Routley’s Unfolding ATCs

Issue 8 - Fall 2007

The Owl and the Pussycat Challenge • Profile of a Trader: Sarah Fishburn NH Traders • Journaling with Cindy Couling • Recycling
Variations on a Theme • Teaching

 

Issue 7 - Summer 2007

“For the Birds” Challenge • Profile of a Trader: Brenda Kennedy
Denver, CO Traders • Journaling • Teaching at Marwen
Mixed-Media/Stained Glass ATCs

 

Issue 6 - Spring 2007

Homage to Frida Kahlo • Profile of a Trader: Don Mabie a.k.a Chuck Stake
SchoolArts ATC Contest • Calgary, AB Traders
• Perry Bedbrook’s Perryburdz

 

Issue 5 - Winter 2007

Old Hat, New Shoes • Profile of a Trader: Bill Thomson
ATCs at CreativFestival • Richmond, BC Traders
• ATCs Inspire • Kim Hopkins

 

Issue 4 - Fall 2006

The Fool Ish • Profile of a Trader: Frips • Series: Amy Blandford
Regina, SK Traders • OrigamiUSA • Guild of American Papercutters
Tom Ford's Barbies

 

Issue 3 - Summer 2006

The Self Ish • Profile of a Trader: Sylvia Luna • Albuquerque, NM Traders
Triptychs: Julie Durocher, Ed Giecek, Kristen Fox, Sara Holt
Teaching • Displaying

 

Issue 2 - Spring 2006

The Fish Ish • The Marysville, WA Traders • Undercover in Toronto
Profile of an On-line Trader: Dentan • Q & A: Penelope Harris
Columbus, Ohio ATC Show • The Big Tomato • Triptych: Stacie Rife

 

Issue 1 - Winter 2006

Faves from the Dunvegan Traders • The Incredible Mr. Beals
Profile of a Trader: Sarah Gledhill • Lynnwood, WA Traders
Long-Distance Trading