Artists Trading Cards for Indigenous Folx

The ᐊᐧᓴᑲᒪᐱᐊᐧᐠ wasakamapiwak [They all sit in a circle.] collective invite you for a special Artists Trading Cards session for Indigenous folx!

ATCs are miniature works of art, created by hand and exchanged with others—tiny canvases that spark conversation, connection, and creativity. No prior art experience is needed. You are welcome to bring some of your own supplies and we will also provide a wide range of materials—from paints and markers to collage paper, and more.

What Are Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)?Artist Trading Cards are miniature works of art measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches—the size of a standard playing card. Originating in the 1990s, the ATC movement began in Switzerland with artist M. Vänçi Stirnemann, who envisioned a way for artists to exchange their creations without monetary transactions. The concept quickly gained global popularity, fostering artistic expression and collaboration. Today, ATCs are celebrated as an inclusive and accessible way to share art and build connections within creative communities.

This event is part of is a group residency and art exhibition featuring twelve local Indigenous artists: Danielle Piper, Jasmine Piper, Chris Piper, Riel Starr, Matt Hiltermann, Amber Boyd, Jamie Rozema-Stinson, Hilary McDonnell, Brendan McDonnell, Patricia Grimwood, Pihêsiw Grimwood, and Sarah Whalen-Lunn. They will be exploring the theme of vessels in its many forms and meanings. From baskets and pots to shoes, bags, garments, drums, and animal hides, the artists interpret the vessel as both a physical container and a symbolic space for story, identity, and tradition.

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