Artists Trading Cards: TRASH

Schedule

Wed Jun 24 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-06:00
Location

Sparrow Artspace, 36 4 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada | Calgary, AB

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Turn trash into art - create and trade mini artworks made from recycled materials! Bring your own trash or use ours!
About this Event

Turn trash into art - create and trade mini artworks made from recycled materials! Bring your own trash or use ours! All other supplies will be provided.

Artists Trading Cards 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, and people of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. All supplies are provided, with a wide range of materials—from paints and markers to collage paper, and, trash of course.

*ATC show here by Lorraine Stratkotter


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.

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Where is it happening?

Sparrow Artspace, 36 4 Street Northeast, Calgary, AB, Canada

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