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SUMMARY:Artists Trading Cards for Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Free - please register\, All ages welcome (accompanied by an ad
 ult)\, no experience necessary.\n\nJoin us at Sparrow Artspace for a fun an
 d creative event where you can make and trade your own Artists Trading Card
 s with other newcomers in Calgary! This is a great way to meet fellow newco
 mers and creatives\, share your work\, and connect with the local art commu
 nity. All suplies will be provided.\n\nBoard members Yiting Hui and Sandra 
 Neill will be in attendance to answer any questions about our artists-in-re
 sidence program and connect newcomers to other artists resources in the com
 munity!\n\nWhat Are Artist Trading Cards (ATCs)? Artist Trading Cards are m
 iniature works of art measuring 2.5 x 3.5 inches—the size of a standard p
 laying card. Originating in the 1990s\, the ATC movement began in Switzerla
 nd 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 a
 rt and build connections within creative communities.\n\nhttps://www.visitc
 algary.com/events/artists-trading-cards-for-newcomers\n\nhttps://www.sparro
 wartspace.com/events/artists-trading-cards-for-newcomers-may-2026-s8cmz
LOCATION:Sparrow Artspace\, 36 4 Street Northeast\, Calgary\, Ab\, T2E 5A8
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