Mail-Art Projects Blog Archive 2007_08_01 - Ruud Janssen

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 1 van 221-9-2007BLOG ZOEKENBLOG MARKERENVolgende blog»Blog maken | AanmeldenMail Art ProjectsOverview of Mail-Art projects provided by the authors of this blog. Ifyou want to enter information as well. Send an e-mail toinfo@iuoma.org The blog can contain all kind of projects the groupwants to share.How long areyou active inmail-art?less then a year 5 (13%)1-5 years 11 (29%)6-10 years 7 (18%)11-20 years 9 (24%)more then 20 y... 5 (13%)31 August 2007Call from Nadia Poltosi - BrasilJe stem wijzigenAantal stemmen tot nu toe: 37Dagen waarop je nog kuntstemmen: 15Posted by Sidney Tome at 18:14 0 commentsBlog Archive▼ 2007 (53)▼ August (32)Call from Nadia Poltosi - BrasilHAIRSTYLE"PORTRAIT" MailArt CallVittore Baroni is looking forsounds...Merry ChristmasProject Andreas HoferMail art newsCall from Miguel Jimenez-ElTaller de Zenon"What about Croxhapox?"The Paris Correspondence SchoolAdd to links: Mail Art NetworkImperiumLittle ThingsDarwinGlobal WarmingYou are so SweetSome Mail-Art Blogs.....Renewing the GoddessFraenz's big project !The Post OfficeTanya from Oregon invitesnew mail art call from K. Frank26 August 2007HAIRSTYLEPosted by Sidney Tome at 17:46 0 comments25 August 2007"PORTRAIT" MailArt Call

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 2 van 221-9-2007Mail Art Project FranceMail Art Project BrasilCall from Carlos BotanaTwo projectsProject: Bad WordsBurlesqueATCCalligraphyCall from INVASIONCollaborative Journal ProjectUpdate► July (5)► June (16)ContributorsLabelstreenaDavid-Baptiste ChirotwastedpapiersVORTICE ARGENTINASved Uwe DresslerSharonJohn M. Bennettgianni broiWilliam A.ThomaiMATTHEW ROSEMimIUOMAfripsmagentaRavenMBemilio morandidberube-artNobodyhonoriaRoland HalbritterKeith BuchholzArtyEmLaura BarlettaSidney TomeTravelling JournaldawnTerry Reid Terry ReidRuud JanssenKat van Trolleboljnp.frFluxus TomatokiyoteiFraenzAndreas Hofer (1)Anna Boschi (1)Argentina (1)Artist Stamp (1)Artpool (1)ATC (1)A i f E il (1)On September 12 2006 I started a project titled "A Face A Day". I'vedrawn a "face" inspired by someone/something every day. Thesedrawings are created on a small piece of linoleum and then cut outand printed. As I print the edition, I usually print a few extra ontopostcard weight pieces.In keeping with this project, I'd like to exchange mailart/postcardswith your interpretation of a portrait.End date May 22 2008Documentation on http://dberube-art.blogspot.com/Exchange for all submissionsDavid Berube462 West 52nd St Apt 3NNY, NY 10019USAPosted by dberube-art at 07:46 0 comments23 August 2007Vittore Baroni is looking forsounds...hallo, I hope all is going well with you & your projects!The reason why I write you:A friend of mine is filming a documentary on MAIL ART startingfrom my archive, I am trying to put together a "best of" of postalnetworking-related musical compositions that he can use for thesoundtrack. I started with giving him some pieces from the VECanthologies, Rod Summers, Keith Bates, Monty Cantsin/IstvanKantor, my own Le Forbici di Manitù 1992 Congress anthem. Iwonder if you have any appropriate idea of tracks I should includeor material to suggest, possibly in digital Mp3 format (so it can besent via-email, deadline is mid-September). If your contribution orproposal is used, you will be credited and I will send you a copy ofthe documentary (it's not for commercial release, my young friendis graduating from art academy and this is his final thesis work).I hope to hear from you,ciao,Vittorevittorebaroni@alice.itPosted by Ruud Janssen at 13:41 0 commentsLabels: mail art call, Sound, Vittore BaroniMerry ChristmasTHEME: “Merry Christmas”Comment: artist Jorge Restrepo (www.jorgerestrepo.com) willmake an installation in the Spanish Cultural Center, Tegucigalpa,

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 3 van 221-9-2007Belgium (1)Blog (4)Brasil (1)Calligraphy (1)Denmark (1)England (2)Fluxus Poetry (1)France (3)Germany (1)Goddess (1)Honduras (1)Hungary (1)Journal (1)K. Frank Jensen (1)Links (1)Litsa Spathi (1)mail art call (21)Mail Art Festival (1)Marcel Duchamp (2)Michael Hernandez de Luna(1)Netherlands (3)Paris (1)Perry Hoffman (1)Postcards (1)Ray Johnson (1)Rien (1)Russia (1)Secret Service (1)Sound (1)South-Korea (1)Spain (1)start (1)Tanya Bemis (1)Teachers for Mail-Art (1)The Paris CorrespondenceSchool (1)The Post Office (1)Tribute (1)Tricia Burr (1)USA (5)Visual Poetry (1)Vittore Baroni (1)Wacky Stuff (1)Honduras (Central America). The mail-artworks will show thereality of the world, the extreme differences in religion, socialclasses, justice, poverty, income, access to water, languages…ofdifferent countries….of the world. While some people are partyingand celebrating, gambling…vacationing…in December, others aresuffering. Jorge Restrepo will create an environment of Christmascelebration at the exhibit rooms of the Center…using the mailartworks.The observer to the exhibit will feel the sensation ofChristmas decoration. When attendants look in detail to thedecoration (mail-artworks simulating Christmas cards andmessages) the reality of the world will appear…dramatically…infrom of their eyes…Electronic documentation to all. Please send Email address, nameand postal address.Format and medium: free . All work be exposed. No returns.Deadline: November 30, 2007Curator: Carlos LanzaSend to:Jorge RestrepoPOBox 93Tegucigalpa, HondurasCentral AmericaPosted by Ruud Janssen at 12:45 0 commentsLabels: Honduras, mail art call18 August 2007Project Andreas HoferMail-Art Videos

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 4 van 221-9-2007mogelijk gemaaktdoorThis image I received by mail from Roland Halbritter. He is doing aspecial project where he askes you to intergrate this image in apiece of mail-art and then send it to him. For details see:http://andreas-hofer.blogspot.com/Posted by Ruud Janssen at 09:08 0 commentsLabels: Andreas Hofer, Germany, mail art call17 August 2007Mail art newsHAND CARVED STAMP ART: This is a mail art call for hand carvedstamp art. You may submit POSTCARD sized art only, with yourname/nickname, email & mailing address on the back for returns.Three entries per person maximum. No digital entries. No violent,racist or sexist art please. Must be sent through postal machines,no outer envelopes! No jury, no fee, returns will be sent ASAP toall artists. Postmark deadline: April 1, 2008. Submit your art to:15747 Caloosa Creek Cir. Fort Myers, FL 33908.

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 5 van 221-9-2007Go here: http://handcarvedstamps.blogspot.com----------------------------------------------------------------------New Yahoo group for femail artists:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Femail-Art/ Mail art calls andswaps group run by Jacquie, my dear friend who helps co-moderatemy ATC group. New group just forming, check it out. I am hostingthe first mail art call.Posted by Sharon at 16:46 0 comments15 August 2007Call from Miguel Jimenez-El Tallerde ZenonPosted by Sidney Tome at 17:31 0 comments14 August 2007"What about Croxhapox?"Posted by frips at 02:41 0 comments

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 6 van 221-9-2007The Paris Correspondence School"RIEN," an artist stamp based upon a collage, was featured in theAxis of Evil: The Secret History of Sin exhibition organized byMichael Hernadez de Luna in 2005. Working with my friend, therubber stamp master, Robert Ruscoe, I produced a half dozensheets of "RIEN" stamps. [Together, we now operate Lalade DigitalArt Press in Paris]. The Axis of Evil show was dedicated to Chicagoartist Ed Paschke and honored him by attracting wide attention,including that of the Secret Service. I've put this and others on TheParis Correspondence School page on my web site. I still likedropping these things in the post here in Paris. [Click to enlarge].Posted by MATTHEW ROSE at 01:20 2 commentsLabels: Artist Stamp, Axis of Evil, Michael Hernandez de Luna, Paris, Rien, SecretService, The Paris Correspondence School12 August 2007Add to links: Mail Art NetworkFrom the desk of Sharon Zimmer:Here is a link to my mail art blog to update everyone who may havethe old URL.http://mailartnetwork.blogspot.com/Any technique, any size, any theme. Ongoing. All art received willbe posted here, as long as it is viewable by all ages. Schoolchildren often are online so my blog only posts child friendly art.All other works will be replied to by email if you include it on thepiece. I also have a separate blog to document the Doors of theWorld call. You can still send in pieces for this call until Jan 282008.Thanks,Sharon ZimmerPosted by Sharon at 14:06 0 comments10 August 2007Imperium

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 7 van 221-9-2007Mail Art CallTheme: IMPERIUMFree technique and sizeNo returns no feesAnswer to allall works will be displayed on thehttp://arte-postal.blogspot.comDDL: 06/07/08William A.Rua do Mulungú, s/n46830-000 Andaraí BA.BRAZILConvocatória de arte postalTema: IMPERIUMTécnica e tamanho livreDocumentação a todosTodos trabalhos recebidosserão postados no site:http://arte-postal.blogspot.comData final: 06/07/08William A.Rua do Mulungú, s/n46830-000 Andaraí BA.BRASILPosted by William A. at 15:01 0 commentsLittle ThingsLittle things - What little or ordinary thing in life do you reallyenjoy?Exhibition online at www.mail-art.netAnswer to everybodyNo jury,no returnsDeadline: 1 january 2008Joli,Kwartelstraat 25 B,3514 ET Utrecht,

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Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 9 van 221-9-2007Please email to: anntracy51@sbcglobal.net .Asylum is a new gallery and part of a new multi-disciplinary artsspace – HQ: Headquarters for the Arts in Sacramento, CA. Anothermember of HQ is the California Film Arts Alliance (CFAA) whichuses the space for monthly meetings and other events.Mail art pieces will be sold to benefit both Asylum Gallery and theWomen’s Wisdom Project, a non profit organization. Women'sWisdom Project is an art program for adult women who want tobroaden their creative lives.http://www.asylumgallery.netPosted by Ruud Janssen at 10:03 0 commentsLabels: mail art call, USAYou are so Sweet"You are so sweets" - send us your stories about sweets -Deadline 30.09.2007Adress :Hospice d'Havré100 rue de Tournai59200 Tourcoing (France)All the participants works will be on-line in the virtual gallery ofthe mail art project website :http://www.jevousaiapportedesbonbons.comYour mail art will be gathered to be shown at the mail art festivalin Hospice d'Havré (France)from 17th october to 21th november 2007Posted by Ruud Janssen at 10:02 0 commentsLabels: France, mail art callSome Mail-Art Blogs.....1. The A1 Mail Art Archive2. Ed Giecek - USA3. Flobberlob4. NOBODY's Blog5. Exile on Mainstreet - Buz Blurr6. Kiyotei7. Hazel8. ex posto facto9. Honoria10. JC Synthetics

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Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 12 van 221-9-2007Labels: Blog, LinksRenewing the GoddessRenewing the GoddessAfter the incredible success of the first wave of the themed mailart show“Renewing the Goddess” (shown October 14 at the UnitarianCongregationof Princeton in Central New Jersey, USA)I will have the second wave of Goddess related art at next year’sgathering - see more here at the blog:http://goddessy-art.livejournal.com/and send your work - any size, any mediumartist trading cards will be traded if a self-addressed stampedenvelope is included.The theme is: RENEWING THE GODDESSNo deadline - work not returned unless envelope with properpostage is included.Send to:Emily TownsendEtStudio19 Sapphire DriveWest Windsor, NJ 08550USAPosted by Ruud Janssen at 01:10 0 commentsLabels: Goddess, mail art call, USA09 August 2007Fraenz's big project !Hello !Here you may learn more about that (IMHO useful) project !I'm trying to createan INTERNATIONAL MAILING LISTwith the aim to make it easier to contact a lot of mail artists in notime, if somethingimportant, interesting or useful ( about mail art, such activities,its actors, etc.)has to be published in a quick way.Important to know that it's NOT a newsgroup !!!It's a simple mailing list that can be used by every LISTED owner ofa googleaccount.Future listed "real" mail artists has to be known at least by me, orby one of our

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 13 van 221-9-2007mail art colleagues ! - Anonymous guys aren't accepted !The list is moderated to avoid spam and/or other stupid postings.Ongoing or not ongoing ...... that depends on your interest !!!Please, clickhttp://www.mailart.lu/googlelist.htmFraenzabsent till September 1, 007Posted by Fraenz at 06:24 1 commentsThe Post OfficeMail Art Call - The Post Office, What Does It Mean To YouUnited KingdomDeadline: November 30, 2007The post office, what does it mean to you, free techniques, andmedia, exhibition at the sorting office, documentation to all.information at:http://thesortingoffice.blogspot.com/Posted by Ruud Janssen at 04:06 0 commentsLabels: Blog, mail art call, The Post OfficeTanya from Oregon invitesHello !These are my TWO very first projects :Theme A :WE ARE ONE HUMAN FAMILY !Details can be found at : http://mlkmailart.blogspot.com/Media :- postcard size- technique : freeDeadline : December 15 , 2007Misc :- No jury, no entry fee , no returns.- Documentation to all who provide email address.- Please include : your name , return address, age, and nationality.Please, send to :Tanya BEMISP.O. Box 1018ASHLAND , OR 97520

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 14 van 221-9-2007(USA)------------------------------------------------------Theme B :HOW CAN MAILART BE USED TO EXPAND ANDENHANCE YOURCLASS CURRICULUM ?Details can be found at : http://teachersformailart.blogspot.com/Media : openDeadline : September 1 , 2007Misc :- No jury, no entry fee , no returns.- Documentation to all who provide email address.- Please include : your name , return address, age, and nationality.Please, send to :Tanya BEMISP.O. Box 1018ASHLAND , OR 97520(USA)Posted by Fraenz at 01:55 0 commentsLabels: Blog, mail art call, Tanya Bemis, Teachers for Mail-Art08 August 2007new mail art call from K. FrankJensen (Denmark) & the Museo deiTarocchi (Italy)

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 15 van 221-9-2007Posted by Roland Halbritter at 09:20 0 commentsLabels: Denmark, K. Frank Jensen, mail art callMail Art Project FranceMAIL ART CALL"You are so sweets"- send us your stories about sweets -Deadline30.09.2007AdressHospice d'Havré100 rue de Tournai59200 Tourcoing (France)All the participants works will be on-line in the virtual gallery ofthe mail art project website :http://www.jevousaiapportedesbonbons.comYour mail art will be gathered to be exposed at the mail artfestival in Hospice d'Havré (France)from 17th october to 21th november 2007.Posted by Ruud Janssen at 05:45 0 commentsLabels: France, mail art call, Mail Art Festival

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 16 van 221-9-2007Mail Art Project BrasilHi, Good Mail Art, you see my blog:http://arte-postal.blogspot.comput my link in your blog.and my Mail Art CallMail Art CallTheme: IMPERIUMFree technique and sizeNo returns no feesAnswer to allall works will be displayed on thehttp://arte-postal.blogspot.comDDL: 06/07/08William A.Rua do Mulungú, s/n46830-000 AndaraíBA. BRAZILPosted by Ruud Janssen at 04:26 0 commentsLabels: Blog, Brasil, mail art call05 August 2007Call from Carlos Botana

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 17 van 221-9-2007Posted by Kat van Trollebol at 03:56 2 commentsLabels: mail art call, Spain04 August 2007Two projectsRay Johnson Micro Galleries I & IIMail Art ShowTheme: “Beuys will be Beuys” This exhibit pays homage to thecreator of theFree International University and the ideas of socialsculpture. So let yourart reflect and express “how we mould andshape the world in which we live.”“the total artwork of the futuresocial order”, and “free democraticsocialism”. Joseph BeuysThegallery one will be on view in the The Mabee-Simpson Library onthecampus of Lyon College and gallery two will be on view atMorning StarCoffee House both in Batesville, Arkansas, USA, Therewill be a weeklyrotation of 4 to 5 artists per gallery over the courseof one year. Thisexhitition period will be extended depending onthe response from theInternation Mail Art Network.Size is limitedto 4”X6 or 10.16 cm X 15.24 cm for postcards and 8” or 20.32cmoverall for 3D pieces. Email submissions accepted.Please includeyour name, address and email address. You are welcome tosendmore than one piece.Exhibition documentation will include awebsite and catalogue to everyparticipant + CDDeadline to bereceived November 30, 2007. Show will be installed the firstweekof January and the concurrent website will be up that week.Thank you for your support with this project.John Chiaromonte250 Lilly St.Batesville, Arkansas, 72501 USAEmail: Celticzazen@...Webpage:http://www.lyon.edu/webdata/users/jchiaromonte/FIU%20Batesville.htmOzark Micro Sculpture GardensTheme: Contents: Objects, Piles and BoxesThe artist are free to create whatever comes to mind. Work mustbe 3D and beable to withstand climate changes as the Ozark MicroSculpture Garden willbe installed outside in the The Mabee-Simpson Library Garden on the campusof Lyon College. The Gardenwill be installed for one year and will have aweekly rotation of 5artist exhibited.Size is limited to 8” or 20.32 cm overall.Pleaseinclude your name, address and email address. You are welcome tosendmore than one piece.Exhibition documentation will include awebsite and catalogue to everyparticipant + CDDeadline to be received November 30, 2007.Show will be installed the firstweek of January and the concurrentwebsite will be up that week.Thank you for your support with this project.John Chiaromonte250 Lilly St.Batesville, Arkansas, 72501 USAEmail: Celticzazen@...

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 18 van 221-9-2007Webpage:http://www.lyon.edu/webdata/users/jchiaromonte/FIU%20Batesville.htmPosted by Ruud Janssen at 07:04 0 commentsLabels: mail art call, Ray Johnson, USAProject: Bad Words%^#*! Bad Words !@%$#Deadline: December 31, 2007Explore the humor in defying good taste by creating art using taboowords and phrases.* Technique: Free* Maximum size: 8.5” x 11”* No return.* Response to everyone with a legible return address.* Send mail art, stamp art, postcards, envelopes, ATCs, etc. to:wackystuff615 Foul Bay RoadVictoria BC V8S 4H2CANADAAll artwork received will be shown and archived athttp://badwords-wackystuff.blogspot.comPosted by Ruud Janssen at 04:25 0 commentsLabels: mail art call, Wacky StuffBurlesqueWhat is Burlesque..?- 1 : a literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means ofgrotesque exaggeration or comic imitation- 2 : mockery usually by caricature- 3 : theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthycharacter consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimesstriptease actsBurlesque is a direct descendant of the Commedia dell'arte whereprincipal characters would carry a "burle"—a stick with a paddedend— with which they would slap the other players for comic effect(the origin of "slapstick" comedy).Burlesque performers often create elaborate sets with lush,colorful costumes, mood-appropriate music, and dramatic lighting.Burlesque is a style of entertainment that encompasses pastiche,parody, and wit.Send some Burlesque mailart...

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 19 van 221-9-2007Address:Kat van TrollebolTafelbergstraat 185025 HM TilburgNederlandDeadline : July 2008All entries will be shown and archived on Goddelijke GladiolenNo fees, no returnsAnswer and interchange to everybodyIf you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contactme at : kat@goddelijkegladiolen.comPosted by Kat van Trollebol at 03:59 0 commentsLabels: mail art call, Netherlands03 August 2007ATCATC Open CallThis call is for artist trading cards of any theme. The onlyregulation is the size - 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" (64mm x 89mm).The art side of the card can be any subject and any medium. Theback of the card is optional, but I would like to see the title alongwith your name and date. I am asking that only 1 or 2 cards be sentat a time. I will send the same amount of my creations back to theperson.There is currently no deadline for this call. After youreceive ATCs back from me, feel free to create another ATC or twoand send them to me.I would like to swap a lot of ATCs, but I don't want to getoverloaded, so that is why I am setting the limit at two.All ATCsreceived and sent out for this call will be posted athttp://atcroom.blogspot.com.In order for me to send ATCs back to you, please include yourmailing address on a seperate piece of paper inside the envelopethe first time you send the ATCs. If you would like to decorate theenvelope or send other forms of mail art also, I will post that thosepieces at my other blog - http://snailmailart.blogspot.com.My mailing address:Mail Art, 2323 Del Prado Blvd #7PMB 313 Cape Coral, FL 33990-4611USAIf you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contactme at:snailmailart@yahoo.com.Posted by Ruud Janssen at 06:29 0 commentsLabels: ATC, mail art call, USA

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 20 van 221-9-2007CalligraphyMid-way between writing and painting, proudly stands Calligraphy.This art form is increasingly being used for everydaycommunication as a result of the richness of modern technology.This from the first French-Speaking Calligraphy Board.It is because of the kinship amongst calligraphers from differentcountries that "Mail Art across the World" project was conceived.It is a forum of exchange and resources for all kind of writing.the dutch calligrapher Gerda Heikoop,the belgianassociation "Plumes et Calames" (Silences, les Dunes ASBL)thefrench association "Atelier-Calligraphie",the english calligrapherPaul Antoniohave decided to build a bridge between calligraphylovers all over the world in order to show to everybody thatincredible art called Calligraphy.NEDERLAND Grafikal VormgevingBELGIUM Plumes et CalamesFRANCE Atelier-CalligraphieUNITED-KINGDOM Paul Antonio Scribehttp://www.mail-art-project.com/Posted by Ruud Janssen at 06:24 0 commentsLabels: Belgium, Calligraphy, England, France, Netherlands01 August 2007Call from INVASION

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 21 van 221-9-2007Posted by Sidney Tome at 19:13 0 commentsCollaborative Journal Project UpdateThe Collaborative Journal Project is alive and well!I have been onthe road for almost a month, but I have returnedand my mail box wasfull, full, full! I had seven books waiting forme and several morephotographed pages sitting in my digitalcamera. I have uploaded allthe pictures, but I have not gotten thenames on the files yet…gotake a look anyway. Here's a list of thebooks that I have uploadedphotos of 4, 7, 11, 13, 24, 25, 26, 29,30, 32 and 34.As I've mentioned before…I have several books thathave beenlost/kept by artists unwilling to send them back. Here'sthe list ofthe books I will be listing as MISSING…if you have workedin one ofthese books before the last person swiped them and wantto work inanother one, please send me an email:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mailart/post?postID=EA01GoLaielH7FKc52OJLJnZH8iszkWncxj7AsekuV4suzI4ip23kVPeOZ9jtaRFxRe8HHM6MgxkG39R8VZ8abZBxA.If you know any of the folks that have kept a book, PLEASE sendthema note asking them to return the journal.Journal Number Two:Paula Bogan, Springfield, VirginiaJournal Number Five: Lost in theMail from Pomona, CaliforniaJournal Number Six: neRRaDa,Queensland, AustraliaJournal Number Eight: Laurie Jean Crowe,Pinckney, MichiganJournal Number Nine: Santala, Mikkeli,FinlandJournal Number Ten: D. Ferris, Davidson, NorthCarolinaJournal Number Fourteen: Megan Ware, Seattle,WashingtonJournal Number Fifteen: Sharon Busuttil, NSW,AustraliaJournal Number Sixteen: Sylvia Sanchez, Lake Charles,LousianaJournal Number Seventeen: Elgin Carver, Paint Rock,AlabamaJournal Number Nineteen: Susanna Sharp, Valdez,AlaskaJournal Number Twenty: Jennafer Johnk, Molalla,OregonJournal Number Twenty-One: David Baptiste Chirot,Milwaukee,WisconsinJournal Number Twenty-Two: ArtBat MeganMiller, Crawford, TexasJournal Number Twenty-Three: Melissa

Mail Art Projects: 08/01/2007 - 09/01/2007http://mailartprojects.blogspot.com/2007_08_01_archive.htmlpagina 22 van 221-9-2007Shatto, Bel Air, MarylandJournal Number Twenty-Seven: SarahEllis, Red Oak, TexasJournal Number Twenty-Eight: MelissaFortenberry, Tuckerman, ArkansasAs you can see, almost half of the books are missing…and only ONEhasbeen confirmed to be lost "in the mail". I have tried sendingemailsand post cards asking for the journals back…but have littleluck.I'm sure I'll get hate mail for posting this list…but I'm tryingtoput together a exhibit of the books for the end of the year andIhave way too many missing books right now.Now…I am a gluttonfor punishment…so I'm sending out more books asquickly as peoplesign up to work in them…but I'd really like torecover some ofthe "missing" books as well. If you'd like to workin a brand newbook, please send me an email with your name andaddress. Youhave 15 days to work in the journal and send it back.You can seepictures of all the journals (missing and otherwise) onmy art blog:http://serendipityart.squarespace.com/10-day-journal-project/Posted by Ruud Janssen at 10:16 0 commentsLabels: JournalHomeSubscribe to: Posts (Atom).07/01/2007 - 08/01/2007