Portland Artist Trading Cards Waiting List

“ To network with other artists ”

“ I create art using found and recycled materials. I would love to meet others that do similar types of art. I also paint and draw. I work out of my home and around my family's schedules. I'd love to have friends that share my interests. ”

“ Looking for new creative outlets and like-minded individuals in the Portland area. ”

“ My sister is very interested in ATC! ”

“ There is a meet up in oregon city Feb. 4. 2007 At Bead Happy in oregon city shopping center its free. we are also going to swap extra supplies so feel free to bring stuff you would like to trade. 1900 McLoughin blvd. next fishermans 205 and 99E. ”

“ I am a self taught photographer who love to look at life through a lense. It is a form of meditation for me. I have taken pictures all my life. Moved to digital for instant gratification purposes and then stayed when I could take endless photos. ”

“ Hello y'all, I am originally from here but moved to NOLA in 1995 and thought I would never come back to PDX, thanks Katrina. Well here I am. We miss NOLA but are building our lives here with our two dogs. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am just starting out and i think it would be fun to get together with people at all levels of these type of arts so we can bounce ideas off eachother. i'd also like to meet people with similar hobbies in my area. ”

“ I am just beginning to make ATC's AND I want to meet other creative people in my area. I have access to a free meeting room in North Portland, 5 minutes from I-5. My email is dfsquirk@yahoo.com. ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because it's something that I am interested in doing with other people. I need inspiration! I also coordinate adult programming at the library where I work and some interest has been shown in the subject. ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because I would like to be associated with individuals who also enjoy this kind of art. ”

“ Hi there. I just started into altered art and wanted to join in a local group to learn this wonderful art. I have been involved in art all my life in one form or another. I look forward to participating in this group. ”

“ I work with different kinds of paper/mail art. I host ATC construction parties at the library and I've been looking for a place to trade ATCs face to face. Hope to see you at the meetup! ”

“ Hi! I'm Marilyn. I live in Hillsboro and am a retired teacher/health worker. I love trading cards because they are lots of fun to create. They can be quick to finish I am a slow worker, but I don't have to hurry. No one is paying me by the hour. ”

“ I've been to the last three meetings, so I thought I'd actually join. I've made cards with colored pencils, collage, watercolor, rubber stamps. I also do a little drawing and a little painting. ”