Fellow artists on Twitter.
 
It is my great joy to introduce a new and exiting project: A real life Twitter art exhibit.
 
A while back I talked to @Artythings @dpringle @EthanCrankeArt about how fun it would be to exhibit something together. We first concluded it would be tough to transport and organize, but the seed was planted and we kept discussing. @EthanCrankeArt suggested 140 artists (representing 140 characters), and we concluded it had to shown at a public place, as Twitter is open to anyone with an account. It all seemed so right, so current!
 
For a while the project seemed impossible. How would one coordinate such a thing? But then a few weeks ago, I read an article in the local paper, saying how the public library had gotten it's funding cut and wouldn't be able to order the children's books they needed. It then struck me this was the perfect venue for a twitter art project. And soon the idea of a wall of art work at the library, where it's proceeds would go to charity/children's books, was stuck in my brain. But how would I gather all the work? The answer felt as swift as Twitter itself: Have each artist send a postcard (symbolic of a tweet), with hand-painted original artwork. The postcards would then be posted on the wall and sold for 200 kr each ($32.00), and all the money would go to children's books. This amount would make it possible for nearly everyone to support the public library, and if we collected enough artwork, enough money would be raised.
 
The next day I called the library director and asked for a meeting, where I presented the idea later that day. "This is simply wonderful," she said, "Lots of people here use the computers for twitter and I'm sure we'll get a lot of media attention...But I need to check the politics first and get permission from the local government." And now a few weeks later, we have gotten the go ahead, and I'm exited to announce this event will take place. So this is your chance (wherever in the world you are) to contribute to this cause, and also promote your work to a new audience. Moss is known for its galleries and people here love art!
 
So please join me in at this wonderful event - A real life Twitter art exhibit! Below are the specs. Please write to me if you have any questions (e-mail listed below). I look forward to working with you.
 
Best Regards,
 
David Sandum
www.davidsandum.com 
 
Specifics:
 
How do I sign up? Please send an e-mail to d_sandum@hotmail.com But ultimately you sign up by sending your work.
 
Who can participate? Any artist or amateur painter in the reach of my voice! But please send quality work. This is a public event that will draw media attention and public view.
 
How many will be accepted? There is no limit. Goal is 140 artists, symbolic of 140 charachters). 
 
Size: Average postcard size. I'll leave the definition up to you (within reason), but not too large.

Materials for card: Should resemble a postcard and not be too thick. Watercolor paper, cardboard etc.
 
Medium: Watercolor, acrylic, gouache, oil, pastel, drawing, or mixed media on thick watercolor paper.
 
Motif/theme: There is no theme. The idea here is to promote artists from all over the world for a good cause. Paint/draw something that represents your style and work. As this will be a public library event where children will be present, I ask you to consider that the subject matter is appropriate. I know the definition of "appropriate" is up for debate in the art world, but please use common sense. We reserve the right to withhold any artwork we find inappropriate.
 
Deadline: Exhibit will open dec 1st and stay open the entire month and maybe longer. The deadline for me to reciave work is Nov 27th. Calculate 5-10 days to ship to Norway. If there is a problem or concern, just contact me.
 
How will you and your work be represented? Each postcard-painting will have the name of the artist, title of work, country, city, twitter name, and website printed underneath. This will be a great venue for you to reach a new audience. There will be media coverage and newspaper articles.
 
Where to send artwork? Please write your name, country, city, website, and twitter name on the back of the card, then place it in an envelope, and send it to:
David Sandum.
Texnestoppen 23.
1591 Sperrebotn
Norway