Tribe.net. Local Connections judith http://20things.tribe.net/thread/80fd7c33-5f0b-479b-94e8-7b5ef2a38cec 2007-12-30T08:28:04Z 2003-09-24T20:50:38Z

<div>Just to stir things up... <br/> <br/>This is a distinction that comes up quite a bit in the realm of 20 Things. I'm curious to have your thoughts. <br/> <br/>Traditionally, the distinction between "fine art" and "craft" was both around materials and around production and distribution methologies. That seems to have changed somewhat (except at venues like, say, the American Craft Museum) and "craft" now seems to be used to describe the work shown in Readymade magazine, or on getcrafty.com or Martha Stewart. <br/> <br/>So what do you think? Has "craft" become a perjorative? How is it different than "art"? Is there a gendered component here? <br/> <br/>And most importantly (to me!) how do you see this distinction playing out in the 20 Things project?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 19 replies </div>

judith 2003-09-24T20:50:38Z DJ Death Squad http://20things.tribe.net/thread/d67c53f7-426a-4bf0-9070-200445ff4e4d 2007-02-28T01:12:11Z 2007-02-28T01:12:11Z

<div>White Elephant Art Swap <br/> <br/>Do you paint? Write poetry? Make erotic art sculptures of Dave <br/>Chappelle? Well then this might be the thing for you! <br/> <br/>DJ Death Squad Productions is putting on its first however-so-often- <br/>it-happens White Elephant Art Swap. You give art. You get art. From <br/>someone you totally don't even know! Interested? Follow this yellow <br/>brick road of guidelines: <br/> <br/>1) You must have an original artwork (any medium- words, paint, <br/>tunes, etc.) in mind before you sign up, and you must give a detailed <br/>description and/or photo with your sign up. To sign up send your full <br/>name and mailing address to djdeathsquad@gmail.com. I will collect <br/>around 50 names / artists before cutting off the swap. US addresses <br/>only at the moment for postage / timing reasons, although I will be <br/>organizing a worldwide art swap at a later date if this works out. <br/>Artworks must be of your own original creation although <br/>collaborations are still considered groovy. <br/> <br/>2) The official swap will be held on March 10th, 2007. On this date <br/>you will receive the mailing address of the person you should send <br/>your artwork to. Your artwork must be mailed no later than March 20th. <br/> <br/>3) On March 10th another artist will have received your mailing <br/>address and will be sending you an artwork. This will not likely be <br/>the same person you sent artwork to. <br/> <br/>4) After the swap, if you would like to share a photo or comments <br/>regarding the artwork, you can email them to me and I will slap them <br/>up on a really sexy art swap community page I have yet to build. <br/> <br/>Questions? Post 'em! I'm ready. Oh and please pass the word along! <br/>Thanks! <br/> <br/>DJDS <br/>Presidential Grand Master of DJ Death Squad Productions <br/> <br/>----/ Contact Info /---------------------------------------------------- <br/> <br/>DJ Death Squad <br/>djdeathsquad@gmail.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 0 replies </div>

DJ Death Squad 2007-02-28T01:12:11Z jasmine http://20things.tribe.net/thread/0694279f-c3ad-4788-9c0f-d34afef7e8c5 2006-08-18T22:30:33Z 2004-09-02T12:32:00Z

<div>I made these 35 books, blank on the inside, I screen printed a rough fleshy colored rectangle on the cover. The theme is s k i n. I have been doing mail art for some time now. I am mailing these books to artist around the world, they elaborate on them and send them back to me, I am working on finding a gallery to show the completed works, but combinding them all into one reproducable book would be ideal. This is the first time I have mailed out books, I have done postcards before and I have made several artist books, so I decided to combind my two endeavors. If you would like to participate, please email me your address. <br/>-jasmine </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 9 replies </div>

jasmine 2004-09-02T12:32:00Z jasmine http://20things.tribe.net/thread/a48bd7c9-8f58-43ce-be6f-bdcc6aa78aa1 2006-08-18T22:27:59Z 2003-12-26T19:10:07Z

<div>i am in the process of sending out a little over 100 postcards , with the hopes of return... altered in any artisitic mannor or creative whim. i have a little gallery in portland, OR interestedd in showing the results. hopefully ill post a gallery on the web, too. <br/>If anyone would like to be included in this...email me an address and you'll recieve a postcard and directions via the US mail shortly... <br/>the name of this thing is "all on the outside" and the postcard has a small gray square on it....that is all. <br/>-jaz <br/>allontheoutside@hotmail.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 35 replies </div>

jasmine 2003-12-26T19:10:07Z ursonate http://20things.tribe.net/thread/5c9e0989-26fc-4ae4-bb20-3a06b8d56b0e 2006-08-06T10:14:26Z 2005-08-13T04:27:45Z

<div>It's been a good long while since we've done an exchange. Anyone in the mood?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 13 replies </div>

ursonate 2005-08-13T04:27:45Z SKWIRL http://20things.tribe.net/thread/fd680a49-1306-4912-95ae-fd425dd5c54f 2005-09-25T14:54:49Z 2005-09-23T21:45:49Z

<div>i make beaded jewelry and i don't know for sure how this tribe works.....can someone fill me in?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 1 reply </div>

SKWIRL 2005-09-23T21:45:49Z lynn http://20things.tribe.net/thread/03532019-e0e3-4b6c-8f9d-24ef5f39f8a3 2005-07-01T08:30:23Z 2005-04-11T00:40:38Z

<div>Hi all <br/> I'm new to this web sit. <br/> and I'm in to bead work (making ,jewerly,and other stuff . <br/> <br/> If you in to beads drop me a line </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 5 replies </div>

lynn 2005-04-11T00:40:38Z jody http://20things.tribe.net/thread/dfe2bcbb-0b24-4c9c-88ae-682e950664f7 2005-05-23T05:57:21Z 2004-05-17T16:52:47Z

<div>we've created a new tribe to let all the creative vissionaries with similar scope in on what we're all up to and trying hard to manifest up here in ashland~Emerge N See. pura vida, geode</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 2 replies </div>

jody 2004-05-17T16:52:47Z MajickOne http://20things.tribe.net/thread/e4cb4a2f-e79e-4d9e-9377-dcfda4118e3a 2005-04-13T19:24:33Z 2005-04-13T19:24:33Z

<div>Howdy Everyone.... <br/> <br/>Just found Tribe...great site...hope to make new friends here. I live in Fort Lauderdale and work in the restaurant business. Most of my time is spent creating. I love to bead. I occasionally refinish old and unwanted furniture. I thrift as much as I can. My most recent love is collecting old trivits ~ and I have found some really cool ones. <br/> <br/>As you can see I have so many interests...and I am spread far too thin to be able to everything I enjoy. <br/> <br/>I would love to make some new friends with like interests. Please contact me if you like... <br/> <br/>Peace</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 0 replies </div>

MajickOne 2005-04-13T19:24:33Z robin http://20things.tribe.net/thread/0e007232-3280-4e6a-8574-3155b63d47d8 2005-03-21T01:12:50Z 2005-03-21T01:12:50Z

<div>I found your tribe and was wondering if you would share this info:: could be perfect for workshops - or for a retreat - or for groups of friends - or for individuals. <br/> <br/>San Francisco Recreation and Parks' Camp Mather has added 3 long weekends in September when it will be easier to get in - since school will be in session! If these weekends are not filled they will be cancelled, so let the Mather Desk know of your interest ASAP: 831-2715. Very reasonable non-profit rates. <br/> <br/>(Camp Mather is next door to Yosemite and is open 10 weeks every summer when it is crowded with kids of all ages - and is hard to get into - and in September kids will be in school.) <br/> <br/>The application deadline for the summer was March 11, but there may be a later deadline to sign up for the fall weekends. The fall weekends are listed on the summer application. When you apply write 'FALL WEEKS" really big on the envelope. Call the Mather Desk with questions: 831-2715. <br/> <br/>September weekends were offered for the first time last year and cancelled for lack of interest... let's grab these weeks in the big piney. A group of Astronomy hobbyists is planning to attend the weekend of 9/8 - knitters are planning to go the 2nd and the 1st weeks - any groups or individuals are welcome - <br/> <br/>Application at: www.parks.sfgov.o rg/wcm_recpark/Mather/CMRR2005.pdf <br/>Information on camp at: www.parks.sfgov.o rg/site/recpark_page.asp?id=16322 <br/>Friends of Camp Mather site: www.campmather.com (pictures) <br/> <br/>Fall Program: (Thursday – Monday) <br/>++++ Week 11: Arrive 9/8/05 – Depart 9/12/05 ++++ Week 13: Arrive 9/22/05 – Depart 9/26/05 ++++ Week 12: Arrive 9/15/05 – Depart 9/19/05 <br/> <br/>GET THE WORD OUT!! Anyone wanting to meet up in the Sierras at Camp Mather in the crisp early Fall CALL THE MATHER DESK 831-2715 about this!!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 0 replies </div>

robin 2005-03-21T01:12:50Z Michael http://20things.tribe.net/thread/1a37f661-be2e-452e-bb26-5e23d4485f00 2005-01-30T18:16:38Z 2005-01-30T18:16:38Z

<div>The Mona Lisa Postcard project is for anyone interested in transforming the Mona Lisa into your own creation. I am collecting 1000 cards which will form the " Mona Lisa Wall" as part to an exhibition that I am curating at Works Gallery in San Jose in August September 2005. Please go to www.nupinkgallery.com/ for information. I am trying to collect a dollar for each entry to offset the printing and postage costs. However, I am happy to send a card for free if that helps you participate. Deadline March 2005. <br/>thanks <br/>Michael </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 0 replies </div>

Michael 2005-01-30T18:16:38Z jasmine http://20things.tribe.net/thread/38f6856d-d829-4741-b3a5-b42a8ff249d2 2004-12-14T17:42:04Z 2004-12-14T17:42:04Z

<div>Mail Art <br/>Call for artist in any discipline <br/>8inch SQUARE <br/> <br/>the only stipulation is that it is an 8inch square.... <br/>Send your art to me and i will send you something in exchange. <br/>I will also post your art in the all on the outside tribe gallery. <br/> <br/>Be sure to include your name and contact info when sending your work. By sending your work you are giving me permission to display and/or publish your work. good luck and if you have any questions just ask. <br/> <br/>jasmine louise <br/>3777 north wozniak road <br/>michigan city, IN 46360 </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 0 replies </div>

jasmine 2004-12-14T17:42:04Z Lila http://20things.tribe.net/thread/86b201b2-9cee-4070-b84a-66a6176738e0 2004-10-09T16:09:36Z 2004-09-14T04:09:41Z

<div>Hey there, <br/> <br/>Just found out about this tribe, sounds interesting but from this discussion board, doesnt seem to be happening much. What's going on? Can anyone tell me? Much appreciated... <br/> <br/>Cheers.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 3 replies </div>

Lila 2004-09-14T04:09:41Z judith http://20things.tribe.net/thread/70c58a70-d58a-486d-a35a-c7546246c21a 2004-02-26T20:18:26Z 2004-02-26T00:50:32Z

<div>One of the many reasons 20 Things has been quiet is that I've been preparing for a conference presentation for Ciber@rt Bilbao in the "Museum of Ubiquitous Art" track. You're all welcome to attend! http://www.ciberart-bilbao.net <br/> <br/>My talk is titled "Limiting Editions: The Constraints and Delights of Networked Art Exchange Projects" and here is the abstract. I'd love your feedback as I develop the talk - what are your thoughts on this sort of thing? <br/> <br/>****** <br/>Network technologies expedite and expand the possibilities inherent in the collaborative art processes first popularized in 20th century postal art movements, and in doing so, expose questions of access, subjectivity and curatorial intent. <br/> <br/>Using the 20 Things Project as a case study, the presentation will explore the intersections of online and offline exchange and how categorical imperatives of “art” and “craft” are employed, interrogated and occasionally subverted within the project specifications and individual artistic choices. The presentation will also examine the challenges and rewards of curating a project that bears as much resemblance to a traditional art gallery as a massively multiplayer online game (MMOG) does to Solitaire. <br/> <br/>The 20 Things Project is a web-based art exchange that invites groups of 20 artists to create limited edition multiples for postal exchange. Each artist in the group produces 20 objects in 20 days, and each receives an edition (one of their own works plus one of each of the 19 other artists’ works) in return. Each work is then documented in a swap-specific gallery on the project web site. <br/> <br/>Projects such as 20 Things or Artists Trading Cards collapse the distinction between artist and collector, creating an exchange economy of each to each. Editions are limited and collectible but not created for purchase, and not subject to the restrictions of more traditional museum or gallery structures. <br/> <br/>Historically, mail art takes as a central project the democratization of access to structures of distribution - participation costs are generally low, projects are typically unjuried and the focus of a curator, if any, is primarily on project coordination. Prominent mail art movements such as those that arose within Fluxus and Ray Johnson’s New York Correspond(a)nce School showcased work from artists and non-artists alike, though participation was often necessarily limited to those who the curator knew personally or reached through limited advertising and publicity networks. <br/> <br/>While network technologies widen the reach of art exchange projects in exciting ways, wider networks make it more challenging to properly communicate project intentions and goals without becoming prescriptive, while simultaneously increasing participation volumes to levels that seem to require more restrictive curatorial practices of prioritizing certain values or aesthetics over others. This tension pulls the project in the most interesting directions, resulting in a variety of curatorial strategies and participation practices. The presentation will explore these in some detail, as well as highlighting selections of artworks created for the project. <br/>******</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 1 reply </div>

judith 2004-02-26T00:50:32Z Angelique http://20things.tribe.net/thread/952b9b6b-a14c-44cb-8ff1-9fdbfb7bfc87 2004-01-24T21:40:56Z 2003-08-06T05:50:18Z

<div>Angelique, here just wanted to say,"Hello!" to Everyone.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 8 replies </div>

Angelique 2003-08-06T05:50:18Z judith http://20things.tribe.net/thread/85e426bc-8667-4015-a25f-87d83462fc2b 2004-01-05T17:21:57Z 2003-11-05T18:06:50Z

<div>Last year, the 20 Things project ran a wonderful holiday auction and donated the proceeds (over $2000!!) to ten nonprofit organizations. Details here: <br/> <br/>http://www.20things.org/auction.html <br/> <br/>This year, I'm hoping to do this again, but in a slightly different way: <br/> <br/>- Artists will make work for the auction and select the nonprofit of their choice to donate the proceeds. <br/>- Artists will then list their work on Ebay directly, and forward me the link for that auction item. <br/>- I will post that link to the 20things site for the duration of the auction, which should send a lot of traffic to each piece. <br/>- The winning bidder will pay the artist directly and the artist will make the donation directly. <br/> <br/>While decentralizing the process in this way opens the possibility of things going awry, it also means that there is less work for me, which, in turn, means that I'd actually have time to do this again this year. <br/> <br/>I'm really excited about it, and hope that people will make and purchase work again this year. <br/> <br/>Specific deadlines TBD, but if you want to start making work for the auction, please do.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 12 replies </div>

judith 2003-11-05T18:06:50Z heather http://20things.tribe.net/thread/a50e131d-d38d-41e7-9b51-4eae51ceabcb 2003-11-23T02:51:24Z 2003-11-20T17:58:33Z

<div>the 20 things retrospective was marvelous and inspiring. thank you judith, for all your hard work in creating such a wonderful exhibition. <br/> <br/>i hope to have photos of the event soon... </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 4 replies </div>

heather 2003-11-20T17:58:33Z judith http://20things.tribe.net/thread/3affe808-40a1-40aa-853d-263686c3028d 2003-11-19T21:39:52Z 2003-10-02T16:52:46Z

<div>I'll be announcing this on the mailing list and the site this weekend, but you guys get a special preview... <br/> <br/>In early November (exact date TBD), there will be a one-night show of the work from the first 2.5 years of the 20 Things project. I'll be showing the work here in the Bay Area, and you're all invited. <br/> <br/>I'm hoping to show every piece ever created for the project, and the work will not be available for purchase, just for display. Any artist who has participated in 20 Things but does not want to participate in the show is free to opt out, of course. <br/> <br/>More details soon!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 11 replies </div>

judith 2003-10-02T16:52:46Z barbarasanborn http://20things.tribe.net/thread/a5755b20-fbdf-49c4-af7f-358ed32e3ec2 2003-10-30T14:08:02Z 2003-10-30T14:08:02Z

<div>Want to look at some fun arts and crafts from FLorida and the Islands..take a look at doodahs.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 0 replies </div>

barbarasanborn 2003-10-30T14:08:02Z judith http://20things.tribe.net/thread/1f564973-d9ca-4483-a038-65a6d0d7b635 2003-10-29T05:12:36Z 2003-10-28T03:32:14Z

<div>the last swap gallery is online at 20things.org - enjoy.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 1 reply </div>

judith 2003-10-28T03:32:14Z judith http://20things.tribe.net/thread/6a72b8d9-1e69-4179-94d1-770304425e72 2003-10-28T18:41:53Z 2003-10-20T17:21:55Z

<div>There's a great article in SFGate about the 1000 Journals project. <br/> <br/>http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/chronicle/archive/2003/10/19/BAG5O2CRQC29.DTL&amp;type=news <br/> <br/>I'm a big fan of the project, and am thrilled to see the coverage. I'm also thrilled to see a 20 Things mention - but there's one thing that frustrates me... <br/> <br/>The article says: "The 20 Things project (www.20things.org) invites artists to submit 20 small works to be traded for 20 works by another artist." <br/> <br/>Which isn't really the way the project works - each artist makes 20 small works and then trades them for one small work from each of 19 other artists (plus one of their own). I find that no matter how clearly I think I explain this on the site (and I've tried several different ways), this is the single aspect of the project people just don't quite grasp immediately. <br/> <br/>Any ideas for how I should communicate this more clearly?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 3 replies </div>

judith 2003-10-20T17:21:55Z Rick http://20things.tribe.net/thread/38dadd85-146d-4749-89e6-f355625956a9 2003-09-27T03:27:49Z 2003-09-23T08:04:17Z

<div>My package arrived today! <br/> <br/>So many lovely odd things, it's a lot to process at one time. Right away my favorites are the fingernail +hair in a bottle and the super-seductive nest piece, but it will take some time to sort it all out. <br/> <br/>what a great idea and all of this arrives at a perfect time for me. Thanks Judith! <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 11 replies </div>

Rick 2003-09-23T08:04:17Z http://20things.tribe.net/thread/5f10e546-3fd8-4623-830c-0cc1c68f63e1 2003-09-23T19:12:44Z 2003-09-09T21:25:04Z

<div>Just curious (anyone)... what are your thoughts on the ethics of say, participating in a 20 Things art swap, then deciding that you liked making the thing that you made so much that you want to make hundreds of them and sell them on your web site? In other words (Judith), is LIMITED EDITION pretty crucial to the 20 things concept?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 13 replies </div>

2003-09-09T21:25:04Z http://20things.tribe.net/thread/178a8759-df2e-48df-8862-81946fc5f947 2003-09-23T13:30:55Z 2003-09-17T19:37:01Z

<div>Hi there! Im Reza from Malaysia...like ur site very much! ..Im a graphic design student and was wondering if its possible to have my art exchanged with ppl from other parts of the world... </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 3 replies </div>

2003-09-17T19:37:01Z judith http://20things.tribe.net/thread/72c4a772-b1e9-4aff-8b4b-34f7af33f4b0 2003-09-12T13:01:34Z 2003-08-29T16:24:23Z

<div>Hello all - <br/> <br/>So I mentioned that I'll be changing the format a bit for the project. People will still make 20 objects in 20 days, but I'll no longer designate groups of 20 and set deadlines. What will happen instead is that people will create their work, then email me and I'll let them know where to send the work. When I have 20 submissions, I'll distribute them and mail them back out - so it will take a while, but hopefully be less frustrating for everyone. <br/> <br/>Your thoughts? <br/> <br/>J</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 15 replies </div>

judith 2003-08-29T16:24:23Z papier http://20things.tribe.net/thread/21ad96e6-bd9f-4087-b151-be2d9586ba5e 2003-09-10T01:31:57Z 2003-09-02T01:44:29Z

<div>Could someone direct me to some samples of 20 things? I would like to get an idea of what to send. <br/>I create altered books but have never participated in creating 20 things. <br/> <br/>Looking forward to it!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 12 replies </div>

papier 2003-09-02T01:44:29Z fucko http://20things.tribe.net/thread/abdacf35-05fa-4101-bfba-c0af22348833 2003-08-28T18:36:39Z 2003-08-28T18:36:39Z

<div>Chech it out. we dare ya. <br/>fucko</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://20things.tribe.net">20 Things</a> - 0 replies </div>

fucko 2003-08-28T18:36:39Z