Street Signs Alphabet Print Exchange
Welcome to the Four Oceans Press’s Street Signs Alphabet Exchange. Please
read all details before signing up for the exchange.
How it works
This is a simple print exchange. You print an edition of 27 hand-pulled prints in
any traditional print media – Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or
Intaglio. (Of course, you will not print it from your computer or the local copy shop) You
will have about several months between sign up and deadline so you have plenty
of time to be creative and explore the theme.
Send the prints as soon as they are finished and dry. We will coordinate and
collate the prints and return to you a pile of 26 prints from 26 different artists. The
27th set will go into our archives where they will be permanently displayed on a
separate page on this website [Click here to see the Archive page] .
See more details in the After the exchange section below.
Welcome to the Four Oceans Press’s Street Signs Alphabet Exchange. Please
read all details before signing up for the exchange.
How it works
This is a simple print exchange. You print an edition of 27 hand-pulled prints in
any traditional print media – Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or
Intaglio. (Of course, you will not print it from your computer or the local copy shop) You
will have about several months between sign up and deadline so you have plenty
of time to be creative and explore the theme.
Send the prints as soon as they are finished and dry. We will coordinate and
collate the prints and return to you a pile of 26 prints from 26 different artists. The
27th set will go into our archives where they will be permanently displayed on a
separate page on this website [Click here to see the Archive page] .
See more details in the After the exchange section below.
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Theme
Street Signs and the Alphabet.
Color
B/W or Color. Color is encouraged, but we love a good b/w image.
Image Size
At least 6” x 8” but no larger than 8.5” x 11”.
Paper Size
Paper must be no larger than 8.5” x 11”. It is ok if the image bleeds off the edge
of the paper.
Medium
Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or Intaglio
Paper type
Any archival paper appropriate to your printing method can be used.
Print Deadline
January 15, 2010
Prints Returned
March 15, 2010 – If everyone is on schedule.
Drop outs
If you think you may not be able to complete the exchange, please do not sign up
for it – everyone is counting on each other. We all understand that life sometimes
gets in the way of art, but please consider whether or not you have time for this
before you commit yourself. If something comes up and you will not be able
to complete the exchange – please let us know as soon as you know. Each
participant will be turning in a full set of prints and will want to get a full set back.
Communication
We will communicate with each participant by e-mail. [kathe@fouroceanspress.com
or heather@fouroceanspress.com ] Communication is essential. If you have
questions or problems – let us know.
Street Signs and the Alphabet.
- Choose an available letter from the list to the left.
- Visit the Archive page for ideas.
- Challenge yourself - some one has to pick X and Z!
Color
B/W or Color. Color is encouraged, but we love a good b/w image.
Image Size
At least 6” x 8” but no larger than 8.5” x 11”.
Paper Size
Paper must be no larger than 8.5” x 11”. It is ok if the image bleeds off the edge
of the paper.
Medium
Woodblock, Linoleum, Serigraph, Lithograph or Intaglio
Paper type
Any archival paper appropriate to your printing method can be used.
Print Deadline
January 15, 2010
Prints Returned
March 15, 2010 – If everyone is on schedule.
Drop outs
If you think you may not be able to complete the exchange, please do not sign up
for it – everyone is counting on each other. We all understand that life sometimes
gets in the way of art, but please consider whether or not you have time for this
before you commit yourself. If something comes up and you will not be able
to complete the exchange – please let us know as soon as you know. Each
participant will be turning in a full set of prints and will want to get a full set back.
Communication
We will communicate with each participant by e-mail. [kathe@fouroceanspress.com
or heather@fouroceanspress.com ] Communication is essential. If you have
questions or problems – let us know.
To sign up:
Mailing your prints:
Send your 27 prints with half-page biographies together in plastic sleeves and a
self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage. (Please do not use printed
postage with dates on them as the post office has told us that those can only be
used for one or two days after they are printed. If you send them, we will have to
pay the full cost anyway. Please use regular stamps, only – return postage can be
$5 to $15 depending on where you live. Keep in mind that returned print packages
are often heavier than what you have sent in to us. Please include a little extra
postage since many artists use different papers and weights can vary.)
$10 flat entry fee - pay it through PayPal (to the left) or mail it with your prints.
Mail all correspondents (prints) to:
- Send us an e-mail [kathe@fouroceanspress.com or
heather@fouroceanspress.com] to tell us you would like to participate in the
exchange. If you don't hear from us in five days, send us a second e-mail,
as there is a chance we did not get the first. - Please include which exchange you'll be signing up for.
- Include your mailing address.
- Let us know if this is your first exchange.
- Tell us your website or Blog URL (if you have one) so that we can link to it
from our website. [Yes, we want to help to promote your work. (if you don’t
have a website – see below)] - Keep in touch and let us know how the work is coming along.
- Please Note: The Alphabet Exchange often take a bit longer to be filled in.
Mailing your prints:
Send your 27 prints with half-page biographies together in plastic sleeves and a
self-addressed envelope with sufficient return postage. (Please do not use printed
postage with dates on them as the post office has told us that those can only be
used for one or two days after they are printed. If you send them, we will have to
pay the full cost anyway. Please use regular stamps, only – return postage can be
$5 to $15 depending on where you live. Keep in mind that returned print packages
are often heavier than what you have sent in to us. Please include a little extra
postage since many artists use different papers and weights can vary.)
- We like a colophon as much as the next guy, but that means we have to
keep all of the prints together and that is not always very realistic. For this
exchange, please include 27 copies of a half-page biography. We will send
them, with your print to their next home.
- Ideally, we would like to see each set of prints in plastic sleeves with your
half-sheet biography in the back. You can buy plastic sleeves online, at your
local art dealer or you can buy a set of 30 from us for cheap by clicking on
the link to the left.
$10 flat entry fee - pay it through PayPal (to the left) or mail it with your prints.
Mail all correspondents (prints) to:
- Heather Piazza
Four Oceans Press
5015 Woodminster Lane
Oakland, CA 94602
Hints on writing your biography
Include your name, city/country, type of art, and then tell a bit about your work.
First, determine if you are talking about all of your work, a small part of your work
or a particular piece of your art. When attempting to describe your work ask
yourself:
Add your website or Blog URL (if you have one).
Check out Artist Foundation for more help writing a biography or artist statement.
Set up your own space on the web
If you don’t have one consider getting a free Blog to showcase your work.
If your are interested in a full website you can set up a free website at Geocities (a
Yahoo! company) or an inexpensive website hosted by Yahoo! by clicking on the
banner to the left. Both are easy to do even with very little computer expertise –
you do not have to know how to write computer code!
Compare Web Hosting Packages from Yahoo!
Include your name, city/country, type of art, and then tell a bit about your work.
First, determine if you are talking about all of your work, a small part of your work
or a particular piece of your art. When attempting to describe your work ask
yourself:
- What is this piece about?
What was I thinking about when I came up with the ideas(s)?
What do I hope the viewer walks away with?
Add your website or Blog URL (if you have one).
Check out Artist Foundation for more help writing a biography or artist statement.
Set up your own space on the web
If you don’t have one consider getting a free Blog to showcase your work.
If your are interested in a full website you can set up a free website at Geocities (a
Yahoo! company) or an inexpensive website hosted by Yahoo! by clicking on the
banner to the left. Both are easy to do even with very little computer expertise –
you do not have to know how to write computer code!
Compare Web Hosting Packages from Yahoo!
After the exchange:
The archived images will be scanned and placed on our website for permanent
display with a link to your website (if you don’t have one – see below).
For now we have no plans to use the images for any other projects. We are just
facilitating a really cool print exchange and challenging ourselves and you to
become better and more productive print makers.
If we want to use your image for something else later we will ask permission and
discuss compensation with you at that point.
The Artist (you) retains all copyrights to your work.
The archived images will be scanned and placed on our website for permanent
display with a link to your website (if you don’t have one – see below).
For now we have no plans to use the images for any other projects. We are just
facilitating a really cool print exchange and challenging ourselves and you to
become better and more productive print makers.
If we want to use your image for something else later we will ask permission and
discuss compensation with you at that point.
The Artist (you) retains all copyrights to your work.
Plastic Sleeves
You can buy a set of 30 from us for
cheap here.
1 set 30 sleeves 8.5 x 11
Other sizes may be available - please
e-mail us with questions.
You can buy a set of 30 from us for
cheap here.
1 set 30 sleeves 8.5 x 11
Other sizes may be available - please
e-mail us with questions.
Updates will be posted regularly
Road Trip Alphabet Entry Fee
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
Please e-mail us with questions.
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
- Entry Fee
Please e-mail us with questions.
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| A l p h a b e t E x c h a n g e S t r e e t S i g n s |
Alphabet Exchanges
Food Alphabet - June 2008
Fruit Alphabet - January 2009
Road Trip Alphabet - June 2009
Street Signs Alphabet - January 2010
Upcoming Alphabet Exchanges
Dessert Alphabet - June 2010
Vehicle Alphabet - January 2011
Animal Alphabet - June 2011
Aquatic Alphabet - January 2012
Floral Alphabet - June 2012
Tree Alphabet - January 2013
_______ Alphabet - June 2013
E-mail us if you want to sign-up early
or suggest a subject for an exchange?
Food Alphabet - June 2008
Fruit Alphabet - January 2009
Road Trip Alphabet - June 2009
Street Signs Alphabet - January 2010
Upcoming Alphabet Exchanges
Dessert Alphabet - June 2010
Vehicle Alphabet - January 2011
Animal Alphabet - June 2011
Aquatic Alphabet - January 2012
Floral Alphabet - June 2012
Tree Alphabet - January 2013
_______ Alphabet - June 2013
E-mail us if you want to sign-up early
or suggest a subject for an exchange?
Is the schedule for the next few exchanges set?
Yes! Here is our schedule for this year!
Questions?
We have answers. Check out our FAQ for more information.
Yes! Here is our schedule for this year!
Questions?
We have answers. Check out our FAQ for more information.
The Exchange Artists
Food Alphabet
June 2008
A. Diane Cutter
B. Mark Knot
C. Harry French
D. Chris Blank
E. Leigh Beatty
F. Mellissa Read-Devine
G. Amanda R. Wright
H. Dan Frenette
I. Laima Rozkalns
J. Barbara Patera
K. Terry Peart
L. Linda Piazza
M. Jeanne Norman Chase
N. Heather Piazza
O. Kimberly Landers
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Patricia Wakida
R. Judith Welch
S. Barbara Carr
T. Kathe Welch
U. Cyndy Wilson
V. Kathe Welch
W. Kirsten Horning
X. Amie Roman
Y. Shelley Hagan
Z. Barbara Carr
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Food Alphabet
Archive Page to see the
images.
Food Alphabet
June 2008
A. Diane Cutter
B. Mark Knot
C. Harry French
D. Chris Blank
E. Leigh Beatty
F. Mellissa Read-Devine
G. Amanda R. Wright
H. Dan Frenette
I. Laima Rozkalns
J. Barbara Patera
K. Terry Peart
L. Linda Piazza
M. Jeanne Norman Chase
N. Heather Piazza
O. Kimberly Landers
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Patricia Wakida
R. Judith Welch
S. Barbara Carr
T. Kathe Welch
U. Cyndy Wilson
V. Kathe Welch
W. Kirsten Horning
X. Amie Roman
Y. Shelley Hagan
Z. Barbara Carr
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Food Alphabet
Archive Page to see the
images.
Street Signs Alphabet Entry Fee
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
Please e-mail us with questions.
Pay your $10 entry fee through PayPal
here or you can mail it in with your prints.
- Entry Fee
Please e-mail us with questions.
Are you looking for a another exchange?
- The Hand-Pulled Print Exchange - The Cardinal Directions
- The Fine Arts Photography Exchange
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The Exchange Artists
Fruit Alphabet
January 2009
A. Terry Peart
B. Senol SAK
C. Leta Medina
D. Diane Cutter
E. Susan M. Moore
F. Leigh Beatty
G. Kathe Welch
H. Laima Rozkalns
I. Barbara Carr
J. Nancy Brossman
K. Carol Myers
L. Barbara Mason
M. Clive Lewis
N. Linda Piazza
O. Jan Telfer
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Amie Roman
R. Judith Welch
S. Kathe Welch
T. Mark Knot
U. Heather Piazza
V. Kirsten Horning
W. Michelle Turbide
X. AEleen Frisch
Y. Jacqui Dunham
Z. Barbara Patera
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up and what fruit they
choose for their image.
Fruit Alphabet
January 2009
A. Terry Peart
B. Senol SAK
C. Leta Medina
D. Diane Cutter
E. Susan M. Moore
F. Leigh Beatty
G. Kathe Welch
H. Laima Rozkalns
I. Barbara Carr
J. Nancy Brossman
K. Carol Myers
L. Barbara Mason
M. Clive Lewis
N. Linda Piazza
O. Jan Telfer
P. Heather Piazza
Q. Amie Roman
R. Judith Welch
S. Kathe Welch
T. Mark Knot
U. Heather Piazza
V. Kirsten Horning
W. Michelle Turbide
X. AEleen Frisch
Y. Jacqui Dunham
Z. Barbara Patera
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up and what fruit they
choose for their image.
The Exchange Artists
Street Signs Alphabet
January 2010
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F. Leta Medina
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P. Heather Piazza
Q.
R.
S.
T. Heather Conyers
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z. Amie Roman
Click on the artist name to see
their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up.
Street Signs Alphabet
January 2010
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F. Leta Medina
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P. Heather Piazza
Q.
R.
S.
T. Heather Conyers
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z. Amie Roman
Click on the artist name to see
their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up.
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The Exchange Artists
Road Trip Alphabet
June 2009
A. Amanda R. Wright
B. Cyndy Wilson
C. Theresa Tarkington
D. Sal Sidner
E.
F. Mary Grassell
G. Clive Lewis
H.
I. Laima Rozkalns
J. Erynn Richardson
K.
L. Hannah White
M. Michelle Turbide
N. Tony Wright
O.
P. Heather Piazza
Q.
R. Leta Medina
S. Sonja Rossow
T. Teresa Parker
U.
V. Karma Grotelueschen
W. Adam Lloyd Trecartin
X. Barbara Carr
Y. Kathe Welch
Z. Daryl DePry
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up.
Road Trip Alphabet
June 2009
A. Amanda R. Wright
B. Cyndy Wilson
C. Theresa Tarkington
D. Sal Sidner
E.
F. Mary Grassell
G. Clive Lewis
H.
I. Laima Rozkalns
J. Erynn Richardson
K.
L. Hannah White
M. Michelle Turbide
N. Tony Wright
O.
P. Heather Piazza
Q.
R. Leta Medina
S. Sonja Rossow
T. Teresa Parker
U.
V. Karma Grotelueschen
W. Adam Lloyd Trecartin
X. Barbara Carr
Y. Kathe Welch
Z. Daryl DePry
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up.
The Exchange Artists
Street Signs Alphabet
January 2010
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F. Leta Medina
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P. Heather Piazza
Q.
R.
S.
T. Heather Conyers
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z. Amie Roman
Click on the artist name to see
their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up.
Street Signs Alphabet
January 2010
E-Mail us to sign-up!
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F. Leta Medina
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P. Heather Piazza
Q.
R.
S.
T. Heather Conyers
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z. Amie Roman
Click on the artist name to see
their website.
Check out the in progress
Archive Page to see who is
signed up.
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