The Cardinal Directions - North - Print Exchange
Welcome to our Four Oceans Press quarterly hand-pulled print exchange and
calendar project. Please read all details before signing up for the exchange.
How it works
This is a simple print exchange. You print an edition of 26 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 three 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 25 prints from 25 different artists. The
26th 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] and may be
used for future projects.
See more details in the After the exchange section below.
Welcome to our Four Oceans Press quarterly hand-pulled print exchange and
calendar project. Please read all details before signing up for the exchange.
How it works
This is a simple print exchange. You print an edition of 26 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 three 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 25 prints from 25 different artists. The
26th 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] and may be
used for future projects.
See more details in the After the exchange section below.
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Theme
North
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
October 15, 2009
Prints Returned
November 15, 2009 – 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.
North
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
October 15, 2009
Prints Returned
November 15, 2009 – 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 26 prints (with biographies) 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 26 copies of your 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
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:
- 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 tell us 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.
Mailing your prints:
Send your 26 prints (with biographies) 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 26 copies of your 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
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 calendar project
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).
12 images - three prints from each of the Cardinal Directions exchanges - will be
chosen for our 2011 Calendar project. The four themes - North, East, South and
West – with scheduled exchange dates are listed below. The prints will be chosen
based on image quality and how well they fit together as a group.
The Artist retains all rights to their image. We are only using it once. If we want to
use your image for something else later we will ask permission and discuss
compensation with you at that point.
The Third annual Calendar project - 2011 Print Makers Calendar - is expected in
October 2010. If your print is chosen for this project you will receive five copies of
the 2011 Calendar. You will have the option to purchase more at a reduced rate
for sale to your customers.
More information about the Calendar project will be posted as we get closer
complete each stage.
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).
12 images - three prints from each of the Cardinal Directions exchanges - will be
chosen for our 2011 Calendar project. The four themes - North, East, South and
West – with scheduled exchange dates are listed below. The prints will be chosen
based on image quality and how well they fit together as a group.
The Artist retains all rights to their image. We are only using it once. If we want to
use your image for something else later we will ask permission and discuss
compensation with you at that point.
The Third annual Calendar project - 2011 Print Makers Calendar - is expected in
October 2010. If your print is chosen for this project you will receive five copies of
the 2011 Calendar. You will have the option to purchase more at a reduced rate
for sale to your customers.
More information about the Calendar project will be posted as we get closer
complete each stage.
Plastic Sleeves
You can buy a set of 30 from us for
cheap here.
1 set 30 sleeves 8.5 x 11
Other sizes and quantities 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 and quantities may be
available - please e-mail us with
questions.
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.
Updates will be posted regularly
Entry Fee for the Air Exchange
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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The Exchange Artists
Fall Exchange 2007
1. Mark Knot
2. Diane Cutter
3. Susan Cartwright
4. Jeanne Norman Chase
5. Woody Miller
6. Kimberly Landers
7. Daryl DePry
8. Hilary Williams
9. Laima Rozkalns
10. Chris Blank
11. Jane Bianco
12. Imin Yeh
13. Sember Weinman
14. Warren Dean
15. Holis Hannan
16. Peter Kocak
17. Julio Rodriguez
18. Maryly Snow
19. Kate Van Der Riet
20. Ellen Shipley
21. Susan Wolf
22. Heather Piazza
23. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Fall 2007
Archive Page to see the
images.
Fall Exchange 2007
1. Mark Knot
2. Diane Cutter
3. Susan Cartwright
4. Jeanne Norman Chase
5. Woody Miller
6. Kimberly Landers
7. Daryl DePry
8. Hilary Williams
9. Laima Rozkalns
10. Chris Blank
11. Jane Bianco
12. Imin Yeh
13. Sember Weinman
14. Warren Dean
15. Holis Hannan
16. Peter Kocak
17. Julio Rodriguez
18. Maryly Snow
19. Kate Van Der Riet
20. Ellen Shipley
21. Susan Wolf
22. Heather Piazza
23. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Fall 2007
Archive Page to see the
images.
| Take a look at the Artists from previous Exchanges. See the Archive to view their image for the exchange. |
The Exchange Artists
Winter Exchange 2008
1. Chris Blank
2. Melissa West
3. Claudia G. Coonen
4. Amy Evans
5. Deborah Leventhal
6. Laima Rozkalns
7. Berndt Savig
8. Amanda Wright
9. Susan Cartwright
10. Kimberly Landers
11. Diane Cutter
12. Mark Knot
13. Linda Piazza
14. Julio Rodriguez
15. Peter Kocak
16. Kim Shields
17. Heather Piazza
18. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Archive Page
to see the Winter 2008
images.
Winter Exchange 2008
1. Chris Blank
2. Melissa West
3. Claudia G. Coonen
4. Amy Evans
5. Deborah Leventhal
6. Laima Rozkalns
7. Berndt Savig
8. Amanda Wright
9. Susan Cartwright
10. Kimberly Landers
11. Diane Cutter
12. Mark Knot
13. Linda Piazza
14. Julio Rodriguez
15. Peter Kocak
16. Kim Shields
17. Heather Piazza
18. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Archive Page
to see the Winter 2008
images.
The Exchange Artists
Spring Exchange 2008
1. Marissa Buschow
2. Barbara Mason
3. Chris Rollins
4. Diane Cutter
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Chris Blank
7. Linda Piazza
8. Kimberly Landers
9. Mary Grassell
10. Tina Browder
11. Jean Womack
12. Mark Knot
13. Susan Cartwright
14. Barbara Patera
15. Alynn Guerra
16. Laima Rozkalns
17. Heather Piazza
18. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Spring 2008
Archive Page to see the
images.
Spring Exchange 2008
1. Marissa Buschow
2. Barbara Mason
3. Chris Rollins
4. Diane Cutter
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Chris Blank
7. Linda Piazza
8. Kimberly Landers
9. Mary Grassell
10. Tina Browder
11. Jean Womack
12. Mark Knot
13. Susan Cartwright
14. Barbara Patera
15. Alynn Guerra
16. Laima Rozkalns
17. Heather Piazza
18. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Spring 2008
Archive Page to see the
images.
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Are you looking for a another exchange?
- The Hand-Pulled Print Exchange - The Alphabet Series
- The Fine Arts Photography Exchange
The Exchange Artists
Summer Exchange 2008
1. Diane Cutter
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Mark Knot
4. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
5. Susan M. Moore
6. Tina Browder
7. Mary Grasell
8. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
9. Rick Pickett
10. Jacqui Dunham
11. Leta Medina
12. Laima Rozkalns
13. Preston Lawing
14. Nancy Brossman
15. Lester Dore
16. Chris Blank
17. Jean Womack
18. Alex Dorfman
19. Heather Piazza
20. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Summer 2008
Archive Page to see the
images.
Summer Exchange 2008
1. Diane Cutter
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Mark Knot
4. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
5. Susan M. Moore
6. Tina Browder
7. Mary Grasell
8. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
9. Rick Pickett
10. Jacqui Dunham
11. Leta Medina
12. Laima Rozkalns
13. Preston Lawing
14. Nancy Brossman
15. Lester Dore
16. Chris Blank
17. Jean Womack
18. Alex Dorfman
19. Heather Piazza
20. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Summer 2008
Archive Page to see the
images.
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The Exchange Artists
Earth Exchange 2008
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Valerie Arvidson
4. Diane Cutter
5. Barbara Patera
6. Maria Arango
7. Terry Peart
8. Leigh Beatty
9. Xtina Solano
10. Li Yong Chen
11. Soy Chen
12. Daryl DePry
13. Mark Knot
14. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
15. Jean Womack
16. Cyndy Wilson
17. Alejandra Delfin
18. Nancy Brossman
19. Lester Dore
20. Susan M Moore
21. Christina Blank
22. Senol SAK
23. Heather Piazza
24. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Earth Archive
Page to see the images.
Earth Exchange 2008
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Valerie Arvidson
4. Diane Cutter
5. Barbara Patera
6. Maria Arango
7. Terry Peart
8. Leigh Beatty
9. Xtina Solano
10. Li Yong Chen
11. Soy Chen
12. Daryl DePry
13. Mark Knot
14. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
15. Jean Womack
16. Cyndy Wilson
17. Alejandra Delfin
18. Nancy Brossman
19. Lester Dore
20. Susan M Moore
21. Christina Blank
22. Senol SAK
23. Heather Piazza
24. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the Earth Archive
Page to see the images.
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Entry Fee for the North Exchange
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.
The Exchange Artists
Water Exchange 2009
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Li Yong Chen
4. Deborah Leventhal
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Shelley Hagan
7. Anna Ornella Dell'Acqua
8. Leigh Beatty
9. Artist dropped
10. Mary Grassell
11. Soy Chen
12. Senol SAK
13. Terry Peart
14. Mellissa Read-Devine
15. Mark Knot
16. Xtina Solano
17. Barbara Patera
18. Cheryl White
19. Amanda R. Wright
20. Beth Parker
21. Annamie Pretorius
22. Scott Minzy
23. Christina Blank
24. Heather Piazza
25. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Water Archive Page to
see the images.
Water Exchange 2009
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Li Yong Chen
4. Deborah Leventhal
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Shelley Hagan
7. Anna Ornella Dell'Acqua
8. Leigh Beatty
9. Artist dropped
10. Mary Grassell
11. Soy Chen
12. Senol SAK
13. Terry Peart
14. Mellissa Read-Devine
15. Mark Knot
16. Xtina Solano
17. Barbara Patera
18. Cheryl White
19. Amanda R. Wright
20. Beth Parker
21. Annamie Pretorius
22. Scott Minzy
23. Christina Blank
24. Heather Piazza
25. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Water Archive Page to
see the images.
The Exchange Artists
Air Exchange 2009
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Li Yong Chen
4. Xtina Solano
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Leigh Beatty
7. Terry Peart
8. Mark Knot
9. Diane Cutter
10. Annamie Pretorius
11. Beth Parker
12. Soy Chen
13. Orla Harte
14. Senol SAK
15. Mellissa Read-Devine
16. Robert Fleming
17. Rakesh Bani
18. Erinn Hatter
19. Josephine Gibbs
20. Ellie McGuire
21. Elizabeth Worcester
22. Christina Blank
23. Heather Piazza
24. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Air Archive Page to see the
images.
Air Exchange 2009
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Li Yong Chen
4. Xtina Solano
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Leigh Beatty
7. Terry Peart
8. Mark Knot
9. Diane Cutter
10. Annamie Pretorius
11. Beth Parker
12. Soy Chen
13. Orla Harte
14. Senol SAK
15. Mellissa Read-Devine
16. Robert Fleming
17. Rakesh Bani
18. Erinn Hatter
19. Josephine Gibbs
20. Ellie McGuire
21. Elizabeth Worcester
22. Christina Blank
23. Heather Piazza
24. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Air Archive Page to see the
images.
The Exchange Artists
Fire Exchange 2009
E-Mail us to sign-up!
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Li Yong Chen
4. Mark Knot
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Leigh Beatty
7. Terry Peart
8. Michael Glenn
9. Diane Cutter
10. Annamie Pretorius
11. Beth Parker
12. Soy Chen
13. Julia Van-Horn
14. Senol SAK
15. Orla Harte
16. Christina Blank
17. Xtina Solano
18. Sal Sidner
19. Tashana Dilley
20. Karma Grotelueschen
21. Lester Dore
22. Erinn Hatter
23. Josephine Gibbs
24. Heather Piazza
25. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Fire Archive Page to see the
images.
Fire Exchange 2009
E-Mail us to sign-up!
1. Guadalupe Victorica Reyes
2. Kimberly Landers
3. Li Yong Chen
4. Mark Knot
5. Maria Regina Pinto Pereira
6. Leigh Beatty
7. Terry Peart
8. Michael Glenn
9. Diane Cutter
10. Annamie Pretorius
11. Beth Parker
12. Soy Chen
13. Julia Van-Horn
14. Senol SAK
15. Orla Harte
16. Christina Blank
17. Xtina Solano
18. Sal Sidner
19. Tashana Dilley
20. Karma Grotelueschen
21. Lester Dore
22. Erinn Hatter
23. Josephine Gibbs
24. Heather Piazza
25. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
Fire Archive Page to see the
images.
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The Exchange Artists
North Exchange 2009
E-Mail us to sign-up!
1. Diane Cutter
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24. Heather Piazza
25. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
North Archive Page to see the
images.
North Exchange 2009
E-Mail us to sign-up!
1. Diane Cutter
2.
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24. Heather Piazza
25. Kathe Welch
Click on the artist name to
see their website.
Check out the in progress
North Archive Page to see the
images.
Entry Fee for the Fire Exchange
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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