Postcards from the Edge Assignment

Visual AIDS invites you to donate a 4" x 6" original work of art for our next

Postcards From the Edge exhibition and benefit sale.

Hosted by Cheim & Read

Preview Party: Friday, January 6, 6-8 PM

Benefit Sale: January 7 - 8, 2012

Here’s how to participate:

1. Create an original artwork on any 4”x6” heavy weight paper. Drawings, photographs, paintings, printmaking, and mixed media are welcome.

ONE ENTRY per artist.

2. Sign and Print Name on BACK ONLY. Indicate the top with an arrow.

3. Complete Submission Forms for Collector and Visual AIDS. Download athttp://www.thebody.com/visualaids/current/postcards2012_artists.html

4. Carefully package artwork. Recommended: wrap artwork in wax paper and place between cardboard. Do not submit charcoal or pastel pieces without fixing them. Do not wrap wet or sticky artwork.

5. If you need confirmation that we received your artwork, include a self-addressed, stamped postcard.

6. If you would like your unsold work returned, please include a 6”x 9” self-addressed, stamped envelope with proper postage. Unsold artwork will NOT be returned unless an SASE is enclosed. Visual AIDS is not responsible for artwork lost or damaged in the mail.

7. Mail your artwork and forms to:

Visual AIDS

526 West 26th Street #510

New York, NY 10001

DEADLINE: Friday, December 9, 2011 (postmark date)

Postcards from the Edge is a unique benefit show and sale of original, postcard-size artworks on paper by established and emerging artists. All artwork is exhibited anonymously, and the identity of the artist is revealed only after the work is purchased.

Details athttp://www.thebody.com/visualaids/current/postcards2012.html

Proceeds benefit Visual AIDS. Visual AIDS utilizes art to fight AIDS by provoking dialogue, supporting HIV+ artists and preserving the legacy – because AIDS IS NOT OVER. For examples of our work and more information, visit www.visualAIDS.org

* You are required to do this!