Mail Art Presentation

[jon foster]

At work I’ve been scheduled to present about mail-art to a group of students. Who knows if anyone will show up, but I’m going to say something in front of some for an hour. I’m rather excited about doing this. In order to get students to come listen I’m sure I’ll have to give extra credit or else no one will show up.

Although I don’t have everything lined up, I’ve got a flyer that I’ll hand out to my students about the presentation. I’m also going to make up a bunch of starter packets filled with random bits of material. I did something similar to this for a handful of friends back in the summer, so why not go at it again? I’ve also needed to clean out some of my materials in the backroom for some time. Who knows, maybe someone will actually start sending things if they have some materials to start with.

Part of the purpose of the presentation is the international aspect, actually that’s the whole purpose. Most of my focus will be about the international community that is mail-art. My goal is to have the presentation, pass out some of my original artifacts, and then maybe Skype with some mail artists somewhere else in the world. Who knows what’ll come together but this is my current idea. I have over a month to get things together.

If you have any ideas let me know. If you’re willing to possibly Skype let me know.

Thanks.

[jon foster]

Thank you so much for saying hello Susan, I will put you on the list.

[Susan McAllister]

Hi Jon, great project. You can put me on the list.

[jon foster]

Oh Richard, no worries at all about thanking me for Nostrils. That's such a fun project to do that no thanks is necessary. I'm almost to the point where I've sent out the lot of 100...only a few left. I will make sure and add you to the list and send you the materials as I make them up. I really hope that people are interested enough to give the whole thing a spin. If you're in town Richard, you should pop down the three exits and say hello.

[Richard Canard]

20.08.14 Dare Jon Foster, Still yet, still yet ...I have not thanked you for the "Nostrils" item. I am most pleased to be on your mailing list. Whimsical, funny, satirical & all that  ....Thank you indeed!!!... & yes, please add my name & address to your presentation list. I always look forward to the possibility  of meeting  any North Carolinians who  are not afraid of art. Best to you . Richard 

[jon foster]

Thanks Borderline and Gina for your help...I will for sure add you guys. I'm going to make a really silly "how to" sheet with postal rates, and a few folks to mail out to...if they're interested. Thanks again!

[borderlinegrafix]

Good luck, Jon.  You can add me to the list if you want, and if so, I will reply to them with something nice.

[Gü]

I'm happy to be on a list, pointing them to here would be good too.

Not sure how active member Sarah Churchill is but she may be up for a Skype http://iuoma-network.ning.com/video/what-is-mail-art

[jon foster]

Thanks guys for the kind words. Yeah, I hope everything works out pretty well. I may enlist a few people (if you're interested) to have your names and address included in the package. You know...a first round of nice and reliable people to send to. Let me know you guys are interested in something like that?

[Gü]

I'll pass on the Skyping! But just wanted to commend you on what you're doing, love the flyer too.

[Dean aka Artist in Seine]

Good luck with the show. Very brave indeed, but I like your starter pack idea.