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Paper + Post- an open call for collage Post Cards

February 8, 2023 to April 28, 2023 – Boise State U Student Union Bldg. Fine Arts Gallery

Collages to Show at Kolaj Fest in New Orleans

March 18, 2023 to May 31, 2023 – New Orleans USA

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Collages to Show at Kolaj Fest in New Orleans at New Orleans USA

March 18, 2023 to May 31, 2023

Bonniediva is a presenter at the Kolaj Fest Symposium in New Orleans, LA, USA, in the first week of June 2023. She will do an introduction to Mail Art and show mail-sized collage pieces from her Eternal Network family. Please send her one of your collages - no theme, no judging, SIZE: 4"x 6" or ATC (2.5"x3.5")SEND TO: Bonniediva, 1726 Lind Lane, Gurnee, IL 60031 USASee More

12 hours ago

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Bonniediva is now friends with Franny Wahinehae and Ana Kawajiri

20 hours ago

Franny Wahinehae left a comment for Bonniediva

"Cool beans. See ya in the mail."

yesterday

Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) commented on Bonniediva's event Collages to Show at Kolaj Fest in New Orleans

"Will be sending something in the mail for you, Bonnie, next week, and hoping it will arrive by summer , hahaha! Best of success at the Kolaj Fest!"

Saturday

Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat), marlies wilding, Mim Golub Scalin and another member are attending Bonniediva's event

Collages to Show at Kolaj Fest in New Orleans at New Orleans USA

March 18, 2023 to May 31, 2023

Saturday

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Mim Golub Scalin commented on Bonniediva's event Collages to Show at Kolaj Fest in New Orleans

"Hi Bonnie, This is exciting that you’ll be a presenter. Congrats. My husband and I went one summer, can’t remember year, but only spent a crazy 48 hrs there because a big storm was headed to New Orleans. Our hotel got…"

Saturday

carl baker commented on Bonniediva's event Collages to Show at Kolaj Fest in New Orleans

"thank u bonniediva, very kool, sending something soon."

Saturday

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Collages to Show at Kolaj Fest in New Orleans at New Orleans USA

March 18, 2023 to May 31, 2023

Saturday

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Bonniediva updated their profile

Friday

Stephanie Lentz Morrison and Bonniediva are now friends

Wednesday

Bonniediva left a comment for Franny Wahinehae

"Hey Franny, I'd love to exchange art with you! Send me your address. "

Wednesday

Fast Eyes left a comment for Bonniediva

"I think your #23 is my favorite of what I have. Thank you thank you."

Mar 11

Kayenderes commented on Bonniediva's group DECOS - Do you miss them?

"i love both and send me a few. thank you so. Light weight is excellant and small size like 2" or 3" square. Love the mini ones. "

Mar 10

Bonniediva posted a status

"Kolaj Fest is in New Orleans in June! I will be there! Join me! https://kolajinstitute.org/kolaj-fest-new-orleans/"

Mar 10

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Bonniediva commented on Bonniediva's group DECOS - Do you miss them?

"I'm happy to work on decos. Join me! Please try to use lightweight materials so we can include International friends."

Mar 10

Bonniediva is attending Gerda Osteneck's event

Paper + Post- an open call for collage Post Cards at Boise State U Student Union Bldg. Fine Arts Gallery

February 8, 2023 to April 28, 2023

Deadline is April 28, 2023International, open call for mail art with collage as the theme Exhibition is in conjunction with World Collage Day on May 13th. Mailart will bepreserved in Boise State's Special Collections and Archives. Exhibit Dates: May 10-28 2023 Boise Sate U Student Union Building Fine Arts Gallery. Mail submissions to: Paper + Post Exhibit, C/o Exhibit D, 1912 N 25th St, Boise ID 83702.No fee, jury or return. 4"x6" format preferred. send by mail. See More

Mar 10

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Mail-Artist since:: 2000

My Website (without http://):: http://kolajmagazine.com/artistdirectory/bonniediva-shorr

Why I am involved in Mail-Art:: I'm a former actress and singer, now teacher and lover of life! I am a mixed media collage artist, specializing trash and vintage. I also love poetry, so many of my pieces include poems. I rescue old old poetry volumes from library sales, thrift stores, etc, and use the pages. I also do altered books, covering the pages of old weary books with life!
Irony and depravity are key, as I find humor in almost every aspect of life. I'm originally from New Orleans, but now live near Chicago. I've been creating and sending MAIL ART all over the world since 2000. I'm an artist, teacher and writer. I special in trashpo and vintage collage. I also produce comic ZINES.

I don't like perfection... I like raw soulful art that does not shock for shock value.
I love pen pal letters, tacky postcards, and whatever you want to send me.
VINTAGE is my thing, and I love thrift stores, antique malls and Ebay (aka "the devil"). LOL!
SEND ME SOMETHING SOON AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED!

My Mail-Adress (snail and/or E-mail): Bonniediva
1726 Lind Lane
Gurnee, IL 60031
USA
bonniediva@yahoo.com

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Amazing cardboard cut out from Heide Monster

Posted on July 13, 2022 at 11:10pm 3 Comments 11 Likes

Great photo by William Eggleston - SAYS SUMMER TO ME!

Posted on June 21, 2022 at 12:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Zine 22! Where did the time go...?

Posted on June 9, 2022 at 4:48pm 2 Comments 5 Likes

Coco Muchmore's Mini-Installation- I LOVE IT!

Posted on May 21, 2022 at 2:04pm 2 Comments 5 Likes

I can't say enough about how much I love this mini OCTOPUS installation sent to me by Coco. I love a theme!

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At 9:27pm on March 19, 2023, Franny Wahinehae said…: Cool beans. See ya in the mail.

At 10:01pm on March 11, 2023, Fast Eyes said…: I think your #23 is my favorite of what I have. Thank you thank you.

At 9:51pm on February 14, 2023, Monster A GoGo said…

At 8:09pm on January 23, 2023, Fast Eyes said…: Thanks for the fantastic zine- you put so much to see and read in such a fab little zine- and the card is super too. Thanks again!

At 7:52am on January 18, 2023, Monster A GoGo said…: Happy birthday, dear BonnieDiva!!

At 3:40pm on January 17, 2023, Mark Johnson said…: Happy Birthday!

At 10:51am on January 17, 2023, Katerina Nikoltsou (MomKat) said…

At 8:07pm on December 24, 2022, Monster A GoGo said…: Yippie skippy! I received your festive Christmas mailing complete with an ever-so-fab Bon-Zine...and it was the fantastic HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING EDITION!!! Just what I wanted for Christmas! THANK YOU!

At 12:55am on November 18, 2022, Gail Anderson said…: Received your little zine, collage photo and envelope made from a map today. I love all of it! Have a great Thanksgiving next week! - Gail Anderson

At 10:52pm on September 24, 2022, Carmela Rizzuto said…: Hi Bonnie--many thanks for the Bon-Zine #22. Very clever and thoughtfully done--"How to keep juices from running out of pie" is hilarious. Will be posting soon.

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