Anything that will stay on while traveling through the mail! For your base “postcard,” try using cardstock, thin cardboard, a cut-up cereal box, one side of a greeting card, watercolor paper, or a photograph (mounted on something thicker, or even laminated). You can also quilt a postcard, and we’re excited to see what other resourceful ideas you come up with!

(Tip: If you attach or glue a lot of loose things (or glitter) to your postcard, or if you use smudgeable materials like charcoal or pastels, consider adding a top coat of glue, Mod Podge, or some other sealant so that they don’t fall off in transit.)

Which side should I use for my art?

The “picture” side (without the address/stamp). You’re welcome to decorate or write a message on the address side of the card as well, but the picture side is what will eventually be displayed in the community exhibition.

How much does a postcard stamp cost?

35¢, though if the card is very heavy, it may cost more to mail.

When are the postcards due?

There’s no deadline, so keep them coming!

Where will the postcards end up?

They’ll be displayed at our annual Art Exhibition & Celebration in October 2020, and may be featured online in the meantime.

Will my name be published with my postcard?

Postcards will be exhibited without names online and at the 2020 AFJ Exhibition & celebration.
(Note that if you sign your work of art visibly (on the picture side), then your name will be visible to viewers!)

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