T.A.C.M.A. |
Texas Association of Concerned Mail Artists |
Since 2005, the Texas Association of Concerned Mail Artists has networked between Mail Artists living in the state of Texas. To join or for more info, email Josh Ronsen. |
2005: 12 artists participated in the first project, published as Monk Mink Pink Punk 13 (no leftover copies): Susan Boren (Austin) • Valerie Calvert (Houston) • Diana Garcia (Austin) • Michael John Martinez (San Antonio) • Jason Pierce (Austin) • Dan Plunkett (Austin) • Joe Robertson (Austin) • Suloni Robertson (Austin) • Josh Ronsen (Austin) • Rod Stasick (Dallas) • Twitch (Austin) • Colin Andrew Sheffield (ex-Bedford, now WA)
2007: 13 artists participated in the second project, published as Monk Mink Pink Punk 14 (a few leftover copies available for trade): Cherie Bright (The Woodlands) • Denise Hurley (Dallas) • Diana Garcia — Bad News Bingo (Austin) • Ex Post Facto (Garland) • Gail Anderson (Lubbock) • Honoria (Austin) • Josh Ronsen (Austin) • Junanne Peck (Fort Worth) • Rene Z. Garza — Museo {i}menos (Weslaco) • Rod Stasick (Dallas) • Susan Boren (Austin) • Twitch (Austin) • Valerie Calvert (Houston)
2009: A third project has just been proposed, based on the theme Map of Texas.
Q: What is Mail Art? A: The free exchange of art between artists, sometimes based on a particular theme or size, limited only by imagination and what can be mailed.
Q: Can I join TACMA? A: Do you make art? Do you live in Texas?
Q: How do I become involved in the next project? A: Email me (Josh) to be placed on the mailing list. I do a TACMA project once a year or so, but all members have the others' addresses and can initate projects at will.