Okay, we got such a fun response from the call for artists blog post that I did a few days ago. I am really excited to tell you about this fun opportunity to create something, collaborate with other artists, and use your gifts to help others.
I really love opportunities to do good with the art that I create. It is really fulfilling and rewarding to create for the greater good. I have wanted to do something to help Haiti for a while now, so I feel that this will fit in perfectly. I want to tell you about a great new organization that will be incorporated into our project.
My friend Evie from Evie-s.com has started an amazing organization called A Beautiful Idea. The idea is that artists/Etsy owners create a certain product to sell in their shop then they partner online with A Beautiful Idea to donate the money to a charity via A Beautiful Idea’s donation center. Isn’t that fabulous and EASY?
To help kick off this idea off we will all be collaborating on one project that we will ALL be able to sell independently in our shops for A Beautiful Idea.
ART THAT HELPS: CREATIVE CHALLENGE OVERVIEW:
You will create and submit a small piece of digital art following the instructions and guidelines of the challenge. At the end of the challenge I will collect all submissions and create a collaborative collage containing all submitted pieces. Every artist will receive a link to download a digital version of the final collage to professionally print, (OR slice up, recreate, etc) and sell in their Etsy shop as A Beautiful Idea project. All the proceeds will go to the Haiti relief fund.
I actually love challenges with guidelines and instructions because I believe that real creativity comes from limited resources and limitations. I LOVE a challenge especially because it gets me thinking outside of the box and outside my normal creative routine. Plus, its fun to see what other people come up with when giving the same instructions.
INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES:
1. You must have an active etsy shop with products for sale.
2. Create a simple design that depicts any of these words or phrases: Art for the greater good, Haiti, helping, serving, creativity, love wins, people, compassion, humble, humility.
3. Design can be a photograph, vector art, type treatment logo, decorated letter design, photo of shop item, drawing, illustration, etc.
4. The design you create must ONLY contain the colors displayed in the color story above.
5. The design must be a simple unite with a light/white background with no bleeds or edges (see below)
6. Submit your design at 8x8in 300 dpi.
7. Save your file with your name as the title
8. Deadline is Wednesday March 17th 2010 through email at info@promisetangeman.com. (Late submissions will not be accepted)
9. ONLY THE FIRST 20 PEOPLE TO RESPOND IN THE COMMENT SECTION WILL BE QUALIFIED TO PARTICIPATE.
Below is a series of examples that will NOT be accepted because the design bleeds to the edge.
A FEW OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
All artists that participate will be featured individually here on this blog with their design and links to their website or blog (kind of like an art show).
I have never done this type of project with you before, so I have NO idea what kind of response we will get. If there is an overwhelming response I may create multiple art collages containing the designs that all of you make. Once you have downloaded the file, it is up to you to print, sell, and donate the money from the sale of your item. A beautiful idea makes it really easy to do that.
Although I would love for everyone to participate in this collab, I am only accepting participants with active online Etsy shops with products already for sale.
Please feel free to use this logo below if you would like to blog about your fun creative process and journey through this project. Blogging this project is a fun way to create anticipation and UP your etsy sales when the product releases.
I would love to hear your initial thoughts about this project. Any questions? Or things unclear? Please ask in the comment section so everyone can see the answers. Also please let me know in the comment section if you plan to participate in this. Thanks so much.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:58 am
Good thing I randomly check your blog at odd hours of the day and night.
Count me in!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:13 am
So exciting! I’d love to participate!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:16 am
count the bueno bueno in!!!! this sounds amazing and fun!
brandi
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:19 am
I don’t have an etsy store yet. But I would love to set one up in order to participate and promote this cause!
So if that is enough to qualify, I’m in!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:21 am
I would love to participate! This sounds amazing!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:24 am
I would love to participate although I am a bit confused on how to create a photograph that doesn’t go to the edge… unless you just want a border.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:25 am
i’m all in!! I set up my etsy last week- haven’t uploaded any of my stuff yet, but I’ll get working ASAP!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:27 am
Oh how I WISH I could be a part of this.
I just recently foundout about Etsy, not even sure what to do with it. :/ If I can get a bit of details on it, I’d love to participate.
Your blog is getting like seriously extra awesome Promise. Don’t forget about the small folk here yonder!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:30 am
Tim- Great question. Thanks for asking. There is an example of a photograph with no edges on the bottom right of the example sheet. Basically, your subject has to be extracted or isolated. Does that make sense?
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:31 am
Ahh, so an all over abstract textured photograph would not apply….
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:33 am
Sounds great, count me in!! I recently signed up to Etsy but haven’t put up anything yet. Getting started right now.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:35 am
Tim- That would be correct. Unfortunately that type of photograph would not work for this project.
Let me know if you are In or want to pass this time. 
LOVE your site.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:36 am
okay cool. ill have to pass.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:41 am
What a great idea! I’d love to participate. I have an etsy account but don’t sell anything at esty. Can i still participate?
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:43 am
This is such a great idea! I would love to participate in this!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:48 am
Hey jenna. Although we would love to have you participate in this we need shops that are already open to participate. The goal is to bring sales to our project through active shops.
No need to fret. I will do more collab projects in the future if your shop isn’t set up yet.
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:53 am
Ah! Yeah, in that case, I won’t be able to participate either – since my shop is still in the making. Hopefully I’ll be able to participate in another collab project sometime
I think what you are doing is wonderful! Best wishes…
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:56 am
Ashley!!
Thanks girl! I would LOVE to have you participate in the future. Thanks for your support. Your photographs are beautiful.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:05 am
I’m always down to help an awesome cause – count me in! Is it ok that my shop isn’t graphic design pieces?
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:14 am
Emilee,
Yes, it is okay as long as you submit a digital image depicting the theme listed. The photograph or digital image needs to have a white background and no bleeds or edges. Does that make sense?
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:41 am
Oh ya… I’m planning creating something, not a photograph of anything in my shop, just didn’t know if that was a requirement to participate.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:45 am
Emilee- wait.. So did I answer your question? You do not have to create your piece in the same medium as the items in your shop. Is that what you meant?
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:48 am
YO!! THERE ARE ABOUT 14 SPOTS LEFT!! Your shop must be active and on Etsy.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:50 am
Yes, thank you! Can’t wait
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:55 am
Promise,
If there is still room, i’d love to have a go at this… but my etsy site is BRAND NEW… are you looking for more established sellers to get the most effective exposure for this??
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 am
Hey melissa,
You are correct. This time around we need shops that are already open and active to participate. The goal is to bring sales to our project through active shops.
No need to fret. I will do more collab projects in the future if your shop is brand new.
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:20 am
yes yes yes. this is an awesome. im in.
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:22 am
I’d love to participate!
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:59 am
this is so awesome!! i don’t have an etsy shop — not talented in that arena … but major props to everyone involved — i love you all for doing this.
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:46 pm
alright. I’m out for now then… but good luck everyone!! Can’t wait to see the final result!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:14 pm
I’d love to participate… I can’t tell if there’s already 20 responses?
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:28 pm
I’d love to create something for your challenge. My etsy shop is very new…is that ok?
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
SARAH KNIGHT!! YOU ARE IN!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Melina,
as long as the shop is set up and active with products in it. you are good to go.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:11 pm
Promise, it is set up and active! I’ve been struggling with how to announce it on my blog/fb, this is great timing and a for the right reasons…thanks for the challenge.
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I would love to be a part of this!!!…if there is not already 20??
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:58 pm
Hi Promise,
I would like to participate if there are not already 20 people involved…
let me know if I made the cut!
thanks
www.http://jillianpye.etsy.com
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:19 pm
Such a fun idea!
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:27 pm
Promise-
I’d love to participate but I’m also unsure if I made the cut! Ha. Let us know if the spots are filled already. Hope I managed to squeeze in
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Melina, Nicole, Jillian, alejandra YOU ARE ALL IN!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:02 pm
5 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE BELIEVE IT OR NOT.
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:30 pm
Count ME in I would love to participate!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:38 pm
4 SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE.
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:01 pm
ohhhh! you KNOW I’m TOTALLY in! you. are. amazing.
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:08 pm
I would love to be apart of this! I read the requirements but I am too late? Also is there a fee aside from having an account with Etsy? Ohhhh this is so much fun!
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:09 pm
I’m in if there’s still room!
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Ashley, moch, Arian. ALL IN!!
ONE MORE SPOT LEFT. Looking for another designer or illustrator!!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Will we get an email confirmation letting us know if we’re in?
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:36 pm
i want to be a part of this!!! please let me know if i made it!
rachel
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
Rachel! you are IN!
But you made it in.
Arian- Yes i can send you all a confirmation if you like.. aha. I am making this up as i go.
March 4th, 2010 at 1:41 am
I am pretty sure that I am late…bummer. But maybe I can join in on the next one
This is a fabulous idea though!
XO
March 4th, 2010 at 3:27 am
Megan you are IN!!
March 4th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
Whhhhoooooooohooooo!!! I’m super excited! Thank you!
XOXO
March 4th, 2010 at 1:33 pm
The collaboration is closed for the moment. There may be opportunity to submit if there becomes an opening.
March 4th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
i am so excited…thanks SO MUCH for including me. xoxoxo
March 4th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
let me know if there becomes an opening… i’d love to partipate!
March 4th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
Found your blog recently and love it and you are a doll. This is such a great idea, and I will have to join in next time. Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with.
Cheers.
March 5th, 2010 at 4:05 am
What a BRILLIANT idea!
I’m currently working towards opening an Etsy shop for my crocheted portraits, so unfortunately can’t participate, but just wanted to comment and applaude a fantastic project! Hopefully I can participate in the future ^__^!
Much love xox
March 5th, 2010 at 5:37 am
Let me know if a spot opens up!
I would LOVE to participate
Thanks!! Such an amazing idea!
March 5th, 2010 at 11:18 pm
Put me on the wait list as well! Love the idea!
// Amanda Joy
March 8th, 2010 at 12:20 pm
if there is an opening COUNT ME IN.
March 9th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
OMG YOUR BLOG IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Come to my blog and check out my friend’s giveaway, it’s awesome!!!!…
also, i’m posting your button on my blog, can you do the same with mine or follow my blog and help me get more international friends?
thank you very much!
Maria, from Argentina.
March 25th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Great site! I love tattoos and have a few myself.
March 25th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Hello,
If there still is room, I would love to help, cheers – John
April 5th, 2010 at 11:34 pm
Hi there…. just wanted to say that i love your work!
October 6th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
A good collaborative art project that already exists is drawsum.com, artists from all over the world are collaborating to draw one 1200 megapixel artwork. go and join in, no need to sign in.