I know this isn't mail art, but thought maybe someone here would be interested.....
REPLY TO: Elke at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and Red <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Please forward widely, many thanks! (and sorry for cross-posting) CALL FOR A LOGO for the web site: grassroots feminism - archives, resources and a community platform for the feminist movement Working towards the recognition and renewal of the contemporary feminist movement, the aim of this web site is: - to archive activities of the grassroots feminist and queer feminist movement worldwide (be it cultural, activist or political) - to provide and share information and resources on feminist practice and theory - to offer possibilities for exchange, networking and interaction so we can connect across borders and re-envision feminist politics! Users will be able to add, list and search projects (activist, art, media, music,…), special archives (feminist zines, Ladyfest and DIY events, Riot Grrrl), resources and interviews. The site will also offer a calendar of events and a map with the projects listed. And, finally, we hope to establish a lively community (kind of a “feminist facebook”)! The web site is created and maintained by Elke Zobl (www.grrrlzines. net, Austria), in collaboration with Red Chidgey (www.redchidgey. net, UK). The site is in the process of being programmed and should go online in October 2008. For this, we are looking for a logo! We are envisioning a drawing or illustration together with the lettering “grassroots feminism”. Or we could provide the lettering, if you have an idea for an illustration/ drawing. The logo could be figurative (depictions of figures) or more symbolic. The logo/illustration should: - be relevant for an international feminist movement (not just a scene, age-group, etc.) - represent global grassroots feminism as a dynamic movement for social change that uses a variety of methods/media/ cultural and activist means - transport a do it yourself-ethic and a creative activist queer feminism: art, culture, media,... - indicate a global scope and international issues - appeal to different ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, ... (We are very conscious about making this site as representative as possible) - be striking and contemporary The logo will be used on the web site and any materials printed in relation to it (T-Shirts, postcards, buttons,…). If you are interested in creating a logo for this site, please contact us! Send us some samples of your work and/or a draft idea of the logo (jpg) until July 13. The logo should be finished latest by July 20. If we select your design, we will pay you 300,- (includes copyright) and you will receive postcards and a T-Shirt that we are planning to make with the logo as well. Please email Elke at <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> and Red <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> with your ideas, suggestions, questions, be it logo- or otherwise! Many thanks!! ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- - Elke Zobl, Roemerweg 22, 5061 Elsbethen, Austria http://grrrlzines. net tel +43 664 84 82 371 skype: e.zobl
