Postcards from the Edge

(a fundraiser for Outsiders and Others)


Exhibition: December 2025

Deadline for postcards: December 1, 2025


Don’t wait. Do it now!

 

Postcards from the Edge is an opportunity for us to step into the world of mail art, which has a long history in the art world.

“Mail art, also known as postal art and correspondence art, is an artistic movement centered on sending small-scale works through the postal service. It developed out of what eventually became Ray Johnson’s New York Correspondence School and the Fluxus movements of the 1960s. It has since developed into a global, ongoing movement.”
— Wikipedia

 

Every person on the planet is invited to participate!


Every postcard we receive will go on the wall!


Every postcard will be for sale for only $20 (with all proceeds going to Outsiders and Others, a small non-profit organization that struggles to stay afloat every day).

 

It all starts with a 4" x 6" postcard.
On one side, you will create a piece of original artwork.
On the other side, you will write our mailing address on the right side, and your name, email address, and country on the left.You must put a stamp on the card and mail it to us!


It has to go through the postal system.

You cannot hand-deliver your postcard or put it in an envelope.

 

Mail postcards to:


Outsiders and Others

#100-938 Howe Street


Vancouver, BC
     

V6Z 1N9

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If you have any questions, email us at outsidersandothers@gmail.com

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In-Migrant Time

Exhibition: February 2026

Deadline for submissions: December 15, 2025


Don’t wait. Do it now!

 

This exhibition is an opportunity for people who have immigrated to Canada to share their stories and experiences—whether about life in Canada or their country of birth. These stories can take many forms, as every person has their own perspective on how things happen and what they look like.We are doing this exhibition because we want to highlight important stories and voices from other cultures that typically don’t get the attention they deserve.

 

How to apply
In one email, please send us:

• A brief bio about yourselfA resume that includes your education and exhibition history

• Up to 3 images of artwork you want to be considered for the exhibition

• For each artwork: title, size, and medium

 

All mediums will be considered.


There is no application fee.

If you have any questions, please email us at outsidersandothers@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mental Health Awareness Month (title tba)

Exhibition: May 2026

Deadline for submissions: March 15, 2026


Don’t wait. Do it now!

 

For this exhibition, we invite artists with lived experience of mental health challenges to submit artwork for this group exhibition. There is no theme. We want to see your best work, whatever that means to you.

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All mediums and subject matter are welcome.

 

Our goal is to present a high-quality visual art exhibition that highlights the artists’ talent—not just their mental health experiences. At the same time, we want to celebrate and bring awareness without overshadowing the artwork.

 

How to apply
In one email, please send us:

• A brief bio about yourself

• A resume that includes your education and exhibition history

• Up to 3 images of artwork you want to be considered (please send JPEG files)

• A list of artworks that includes title, size, and medium

 

There is no application fee.

 

If you have any questions, please email us at outsidersandothers@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We Are Not Alone / Group Exhibition

Exhibition: June–July 2026

Deadline for submissions: April 15, 2026


Don’t wait. Do it now!

 

Are we alone?  What does that mean?
 What are your thoughts or theories on UFOs, UAPs, or aliens?

Let’s celebrate International UFO Day again with an exhibition featuring artworks that explore UFOs, aliens, otherworldly beings, and outer space.

 

We presented a similar exhibition two years ago and it was so much fun—we want to do it again! The only way we can do this is with you, the artists who are inspired by such ideas and imagery. We want to see your work!

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No restrictions on medium—we welcome painting, sculpture, photos, songs, performances, and more.

 

How to apply
In one email, please send us:

• A brief bio about yourself

• A resume that includes your education and exhibition history

• Up to 3 images or samples of artwork you want to be considered (please send JPEG files)

• A list of artworks that includes title, size, and medium

 

There is no application fee.

 

If you have any questions, please email us at outsidersandothers@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Match Box / Group Exhibition

Exhibition: October 2026

Deadline for submissions: August 15, 2026


Don’t wait. Do it now!

 

Outsiders and Others was based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA a long time ago. At one point, we presented an exhibition of local artists who created paintings inside wooden matchboxes. It was a great exhibition, and now it’s time to expand on that concept.

 

Artists from around the world are encouraged to apply!It all starts with an empty matchbox and your imagination. We want you to create a piece of artwork that exists inside a matchbox. It can be painting, sculpture, mixed media—anything! The goal is to present a collection of matchboxes that, when opened, reveal your creative vision or world.

 

Matchboxes look different all over the world and come in many sizes. Once you start looking at them, you’ll be amazed.

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Every matchbook we receive will be in the exhibition!

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How to apply.


Please physically mail us:​

• A brief bio about yourself

• A resume that includes your education and exhibition history

• The matchbox you have created for the exhibition (you are responsible for mailing the artwork to us; after the exhibition, we will mail it back to you)

• A title of the artwork, medium, and sale price

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There is no application fee.

If you have any questions, please email us at outsidersandothers@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Foot & The Mouth / Group Exhibition

Exhibition: November 2026

Deadline for submissions: September 15, 2026


Don’t wait. Do it now!

 

Disability discrimination continues to be present in the lives of people living with disabilities. Challenging society’s views is easy when we showcase the incredible talent within this community.

 

When it comes to physical disabilities, there are artists who do not have arms or the use of their arms. These artists are sometimes referred to as “foot and mouth” painters. Many artists use their mouth or feet to create art, and their commitment can be seen in the quality of their work. We want to share that with you.

 

How to apply
In one email, please send us:

• A brief bio about yourself

• A resume that includes your education and exhibition history

• Up to 3 images or samples of artwork you want to be considered (please send JPEG files)

• A list of artworks that includes title, size, and medium

 

There is no application fee.

 

If you have any questions, please email us at outsidersandothers@gmail.com

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