What Are ATCs?
Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature handmade art pieces (2.5" × 3.5") traditionally swapped among artists. Origami ATCs, introduced at OrigamiUSA in 2006, incorporate origami into the design while remaining thin enough to fit in a trading card sleeve.
Who Can Join?
Anyone attending PCOC 2025! Just register for the Swap by Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT to participate. You’ll receive a confirmation within 48 hours.
Swap Event
Sunday, November 1, 12:00–12:30 PM, Carr (2nd Floor)—meet fellow artists, exchange sets, and share techniques!
How It Works
Create a set of 18 origami ATCs—one card will be kept for the official collection, and in exchange you will receive an event title card form the event host. You will trade the other cards with fellow artists at the Swap
There is no specific theme—let your creativity shine!
How to Register
Email Karen Buse at karenbuse [at] sbcglobal.net with:
- Subject: PCOC ATC Swap Registration
- Your name
To cancel, email Karen ASAP.
ATC Guidelines
Each ATC must include origami and have a label on the back with:
- Your name, city, state, and email
- Card title & edition number (e.g., 1/18, 2/18...)
- Date: November 1, 2025
- Event: ATC Swap @ PCOC 2025
- (Optional) Origami creator’s name & model title
Protect each card with a plastic sleeve!
Each card must be in an individual trading card sleeve (something like this).
Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 12, 1:00 pm EDT
- Swap Meetup: Sunday, November 1, 2025, 12:00–12:30 PM (Carr, 2nd Floor)
