Your creativity helps bring this mission to life.
For-Charity Artist Trading Card (ACEO)
We invite artists and photographers to contribute artwork to our Artist Trading Card (ACEO) program, where small works of art help raise funds for charities that strengthen our community.
What is an ACEO?
ACEO stands for Art Cards, Editions & Originals.
These collectible cards are 2.5" x 3.5" — the same size as a baseball card — and are collected and traded by art enthusiasts worldwide.
GUIDELINES AND MORE INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
THANK YOU TO ARTIST
Cristina Colunga
What You Can Submit
1. Original ACEO artwork (2.5" x 3.5")
Painting, drawing, mixed media, collage
Photography (formatted to ACEO size)
Digital artwork and illustrations
2. Artwork Guidelines
(ACEO standard)
Orientation: vertical or horizontal
All styles and mediums welcome
Themes encouraged: community, culture, nature, storytelling
Artists may donate original cards or allow us to create prints.
3. How It Works
Cards will be sold through the Artist Trading Card vending machine
Initial price: $5 per card
Proceeds support local charities
4. Where Proceeds Go Initially
McNamee Foundation Food Pantries
Cait & Jess Hodges Recovering Addicts Scholarship
Boys & Girls Club (Carpentersville)
Local Animal Rescue
PADS & Habitat for Humanity (Elgin)
5. Artist Recognition
Participating artists will:
Be credited for their artwork
Be featured on the vending machine and digital displays
6. Submit Your Work
When ready, send your work to:Marykayharvey@gmail.com
Materials can be provided if needed
Prints will be produced on high-quality paper
Cards will be labeled and credited appropriately
7. Important Note
Artwork will not be reproduced without the artist’s written permission.
