Avery and I are working together to create postcards to send to political representatives. We are asking people to send us a piece of art work, three issues they are passionate about, and an address to one of their senators, or congress people. We will be mailing all these original pieces and showing people that it does not have to be complicated to make an impact.
Our idea started with the fact that we wanted to use the laser cutter. Later on I was buying blank postcards to send to my brother and I thought it would be an easy way to connect people through art and mail. The idea evolved further to focus on what kind of message we wanted to spread. Last week we realized we both wanted to be more politically active and did not know how, so somehow with out talking first we both created political art work. We have sent emails out to 37 people, our goal is that 13 people respond to each of us. If we get enough individual addresses of politicians we could be close to reaching 50 people with this project.
This is an example of the email we sent out:
Dear _____,
I am working on a project where we have to impact people in a way that spreads a message about something we care about. My project partner and I came up with the idea of sending laser engraved post cards to your local senators and congress people about issues you care about. If you would like to participate in the project, please send us the following information:
1. A drawing you made, or image you would like on the front of the postcard
2. Fill in the blanks of this sentence "I am a voter, and I care about __________, _________, and ___________."
3. The address of your local senator or congressperson.
Find out your senators address at http://www.senate.gov/senators/contact/senators_cfm.cfm
Find out your congressperson's address at http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/
Thank you for your time and for getting involved with your political system!
Sincerely,
Avery and Sophia
We have already received a few responses.
If anyone else would like to participate please let one of us know!
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