Snail Mail My Email is a collaborative art project where volunteers handwrite strangers’ emails and send physical letters to the intended recipients, free of charge.

A total of 431 volunteers have artistically interpreted and collectively sent 13,968 letters across the world since the project began in 2011. Stay in touch / Buy the book / Learn more

Letter Map

Red Dots: November 12-18, 2012, Yellow Dots: July 15-August 15, 2011

About

The Snail Mail My Email project was created in 2011 by artist Ivan Cash, during which 234 volunteers collectively sent 10,457 letters to 70 countries over a month-long span, the content of which inspired 'Snail Mail My Email' - the book.

The project has since transitioned to a week-long event that takes place annually. The next installment is tentatively scheduled for Fall 2013. To date, a total of 431 volunteers have collectively sent 13,968 letters across the world.

The Snail Mail My Email project aims to reignite the lost art of letter writing, reminding us of the power of personal connection in a digital world.

Team

The 2012 SMME Team includes:

Creator
Ivan Cash, San Francisco, CA
Project Manager
Lucy Tan, New York, NY / Shanghai, China
Administrator
Terry Farris, Oklahoma City, OK
Organizers
Jonathan Beer, Woodmere, NY
Cailyn Huston, Lexington, KY
Emily Arnold, New York, NY
Location Tracker
David Johnson, San Francisco, CA
Complete list of 2012 SMME Team