Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who saved our homeland, the Republic of Turkey, and realized the ideal of a free and independent nation, aimed to modernize the new Turkey and directed it towards the ideal of contemporary civilization.
This project is organized in memory of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun on May 19, 1919, to launch the National Struggle, and his gifting of this historic day to the Turkish youth. In collaboration with SAYRED (Association of Seven Colors of Art), FOTON Edirne Branch, and Kırklareli Atatürk Anatolian High School, we invite artists from all over the world to celebrate this spirit of independence and youth through the medium of Mail Art.
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
Theme: Youth Festival
Technique: Free (All media welcome)
Dimensions: 21 x 21 cm
Number of Works: Minimum 2 (two) artworks
Submission Method: Send via post office only.
Return Policy: Artworks will not be returned and will remain in the project archive.
Youth Festival
Organized By: Derya Avcı
Dear Artists
Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who saved our homeland, the Republic of Turkey, and realized the ideal of a free and independent nation, aimed to modernize the new Turkey and directed it towards the ideal of contemporary civilization.
This project is organized in memory of Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s arrival in Samsun on May 19, 1919, to launch the National Struggle, and his gifting of this historic day to the Turkish youth. In collaboration with SAYRED (Association of Seven Colors of Art), FOTON Edirne Branch, and Kırklareli Atatürk Anatolian High School, we invite artists from all over the world to celebrate this spirit of independence and youth through the medium of Mail Art.
PARTICIPATION CONDITIONS
Theme: Youth Festival
Technique: Free (All media welcome)
Dimensions: 21 x 21 cm
Number of Works: Minimum 2 (two) artworks
Submission Method: Send via post office only.
Return Policy: Artworks will not be returned and will remain in the project archive.
Online Gallery: Works will be published on https://sayred.org/.
Participation Fee: Free of charge
Exhibition Date: May 19, 2026
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Please write the following information on the back of each artwork:
Artist’s Full Name
Title of the Work
Technique
Artist’s E-mail Address
Shipping Note: Please write "NO COMMERCIAL VALUE" clearly on the envelope.
Note: Works containing racist, political, fanatical, pornographic, or discriminatory content will not be accepted.
CURATORS
Prof. Dr. Aylin GÜRBÜZ
Derya AVCI (WhatsApp: +90 505 296 73 15)
SHIPPING ADDRESS
Sanatın Yedi Rengi Derneği (SAYRED)
Şehit Ressam Hasan Rıza Caddesi, No: 7/A
Postal Code: 22030 Karaağaç – Edirne / TURKEY
Website: https://sayred.org/
Thank you for your support in promoting international art and cultural heritage.
Best Regards, Derya AVCI
Time: January 28, 2026 to May 2, 2026
Location: Karaağaç- Edirne / TÜRKİYE
Street: Şehit Ressam Hasan Rıza Caddesi, No: 7/A
City/Town: Postal Code: 22030 Karaağaç – Edirne / TÜRKİYE
Website or Map: https://sayred.org/
Phone: +9 0505 296 73 15
Event Type: festival