Who are we?
Since 2006, Printemps des Artistes has been an annual charity event organized by Istanbul Accueil and its partner Sainte Pulchérie Lisesi in its Od'A art gallery.
As the name suggests, this art sales exhibition takes place in the spring.
The objective is twofold: to unveil new artists (Turkish and international) to the public and to raise funds for charity . Today, this exhibition has become a cultural meeting place recognized by the French-speaking and international communities, as well as by all art lovers in Istanbul.
The organizing team
Alev, Belgin, Elmas, Isabelle and Lamis, each with her own background and artistic sensibility; share a common intention: to give meaning to the encounter between art and solidarity.
As volunteers within Istanbul Accueil, they bring this vision to life with dedication, passion and kindness.
For this 19th edition, they are committing all their energy to an event where creativity meets generosity, in a spirit of exchange, discovery and shared inspiration.
What does the 19th edition have in store for you?
For this new edition under the theme CONTRASTS, le Printemps des Artistes invites creators to explore the interplay of opposition and harmony: between light and shadow, material and transparency, silence and movement, chaos and balance.
The call for applications is now open to artists from all disciplines: painting, photography, drawing, collage, mixed media and sculpture.
Through their works, the selected artists will offer diverse perspectives on the richness of contrasts that shape our world and our emotions.
Faithful to its spirit of openness, le Printemps des Artistes will once again bring together talents from varied horizons and support solidarity-driven initiatives in collaboration with its partner associations.
In parallel, le Printemps des Étudiants of Sainte Pulchérie Lisesi gave students the opportunity to express their creativity and take part in the fundraising efforts for charitable causes.
On March 4, students from Sainte Pulchérie Lisesi and the artists of the Printemps des Artistes 2026 came together for an afternoon of inspiration and exchange to launch the Printemps des Étudiants.
Working on their projects with their art teacher Mr Umut, the students took this opportunity to share their ideas with the artists, receive feedback and explore new perspectives.
Here are a few images capturing the meaningful encounter between students and artists.
A moment of true exchange and inspiration!
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A charity exhibition
All artworks exhibited at PDA 2026 will be available for sale. 70% of the proceeds will go to the artists, and 30% will be donated to charitable organization
Partners and sponsors of 2026
Hayata Sarıl
Hayata Sarıl Association is a social initiative born from Ayşe Tükrükçü’s vision of creating a rehabilitation center for homeless individuals, people living on the streets, and those too often ignored by society. Initially launched as a social responsibility project, it officially gained association status in February 2017.
The association aims to help homeless individuals, people living on the streets, and those marginalized by society reconnect with life and rebuild their future. To achieve this, it provides rehabilitation services as well as concrete support such as employment opportunities, psychological support, and vocational training, playing an important role in the fight against homelessness and social exclusion.
Through its projects and activities, the association also seeks to raise awareness about social issues such as homelessness and to strengthen public consciousness and sensitivity toward these realities.
Down Türkiye
The Turkish Down Syndrome Association (Down Türkiye) is a civil society organization that closely follows current developments related to Down syndrome both in Türkiye and around the world. It works continuously to raise awareness of Down syndrome and to strengthen public understanding and social awareness.
The association provides support to families and professionals across the country, while also guiding them toward local support organizations and working in collaboration with relevant institutions. Its mission is to combat the discrimination faced by individuals with Down syndrome from infancy onward, at every stage of life, by developing projects that help transform society’s perception of disability, promote equal opportunities, and reinforce their essential place within society.
The Down Türkiye working group was established in 2009 as a platform. In 2011, it completed its formal registration as an association, and since 2019, it has continued its activities under the official name Turkish Down Syndrome Association (Türkiye Down Sendromu Derneği) with the approval of the Ministry of Interior.
Its headquarters are in Istanbul. The association also has representative offices and branches in Ankara, Adana, Antalya, Tokat, Adıyaman, Eskişehir, and Izmir. In addition to the Türkiye Down Sendromu Derneği brand, the rights to use the Down Sendromlular Derneği brand also belong to the association.
The association currently serves as Vice President of the Board of the European Down Syndrome Association and as the Türkiye Representative of Down Syndrome International, providing access and collaboration with Down syndrome associations in 35 countries across Europe and 136 countries worldwide.
It is also a founding secretariat member of the Network for the Rights of Children with Disabilities, a founding member of the Platform for Equal Rights in Education, and an advisory board member of the Rare Diseases Network. Through these roles, it continues to work alongside nearly one hundred civil society organizations in Türkiye on disability rights and the rights of children with disabilities.
Partners and sponsors 2025
A project like Printemps des Artistes could never come to life without the invaluable support of our sponsors and partners.
Thanks to their generosity, we are able to cover the many costs related to organizing and promoting the event.
In short: without them, Printemps des Artistes simply wouldn't exist!
