Who are we?
Since 2006, Printemps des Artistes has been an annual charity event organized by Istanbul Accueil and its partner Le Lycée Sainte Pulchérie 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
Aslıhan, Karen, Flore, Özlem and Noemie are all volunteers and members of Istanbul Accueil.
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All five residing in Istanbul, this year's team will curate the 2025 exhibition, combining both humanism and a love of art.
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In putting all our energy into this cultural and charitable project we hope to make the 18th edition a great success.
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What does the 18th edition have in store for you?
This year we promise you a week of festivities, a superb opening night, an incredible selection of over 100 artworks, guided tours accompanied by exhibiting artists and in parallel, a charitable student's exhibition composed of artworks produced by students from the Lycée Sainte Pulchérie.
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Come discover the various works of local artists, many orientated around the theme "WATER", something which symbolizes Istanbul!
Each artist will share their universe, each with their own individual style. We welcome both local and interna. And the techniques used are just as much: painting, illustration, ceramics, ebru, or drawing.
Given the renowned success of Sainte-Pulchérie "students participation" in the exhibition over the last two years, we are very happy to introduce a new edition of the "Students' Spring", in parallel with the Artists' Spring!
During the exhibition, the students will exhibit their collective creations, all linked to the principal exhibiting artists' techniques. By raffling their works, the students will also participate in raising funds for the associations, allowing guests and art lovers to walk away with one of their artistic productions.
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The total amount raised from the sale of raffle tickets will be donated to charity. The students of Sainte Pulchérie join their artistic talents in the service of good causes!
Here are some images of the meeting between students and artists during the 2023 edition, a moment of great sharing!
A charity exhibition
All works of art exhibited at the PDA are for sale. 70% of sales go to the artists and 30% are donated to 3 charities: Gulmek Iyilestirir, Hayatak Renk Ver and Bomonti.
Gülmek Ä°yileÅŸtirir
It aims to provide psychosocial support to children and their families who need to laugh but cannot receive support due to serious illnesses and traumas. He believes in the healing power of laughter.
It was founded by Aslı Bastıyalı, mother of Bahar, who started her treatment with a diagnosis of leukemia in 2014 and regained her health in 2016, based on the psychosocial support needs they experienced during their own treatment processes. Hygienic Play Centers located in Istanbul Altunizade, Şişli, Pendik and Samsun Atakum provide special, free play and socialization services to pre-school children whose immunity is under pressure due to cancer treatment and who cannot go to school or participate in social life. The centers also provide free psychologist support to families.
It is a member of Açık Açık, a platform of transparent and accountable associations that recognize donor rights.
Hataya Renk Ver
Color Life Association; initially diagnosed with chronic and rare diseases; It defends the childhood and education rights of children who stay in hospital for a long time.
After the February 6 MaraÅŸ Earthquake, the GüneÅŸ Islands Project opened centers to provide support in the field of mental health and included children and parents in the field of post-disaster psychological resilience.
Childhood is hope, life continues with hope...
Color Life Association, which was established in March 2013, continues to carry out fully voluntary work in the field.
...because children don't just fight diseases!
Partners and sponsors
A project like the PDA could not take place without the generosity of our sponsors.
Their support makes it possible to finance a variety of costs associated with curating such an exhibition.
In short, without them, …..the PDA would not exist!
Once again a big thank you to:
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