Organized annually by the Istanbul Accueil Association, Printemps Des Artistes is a unique event that brings together art and social responsibility. Now in its eighteenth edition, it once again invites art lovers to experience its inspiring atmosphere.

The Printemps Des Artistes (PDA) – “Spring of the Artists” Exhibition, traditionally organized for 18 years by the Istanbul Accueil Association, will welcome visitors from May 23 to June 1, 2025, at the Od’A Art Gallery of Sainte-Pulcherie High School in Istanbul. This year’s theme, “Water,” brings together 12 artists, each standing out with their distinct techniques and styles.

Last year, PDA hosted over 500 visitors and achieved great success by donating the proceeds from the sale of 87 exhibited works to various charitable organizations. This year, the participating artists aim once again to highlight the power of solidarity through art, sharing their unique worlds with the audience. The exhibition will feature artworks created using diverse techniques such as painting, illustration, ceramics, marbling, and drawing.

The participating artists of PDA 2025 are as follows: Saeed Aghanejad, Nemika Yeşim Akdoğan, Dilara Altınkepçe, İlhan Aydan, Hümeyra Çetinkaya, Jeroen Demoen, dAdG, Ségolène Gosset, Jérémie Labbé, Pauline Legrand, Elsa Ohana, and Sümeyra Özdemir.

The exhibition will open with a cocktail reception on May 23 and will offer visitors an unforgettable artistic experience throughout the week with guided tours led by the artists themselves. Running concurrently with PDA, students from Sainte-Pulcherie High School will also present their own exhibition titled Printemps des Élèves (“Spring of the Students”). These students, having collaborated with the artists throughout the year, will showcase their collective works, offering visitors a fresh perspective on art. Attendees wishing to own one of these pieces can purchase tickets for a raffle held during the exhibition. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to charitable organizations, once again underlining art’s role in fostering social solidarity.