Hi everyone.... warm greetings from Ireland. You're invited to join our
2026 international open call for mail art on the theme
Fugitive Hearts
Consider the big picture. Of the heart on the run in its broadest sense.
To or from something.
A person(s). A place.
A cause or concept.
An ideal or philosophy.
A memory or time in history.
Consider this. And from it extract something small yet significant.
Something meaningful and valuable to you. And use this to express/communicate your idea in visual language.
Theme: Fugitive Hearts
Medium/technique: Mixed media, assemblage, collage, painting, drawing, digital. Feel free to incorporate text related to the theme
Original works only
Dimensions: no larger than 4" by 6" (10cm x 15cm)
Additional: On the back of your work, please clearly print the following
Work Title
Medium
Your Name
Country
Email
Maximum number of pieces: 1 per participant
Deadline: 24th October 2026
Exhibition Opens: 1st November 2026
Venue: Dark Forest Studio will open to visitors for the duration of the Exhibition before moving on to a new location. To be announced.
No fee/No jury/No return
Please note: due to a significant (and unfortunate/annoying) increase in Ireland's postage rates, Certificates will be provided electronically
Send to
Deborah (Deaborahrise) McMenamy
Blacklion
County Cavan
F91 A5DC
Ireland
