The Societal Peace and Freedom Forum is a meeting space that aims to bring together citizens, activists, artists, academics, students, journalists, and politicians to discuss the obstacles to, possibilities for, and areas of transformation regarding societal peace and freedom. The exhibition, to be held as part of the Forum taking place in Diyarbakır from May 12–16, 2026, with the participation of solidarity networks, aims to include artistic productions that make visible different life experiences, memories, and forms of expression related to societal peace and freedom.
The construction of societal peace and freedom encompasses a broad intellectual and emotional field, extending from daily life practices to cultural memory, from the relationship established with nature to issues of identity and belonging. This exhibition aims to bring together the productions that artists develop at these intersections; it is open to works that directly address a specific theme, as well as to original approaches from different orientations and disciplines.
The works to be selected for the exhibition will be determined by an advisory and evaluation committee that will be formed. The exhibition will meet visitors and participants within the scope of the Forum program. The exhibition venue will be announced later in line with the Forum program and shared with the selected artists.
Conditions
Applying artists are considered to have declared that the works they submit are original. If a problem related to originality is detected, the work will not be included in the exhibition.
Each artist may apply with a maximum of three (3) works.
Applications cover works in the genres of painting, sculpture, photography, video, or installation.
Artwork Specifications
Painting, Sculpture, or Photography: Maximum dimensions: 180 cm horizontally or vertically.
Video: Minimum resolution 1080p.
Installation: All technical and spatial details must be fully shared in the application form.
Artists must submit their application images in digital format (min. 300 dpi) via the link below.
Important Dates
April 15, 2026 – Application deadline
April 25, 2026 – Announcement of results
May 8, 2026 – Delivery of artworks to Çand Amed
May 10, 2026 – Exhibition setup
May 12, 2026 – Exhibition opening
May 15, 2026 – Exhibition closing