In line with Ankara’s designation as the 2026 Turkish World Tourism Capital by the Organization of Turkic States (OTS), the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has organized the “Young Art: 7th Poster Design Competition” with the theme “Capital Ankara.” The competition aims to highlight the city’s historical, cultural, and touristic values while supporting young designers.
Ankara: A Visual Narrative of Turkic Heritage
The competition seeks to visually articulate Ankara’s historical, cultural, artistic, and touristic richness. As a city nestled in the heart of Anatolia and the Turkish War of Independence, Ankara is recognized as one of the rare cities reflecting the shared memory of the Turkic world.
Significant Prizes for Creative Minds
The competition aims to raise social awareness through designs that effectively represent the “Capital Ankara” theme. A total of 465,000 Turkish Liras will be distributed in prizes. Five designers will receive a success award of 30,000 Liras each, five designers will be granted an honorable mention award of 15,000 Liras each, and 30 designers whose works are selected for exhibition will receive 8,000 Liras each.
Distinguished Jury to Evaluate Submissions
The jury for the competition includes prominent figures in the arts and academia: Prof. Dr. Levent Mercin, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Kütahya Dumlupınar University; Prof. Dr. Filiz Yenişehirlioğlu, Director of VEKAM; Prof. Dr. Didem Çatal, Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zafer Lehimler, Faculty Member in the Graphic Arts Department at Atatürk University’s Faculty of Fine Arts; and Ömer Faruk Belviranlı, General Director of Fine Arts, representing the Ministry.
Application Details and Important Dates
Detailed information and application requirements for the competition are available on the official website: https://gorselsanat.ktb.gov.tr/. Applications will be accepted between April 11 and May 11, 2026.
Source: mobil.hurriyet.com.tr
