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We actively search the internet for open Mail Art calls. Our preference is to promote projects that include a virtal archive, we really appreciate who take their time to upload the received Mail Art. But all ideas are welcome: if you'd like to have your call featured here, please send the details via email to crispiloto@gmail.com
Last update: 28th may 2026

virtual archives from past calls

HIGHLIGHT:

HOW DOES THE ART INSPIRE YOU?

Deadline: 30 october 2026
Submission address: [ITALY] - CRIS PILOTO - CP 18 - CAMPALTO - 30173 - VENEZIA (ITALIA)
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[BRASIL] - JUSSARA VILLASBÔAS DE ANDRADE = R. SÃO CLEMENTE, 249, APTO. 602.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. CEP: 22260-007
Theme: How does the Art inspire you? | Come l'arte ti ispira? | Como a Arte te inspira?
Curator:
Inspirarte Postal Collective
info:
inspirartepostal.site/artcall

ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS OF YOUR COUNTRY

Deadline: 2026-07-31
Submission address: JUSSARA VILLASBÔAS DE ANDRADE = R. SÃO CLEMENTE, 249, APTO. 602.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL. CEP: 22260-007
Free size and technique
Curator:
Jussara Viallasboas de Andrade
[open] - MANIFESTAÇÕES ARTÍSTICAS DO SEU PAÍS

THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

Deadline: 2026-08-30
Submission address: [ITALY] - Mail Art Call Novecento - Ufficio Curatoriale - via Giovanni Pascoli, 9 - 30171 Venezia Mestre
Theme: NOVECENTO - Un secolo da raccontare |The Twentieth Century
Curator:
La Collettivah: Chiara Bertoncello, Cris Piloto, Elisa Rioda, Giuliana Ceretta, Silvia Gervasoni e Rita Stevanato.
info:
[open] - NOVECENTO - The Twentieth Century | collettivospaziomah@gmail.com

THE STARTING POINT

Deadline: 30 october 2026
Theme: The Starting Point
Curator: Daniele de Magistris in collaboration with Associazione Arcobaleno APS
"The act of creating as a way to give life to artistic expression. An inner spark that transforms an idea into action."
Submission address:
Daniele de Magistris - Ufficio Torino Centro - Casella Postale 25 - 10121, Torino (TO) - ITALY

Please note: Postcards can be mailed as regular postcards or in an envelope. | No jury | No fee entry | No return
Max. 2 submissions | Original works only | Free technique
Required dimensions: 100 x 150 mm | 3.9 x 5.9 in
Share love not hate
Kid friendly

Please write legibly on each artwork to receive cool surprises after the exhibition:
Full name | Postal address | Email | Social

info:
demagistris.daniele@libero.it
virtual archive: The Starting Point - International Mail Art Exhibition - International Union of Mail-Artists

CHAOS & SIMPLICITY

Deadline: March 1st, 2027
Theme: Chaos and simplicity ...a paradox or complementary forces?
Curator:
Comunità La Villetta in collaborazione con Cristina Piloto
W
e invite mail artists to share their interpretation of CHAOS x SIMPLICITY, celebrating the beauty of opposing forces that find a common meeting point. The works must be sent to one of the two addresses, depending on the theme the artist chooses to represent.
Submission addresses:
SHIPPING: A different address depending on the works being represented:
LA SEMPLICITA | Simplicity
Biblioteca Civica “G.Tronchin”
Piazza -IV Novembre,48
30030 Maerne di Martellago (VE) / ITALY

CHAOS:
Comunità LA VILLETTA
Via Villetta, 52
30030 Salzano (VE) / ITALY

Free technique and format by A4 size. Only works relevant to the theme and formats will be exhibited; therefore, we kindly ask participants to respect the required formats. The works will be archived on Facebook on the Biblioteca di Martellago page. No selection. No returns. info: [open] - Caos & Simplicity

Past_calls
check the virtual archive from past calls:

[ITALY] - PYTHAGORAS: ALL IS NUMBER by Lara Favaro

MY HOME - LIFE FLOWS by Chiara Bertoncello

[SWITZERLAND] - COFFEE by Rittiner & Gomez