You are cordially invited to join the
Your Creative Connection
Celebration of Sapphire
To commemorate our 5th Seaside Sessions Retreat
in 2026, we are hosting an
International Call for Mail Art

The sapphire birthstone honors those born in September, though it was historically a birthstone for April (bonus points to anyone who can guess why we thought this was notable!). The stone is also a fifth, forty fifth, and sixty fifth anniversary gem (no bonus points available here!).

In the same way each facet of a precious gemstone reflects different hues of brilliance, our mail art will feature the myriad shades of blue. We welcome creative explorers from all over the world to participate in this International Mail Art Call. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to join us on this adventure! For more information about who we are and what we do, you can see loads of photos from previous events as you enjoy a ramble around our website.

What rules there are are very straightforward:

Create: a postcard sized piece (15x10 cm or 4”x6”) on the theme “Celebration of Sapphire” and mail it! Note: no loose or dimensional elements - postcards must be flat to ensure safe delivery.
No jury. No fees. No return of the postcards. One entry per artist.

Postage: post it like you would a regular postcard, no envelopes, please. Ensure that you use the correct postage to reach the United States.
Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by December 31, 2025.
Labeling: Please include your name, postal address, and email address on the back of the postcard. If your work has a title, please include that as well.
Exhibition: Your mail art will be featured here, on the Your Creative Connection blog, as well as on our Facebook pages: Your Creative Connection and Your Creative Connection Virtual Circle.

Please send your completed postcard to:
Your Creative Connection
Celebration of Sapphire
428 King Road
Fayetteville, NC 28306

This is a supreme instance of “the more, the merrier!” We would love for you to spread this creative news far and wide. Please share this post with your creative cohorts: foreign and domestic, young and old, professionals and dabblers. We can hardly wait to see how you respond to our call for the myriad hues of blue!