The EUROPA stamp marks its 70th anniversary in 2026. To celebrate, young artists from across Europe are invited to take part in a postcard design competition. The competition is open to participants aged 18–25. This is an opportunity to let your creativity become part of a shared European anniversary.
Theme: Unity in Europe
Participants are invited to create an original illustration or design for a postcard that represents the concept of Unity in Europe.
The competition aims to:
- inspire young artists to express their vision of European unity
- highlight the principle of European unity, a driving force behind the EUROPA stamps and PostEurop’s work
- encourage appreciation of philately, letter writing and sending traditional mail among younger generations
Prizes
The selected winners will receive:
- €500
- The winning original artwork framed
- Postcards printed with the winning design
Submission Deadline
The deadline for submitting entries is 14 April 2026.
Read the competition rules here: Celebrating-EUROPA-stamp-70-anniversary-Postcard-Design-Competition.pdf
Submit your entry online here: : EUROPA Stamps 70 Anniversary Postcard Design Competition