Learning Program An Alternative View on Art and Children

Starting from the question “What do you think artis?”, this four-day teacher training delves into questions like “Why dochildren create art?”, “What is talent and is it necessary?”, and “Can everyonebe an artist?”. This creative discussion environment is designed for teachersand teacher candidates.

Learning Program Material: Fibre

November 3 - 5, 2026 / The learning program, which will examine the relationship and contradictions between contemporary art and ecology through the production practices of different artists each month, aims to introduce young artists to contemporary works and diverse perspectives through the concept of "material."

Conversation From Myths to the Birth of the Novel: The Beginnings of Storytelling

4 November 2026 - The first session of the Literature Talks begins with humanity's first great narratives: the Odyssey and the Epic of Gilgamesh. We will examine the role epics played in the transition from oral to written culture and how myths shaped literature.

Film “Within the Circle” Film Screening and Q&A

6 November 2026 - Edited by Özgür Erdi Akbaba, this mash-up film brings archival images together in new contexts, tracing the possibilities of a different way of living together through images of the past.

Workshop Creative Reuse in Filmmaking Workshop

7 November 2026 - Organized in collaboration between EkoFilm: Sustainable Production Platform and FfilmSchool, this program will bring film teams together at Akbank Sanat to explore re-use, resource stewardship, and sustainable filmmaking practices.

Seminar History Of Exhibitions

11 November 2026 - This seminar will present various exhibition models and reveal the history of the public exhibition until today.

Seminar The Culture & Ideology of Art - I

12 November 2026 - In this speech, some comments will be made on the connection between societies with different cultures and art, and we will also talk about the relations they have with each other and ideological transformations.

Çocuk Atölyesi Family Upcycling: Sculpture Workshop (Ages 4-8)

14 November 2026, 14:15 - In this workshop, families will bring together the plastic bottles and various waste materials they have been collecting at home for recycling, and transform them into colorful, fun sculptures. The event will take place at YUNT in İstanbul.

Children Workshop Pixel Art Workshop with Mosaic Technique (Ages 6-10)

14 November 2026, 16:45 - In this workshop, children will place tiny, colorful beads side by side, just as in a mosaic, to create the pixel art pictures of their dreams. The event will take place at YUNT in İstanbul.

Children Workshop Mobile Sculptures (Ages 6-10)

14 November 2026, 15:30 - In this workshop, which combines balance, movement and creativity, children will design their own mobile sculptures using a variety of materials. The event will take place at YUNT in İstanbul.

Children's Theatre Akbank Children’s Theatre "What Am I Going To Be?"

15 November 2026, 13:00 - Celebrating its 53rd year, Akbank Children’s Theatre continues to bring unforgettable experiences to children and families with the play “What Will I Be?”, now touring various stages across Istanbul for the new season.

Seminar An Analysis of Exhibition Models

17 November 2026 - In this seminar, Prof. Dr. Marcus Graf will present and analyze various exhibition models. The participants will learn about different exhibition models to apply them in their future projects.