Seminar Organising in the Field of Art in Turkey

2 February 2026 - The seminar, which will examine examples of art organization and activism from around the world, will feature a presentation discussing the past and present history of art organization in Turkey and offering suggestions for possible models.

Conversation Jazz Network Panel: Can the Media in Turkey Keep Up with the Rhythm of Jazz?

Aiming to offer a multifaceted perspective shaped by voices from both the media and music scenes, the panel will take place on October 4 at Salon İKSV as part of the 35th Akbank Jazz Festival.

Blog A short film route from Italy to Turkey with Giulia Iannello

In our conversation with Giulia Iannello, we explore the journey of Magma International Short Film Festival, the details of its collaboration with Akbank Short Film Festival, and much more.

Seminar Popular Culture and Contemporary Art in Turkey

Popular Culture is the 20th century’s a gift to the cultural world. It can be said that it started with the entertainment industry and then encompassed every corner of human and social life and processes.

Conversation Film Criticism in Turkey

Burak Göral, Selin Gürel and Melikşah Altuntaş will share their valuable views in the field of film criticism with the festival followers.

23rd Akbank Short Film Festival

The 23rd Akbank Short Film Festival, scheduled to run from March 16 to 24, 2027, is gearing up to bring a curated selection of exceptional short films from across the globe to audiences.

Concert Sibel Köse "From Vistula to Bosphorus: A Jazz Bridge"

This special night will take place at Akatlar Cultural Center on October 4, and invites listeners to witness the unifying power across geographies of jazz through a cultural bridge extending from Warsaw to Istanbul.

Concert Danae Palaka

Istanbul-based drummer and composer Danae Palaka will be at Yeldeğirmeni Sanat on September 26 as a guest of the 36th Akbank Jazz Festival.

36th Akbank Jazz Festival

Leaving an unforgettable mark on the city's musical memory for 36 years, the Akbank Jazz Festival will meet with music lovers from September 26 to October 11, 2026.

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.

Seminar Proper Lighting of Artworks and Exhbition Spaces

25 June 2026 - How do we design lighting, an essential aspect of exhibition design? In this seminar, Özlem Yalım will explain the formulas to best illuminate artworks and their environments through examples.

Conversation Book That Spark Thinking on Production: “Five Cities” - Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar

16 June 2026 - In this gathering, together with Burçak Bingöl, we turn our focus particularly to Istanbul, taking Tanpınar’s Five Cities as our point of departure.