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.

Panel Turkey Children's Theatre Showcase Program

5 December 2024 - As part of its 8th edition, Atta Festival invites artists, academics, and students interested in producing high-quality children’s theatre to the “Creating a Roadmap in Children's Theatre!”

Conversation Turkey Jazz Network: Understanding the Venue through Music

To study the synergy of venue and music going hand in hand, to explore the city’s foundations around these two elements, Türkiye Caz Ağı (Turkey Jazz Network) invites you to the panel “Müzik Yoluyla Mekânı Kavramak” (“Understanding the Venue through Music”).

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.

Theater Turkey - Mr Naif and his Aide Gökhan Yılmazer

Mr. Naif, a grumpy puppet, retired after working with various puppeteers and is now living a peaceful life. He meets Gökhan who wishes to become a comedian one day.

Theater Turkey - Turunç’s Garden

The performance aims to encourage children to wonder about their potentials and to create and play in stead of being bored, which is something often encountered today.

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.

Conference Turkey within Climate Change Scenarios

This event, which is the third of Science, Technology and Society Talks organized by Istanbulab, focuses on how the public understands scientific and technological controversies.

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.

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.