Interdisciplinary Residencies in Turkey

Arthereistanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

Arthereistanbul, founded in 2014 in Istanbul, Turkey, was initially established to provide Syrian artists facing difficulties with a space for artistic creation, away from the impacts of war and political strife. This unique residency offers a haven for artists to work, exhibit their creations, and sustain themselves through a café and the organization of workshops, screenings, and performances. Emphasizing a custom-made residency program, Arthereistanbul opens its doors to artists, researchers, curators, and writers from all backgrounds, aligning projects with the residency’s vision. The program encourages research, creativity, and cultural exchanges among Syrian, Turkish, and international artists, aiming to foster dialogue, diversity, and understanding. Arthereistanbul equips its residents with studio spaces, archive rooms, exhibition and performance areas, and technical facilities, including a dark room and woodworking tools. Accommodation is provided in Kadiköy, near the residency space, ensuring a comfortable and conducive environment for artistic and cultural exploration.

Atelier Muse

Kağıthane, Turkey

Atelier Muse is a creative arts and culture consultancy and residency program in Istanbul, supporting interdisciplinary projects and cultural exchange, with a focus on contemporary dance, performance, writing and new media.

Name of Residency: EskipazarResidency ProgramThe Eskipazar Residency Program offers an immersive experience for artists seeking to explore and develop their practice in a tranquil and culturally rich environment. Located in Dalyan, Turkey, the program provides artists with the opportunity to engage in experimental and diverse artistic practices. The residency supports various disciplines, including visual arts, sculpture, ceramics, music, and more, allowing participants to explore new techniques

Gate 27

Istanbul, Turkey

Name of Residency: Gate 27At Gate 27’s premises in İstanbul and Ayvalık, we host artists, researchers, and academics from different disciplines and bring them together in a way that fosters new collaborations. Gate 27 offers an entry into the vibrant cultural life of Istanbul, especially for emerging and established artists who reside outside of Istanbul, and provides a quiet production space in nature where they can observe the city from a peaceful distance. Gate 27 organizes events with univer

Kulturakademie Tarabya

Tarabya, Turkey

Kulturakademie Tarabya is a residency programme established in in Istanbul, run by the German Embassy in Ankara with curatorial responsibility held by the Goethe-Institut. It offers four- to eight-month residencies to artists and cultural professionals from various disciplines, fostering German-Turkish cultural exchange through living and studio facilities on historic grounds in Tarabya.