Multidisciplinary 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.

Elagza Dağ Evleri

İstanbul, Turkey

Elagza Artists' Retreat (E.A.R.) is an artists' residency program hosted at Elagza Dağ Evleri chalets, offering a peaceful environment surrounded by tea fields and forests for creative work from October to May each year. It provides six accommodations including two duplex apartments, three bungalows, and one village house, each around 50 square meters, with five slots paid by artists and one free via open call or invitation. The program supports artists from diverse disciplines with flexible furnishing, shared facilities like kitchen and sculpture studio, exhibition opportunities, and connections to the Turkish art scene.

Halka

Istanbul, Turkey

Halka Sanat Projesi, an independent and non-profit art initiative, was set in motion in May 2011 in Istanbul by İpek Çankaya, Bahar Güneş, Öykü Demirci, and Sevda Bad. With a commitment to community sharing, artistic and curatorial research, practice, and education, halka has maintained its unique identity amidst Turkey's predominantly institutional and corporately sponsored contemporary art scene. In June 2020, responding to evolving needs, halka launched #halkacevrimici (#halkaonline), an online platform to present new and existing content, such as exhibitions and talks, in a refreshed context. While halka collaborates with various venues for physical events, its International Artist Residency Program in Moda, Kadıköy, offers spaces for artists, curators, and researchers for 3 weeks to 3 months. The program supports the creation and development of artistic projects through a range of services, including artist assistance, curatorial support, and event hosting. Emphasizing artistic diversity and critical engagement, halka stands by artists exploring uncharted territories in art, fostering exhibitions, workshops, and community dialogues that contribute to a sustainable and inclusive cultural ecosystem.

K2 Sanat Merkezi

Konak-Izmir, Turkey

K2 Güncel Sanat Merkezi, also known as K2 Contemporary Art Center, is a non-profit contemporary art institution operating in İzmir since . Located in the Alsancak neighborhood of Konak, it hosts seminars, conferences, and activities focused on contemporary art. While specific details on artist residency programs are not explicitly detailed, it functions as a key hub for contemporary art initiatives in the region.

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.

WERKSTATT

Istanbul, Turkey

WERKSTATT Akademi Istanbul is a vibrant artist residency situated in the heart of Istanbul’s art scene, offering a mix of shared and private studios, accommodation, and a rich program aimed at fostering creative exchange and collaboration. This initiative is particularly focused on integrating artists with the local community and environment, enhancing social inclusion through cultural and digital projects. The residency is open to artists, performing artists, urbanists, and practitioners who utilize new technologies and grassroots activities, providing a perfect setting for creative minds to engage with the local art scene and citizens. The facility, housed in a historically significant building renovated to meet modern needs, includes private air-conditioned rooms, communal spaces, and a range of support services to ensure a productive and immersive experience. With a flexible duration of stay, WERKSTATT invites applications year-round, offering opportunities for exhibitions, artist talks, and studio visits, tailored to each resident's preferences.