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Last updated on: 09.02.2010
İstanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts

Acronym   : İKSV
 
Contact Informatıon
Address
İstiklal Caddesi No: 64   34435   Beyoglu/ Istanbul
 
Telephone 0212 334 07 00  
Fax 0212 334 07 16  
E-Mail medya@iksv.org  
 
Objectives and Activities
Objective
IKSV was established with the aim of organizing international art festivals in İstanbul. Our objective is to present the finest examples of culture and arts and by doing so create an international platform to display Turkey’s national, cultural and artistic values.  
Focus Areas
Culture, Art
Activities
Culture and Art Services, Congress/Conference/Seminar, Contest/concert/festival/award
Activity Details
İKSV organized many internationally acknowledged, annualized events in various forms of performing art.
Festivals: The first International Istanbul Festival, organized in 1973 on the 50th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Turkish Republic, focused mainly on music. Soon after, it included other artistic fields in its programme such as film screenings, theatre productions, jazz and ballet performances, and art exhibitions held in historic venues. As public interest grew, groups of events organized in different artistic disciplines gradually evolved into distinct festivals. The Istanbul bienal was first organized in 1987, film and theatre festivals began in 1989 and in 1994 a distinct jazz festival was organized outside of the music festival. Over the last 36 years, 46385 artists from 107 countries have participated in Istanbul Festivals, featuring over 7000 shows which were viewed by 7 million 442 thousand spectators.
Non-festival events: By its 30th anniversary İKSV decided to expand its scope of programs. “October Film Screenings” emerged in 2002 outside of the film festival and the events “Phonem by Miller” and “Minifest” started in 2003. İKSV also organizes a voice competition in the name of Turkey’s premiere diva, Leyla Gencer. The competition is organized in conjuncture with La Scala Theather Performing Arts Academy Foundation.
International Events: İKSV started its international events in 2004 with the objective of creating a platform of tolerance and dialogue between East and West. To date, IKSV has organized Turkish culture festivals in Berlin, London, Bruxells, Stuttgart, Amsterdam and Rotterdam.
Publications: In February 2007, İKSV has published a limited edition of a book combining the paintings of Burhan Uygur with the poems of Can Yücel.Again in 2007, in the memory of Mevlana’s 800th birthday, the book “Mevlâna Celaleddin Rumi:99 paintings and 99 poems” was published featuring 99 paintings from Ergin İnan and 99 poems of Mevlana selected by literature professor Talat Halman.
İKSV also is preparing to publish a book collecting collection of Nazım Hikmet’s selected poems, combining them with Abidin Dino’s desseins. Also again Nazım Hikmet’s well known “Kuva-i Milliye Destanı” will be combined with the paintings of Avni Arbaş in a forthcoming book. Enis Batur is in the process of writing a book about İKSV’s 35 years, to be published in 2008.
Publications: In February 2007, İKSV has published a limited edition of a book combining the paintings of Burhan Uygur with the poems of Can Yücel.Again in 2007, in the memory of Mevlana’s 800th birthday, the book “Mevlâna Celaleddin Rumi:99 paintings and 99 poems” was published featuring 99 paintings from Ergin İnan and 99 poems of Mevlana selected by literature professor Talat Halman.
İKSV also is preparing to publish a book collecting collection of Nazım Hikmet’s selected poems, combining them with Abidin Dino’s desseins. Also again Nazım Hikmet’s well known “Kuva-i Milliye Destanı” will be combined with the paintings of Avni Arbaş in a forthcoming book. Enis Batur is in the process of writing a book about İKSV’s 35 years, to be published in 2008.
Social Responsibility Project: İKSV created a project in order to engage youth in art and culture events through funding recieved through a campaign, with Association for Supporting Modern Life.
Projects Implemented Abroad: İKSV is working on a project called “Turkish Culture Year” in Russia, 2008. IKSV will also organize a “Turkey Now” festival in the Netherlands this year, followed by events in Israel and Switzerland. Next year festivals will be organized in Vienna, Paris, Bordeaux, Lyon, Lille, Marseilles and Strasbourg.
 
 
Foundation Overview
Year of Establishment : 1973
Organization Type : Foundation
Members 50
Personnel : Part Time: 15   Full Time: 80   Volunteer: 25   Project Based Employee: 250  
Geographic focus : National and International
 
Memberships
National : TUSEV
International : European Festivals Association (EFA)
International : International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM)
International : International Federation of Film Producers Associations (FIAPF)
International : International Jazz Festivals Organization (IJFO)
International : European Biennial Network (EBN)
 
Managing Body
Executive Board
Chair: Bülent  Eczacıbaşı   
Vice Chair: Prof. Dr. Münir   Ekonomi   
Vice Chair: Doğan  Tekeli   
Member: Hamit  Belli   
Member: Prof. Av. Ercümend   Berker   
Member: Nuri  Çolakoğlu   
Member: Oya  Eczacıbaşı   
Member: Gencay  Gürün   
Member: Tayfun  İndirkaş   
Member: Ahmet  Kocabıyık   
Member: Prof. Dr. Bülent   Özer   
Member: Ergun  Özen   
Member: Suzan  Sabancı Dinçer   
Member: Ethem  Sancak   
Member: Dr.Mimar Kadir  Topbaş   
 
Financial Information (YTL)
Financial Year
Total Assets
Total Liabilities
Total Equity
Total Donations and Grants
Total Other Income
Total Income
Total General Expenses
Total Program Expenses
Total Other Expenses
Total Expenditure
Surplus/(Defict)
2006
21.316.492,49
00,00
00,00
00,00
00,00
00,00
00,00
17.571.451,84
00,00
00,00
00,00
Tax Exemption / Public Benefit Status : Yes 
Economic Entities : Yes