The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts ( tr, İstanbul Kültür Sanat Vakfı, İKSV) is a

non-profit A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

foundation Foundation may refer to: * Foundation (nonprofit), a type of charitable organization ** Foundation (United States law), a type of charitable organization in the U.S. ** Private foundation, a charitable organization that, while serving a good cause ...

, based in

Turkey Turkey ( tr, Türkiye ), officially the Republic of Türkiye ( tr, Türkiye Cumhuriyeti, links=no ), is a transcontinental country located mainly on the Anatolian Peninsula in Western Asia, with a small portion on the Balkan Peninsula in ...

. It was founded in 1973 by seventeen businesspeople and art enthusiasts led by Dr. Nejat F. Eczacıbaşı The goal of the foundation is to turn Istanbul into a major center within the international culture and arts community. The first international event initiated by the foundation was the ''Istanbul Festival'', first held at 1973, coinciding with the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Turkish Republic. Currently, the foundation coordinates several annual festivals and biennials, a performance hall and other cultural operations linked to its purpose. The foundation is currently based at Sishane, at the Nejat Eczacıbaşı Building (formerly called Deniz Palas). Besides the offices, the building also hosts a performance hall called ''Salon'', which is also run by the foundation.

Regular events

Istanbul Film Festival The Istanbul Film Festival ( tr, İstanbul Film Festivali) is the first and oldest international film festival in Turkey, organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts. It is held every year in April in movie theaters in Istanbul, T ...

* * Istanbul Music Festival *

Istanbul Jazz Festival The Istanbul Jazz Festival, formerly Istanbul Festival, ( tr, İstanbul Caz Festivali) is a cultural event held every July in Istanbul, Turkey. It offers a selection of jazz music performances with the participations of famous artists from all ove ...

Istanbul Biennial The Istanbul Biennial is a contemporary art exhibition that has been held biennially in Istanbul, Turkey, since 1987. The Biennial has been organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) since its inception. Format Istanbul Bien ...

* Istanbul Design Biennial

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* {{Authority control Organizations based in Istanbul Organizations established in 1973 1973 establishments in Turkey