Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts-IFCA (Istanbul Kultur Sanat Vakfı-IKSV)

National Network
Türkiye
Address

?stiklal Caddesi 64 Beyo?lu 34435 ?stanbul
Istanbul/
Turkey

Telephone
+90 212 334 07 50
Telephone (other)
+90 212 334 07 54
Fax
+90 212 334 07 16
E-Mail
nilgun.mirze@iksv.org
Mobile Phone
+90 532 413 52 44
Mobile Phone (other)
+90 536 815 92 57
Website
http://www.iksv.org
Organisation Type
Non-Governmental Organization
Year of Establishment
1973
Fields of Activity
  1. Arts
  2. Heritage
  3. International/Cultural relations
  4. Others
General Information
1. The Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts is a non-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 1973 by fourteen businessmen with the aim of organizing an international arts festival in Istanbul. It is run by an elected Board and a general manager assigned by the Board. Under the general manager there are directors of festivals and administrative departments. Today the number of full time staff employed by the Foundation has reached up to 73. The Foundation also employs part-time and seasonal staff varying according to needs. 2. The budget of IFCA was 14 million Euros (in cash and in kind) for 2005. 3. The main sources of funding are sponsors. This is followed by government and international funds, and individual donors. 4. Festivals made up of concerts, various performances, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops and seminars. 5. Scottish Chamber Orchestra (Abduction from the Seraglio-1996),...
Mission and Objectives

The IFCA aims at creating an international medium to promote and feature not only the cultural heritages of Turkish society but also those of other societies in the world by facilitating the sharing of inspiration and creativity among arts and the artists which would lead the peoples of distinct cultural backgrounds towards a better understanding and contribute to world peace by creating a sense of global awareness through the arts.

Main Projects / Activities

The IFCA organizes every year the International Istanbul Film Festival, the International Istanbul Music Festival and the International Istanbul Jazz Festival. The International Istanbul Biennial and the International Istanbul Theater Festival are held biennially, alternating every other year. The IFCA holds fringe activities such as the “October Film Week”, “Phonem Electronic Music Plateau”, “Minifest” and “Rock’n Coke”. The IFCA is also a co-organizer of “?imdi Now” Festivals held in various European cities such as Berlin, Brussels and Sttutgart for intercultural dialogue.

Contact (1) Full Name
Ms. Nilgun Mirze (Director corporate communications)