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| Arts and Culture |
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| Since its inception the American Turkish Society has supported cultural events highlighting Turkish arts and culture. These efforts have been organized under the “Arts and Culture Committee ” a few years ago. The leadership and vision of the late Arif Mardin, world renowned music producer and long-time vice chairman of the Society, was instrumental in establishing this committee. The initiative collaborates closely with our sister organization, Moon and Stars Project, in supporting and promoting arts and culture programs. In addition, The American Turkish Society hosts a number of events throughout the year featuring lectures, book signings, and slide shows that educate our members about the Turkish history, arts and culture (please see events section for a list of past events). |
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| The goals of the Arts and Culture Program: |
- Building an understanding and a positive image of Turkey among Americans
- Serving the Turkish community in America
- Encouraging tourism to Turkey
- Supporting artists and their art
- Remembering and sharing the history, culture and art of Turkey
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Each year, The American Turkish Society supports two major productions of The Moon and Stars Project: Mayfest, a month-long festival of Turkish visual and performing arts, and the Annual New York Turkish Film Festival.
Additional projects are identified and supported by the Arts and Culture Program on an ongoing basis.
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| Highlights |
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A multi-year photography project, called Ebru: Reflections of Cultural Diversity in Turkey, by Atilla Durak, which culminated in a book and several exhibitions in both the United States and Europe. |
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Mental Minefields: The Dark Tales of Zeki Demirkubuz, a retrospective of the acclaimed Turkish film director, September 19-24, at the Film Society of Lincoln Center. |
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Summer Residency Program at School of Visual Arts for Turkish artists |
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The Textile Museum’s George Hewitt Myers Award to Josephine Powell, renowned photographer, ethnographer, and expert on Anatolian textile arts. |
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Ahmet Ertug Photography Exhibit:
Vaults of Heaven, in collaboration with World Monuments Fund |
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| Cadir Hoyuk Excavation Project |
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Translation project:
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpinar’s Huzur |
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| Ayse Erkmen Project at The Sculpture Center |
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