Artists of the 2026 Term of the SaDe Program Shared Their Projects
The 2026 term participants of the Artist Support Fund, run in partnership with Mercedes-Benz Türk and İKSV, shared their work at a meeting in Şişhane.
The 2026 term artists of the SaDe – Artist Support Fund, implemented in cooperation with the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and Mercedes-Benz Türk, shared their projects and goals at a meeting held at İKSV's Nejat Eczacıbaşı Building.
Details of the Meeting
The 2026 term artists of the SaDe – Artist Support Fund, implemented in cooperation with the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) and Mercedes-Benz Türk, came together at a special meeting held at İKSV's Nejat Eczacıbaşı Building in Şişhane.
Presentations by the Artists
At this meaningful meeting, the 2026 term participants shared in detail the starting points of their projects, the themes they address, and the works they aim to realize within the scope of the program.
Focus of the Program
Aiming to support young artists producing in the field of visual arts, the program has been focusing particularly on artists in regions affected by the Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes for the last two terms.
Support Provided
The artists, selected through an open call method, receive financial support as well as mentorship from experts in their fields, while also gaining the opportunity to come together with culture and art professionals, institutions, and producers.
Third Term Participants
Among the participants of the third term of the program are names such as Baran Aykutbay, Hatice Yıldız Züreyk, Hüseyin Turan, Mekin Avras, and Özlem Köse.
Executive Statements
At the meeting held with the participation of Mercedes-Benz Türk Communications Manager Miray Demirel and SaDe Program Manager Duygu Şengünler, the importance of the program and the support provided to young artists were discussed.