Zeytinburnu Culture and Arts Center Begins Its New Season
Zeytinburnu Culture and Arts Center opened its doors to the new term with a marbling exhibition and a concert.
Zeytinburnu Culture and Arts said "Hello" to its activities, which it has been carrying out since 2009, in the new season with the "Carrying Tradition" exhibition and a concert. Many guests attended the opening ceremony.
Opening Ceremony and Initial Events
Following the opening ceremony held on Friday, October 9 at 7:00 PM, the "Carrying Tradition" exhibition consisting of the works of marbling artist Yılmaz Eneş met with art lovers.
The program continued at 8:00 PM with the Istanbul State Modern Folk Music Ensemble's concert themed "Journey of the Word" and offered a musical feast to the participants.
Protocol Participation
AK Party Deputy Chairman and Head of Culture and Arts Policies Hüseyin Yayman, AK Party Central Decision and Executive Board (MKYK) Member Hilmi Türkmen, and representatives of various political parties attended the ceremony.
New Season Plans
In the new season, culture and arts courses as well as exhibitions, cinema, theater, seminars, talks, concerts, panels, and symposiums will continue to bring art lovers together.
It was also announced that important academic and cultural events, such as the Peyami Safa symposium and the Ahmed Ateş panel, will be organized in the first month of the season.
Statistics of Past Years
Zeytinburnu Mayor Ömer Arısoy expressed his satisfaction that the center has transformed into a lively culture and arts venue during its 17-year journey.
Mayor Arısoy stated that thousands of events have been organized since 2009 and a total of 1,300,165 people have participated in these events.
Course and Certificate Data
Stating that 16,782 people have received certificates so far from the courses opened in an average of 25 branches each year, Arısoy noted that new season course applications have reached 3,274.
Exhibition Visiting Information
Curated by Mehmet Lütfi Şen, marbling artist Yılmaz Eneş's "Carrying Tradition" exhibition can be visited every day between 10:00 AM and 12:00 AM until Sunday, November 22, 2026.