New association established for culture and art activities in İzmit

İzmit Zemin Culture Association was launched in İzmit to engage in joint production in the field of culture and art. Founded on September 28, 2026, the association's founding presidency was assumed by Emirhan Akman.

İzmit Zemin Culture Association has commenced its activities, established with the aim of ensuring that cultural and art activities in İzmit are not limited to periodic meetings but become regular. While journalist Emirhan Akman assumed the founding presidency of the association, Melih Can Şenol was appointed as the vice president. The founding members included Cevat Okuyucu, Ergün Tur, Metin Doğan, Hüseyin Aydın, Adnan Kırdudu, Said Erden, Şakir Aslan, Emirhan Akman, and Melih Can Şenol.

The association plans to organize film screenings, book reading groups, talks, and workshops in the city. Announcing their establishment with a manifesto, the founders stated that instead of complaining about cultural deficiencies in the city, they aim to take responsibility and establish a permanent structure where individuals interested in culture and art in İzmit can come together.