Founded in 1973, the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV) is a pioneering non-profit cultural institution. We organise the Istanbul Music, Film, Theatre and Jazz Festivals, the Istanbul Biennial, the Leyla Gencer Voice Competition, Filmekimi (our annual autumn film week), and the Türkiye Pavilion at la Biennale di Venezia. We also present a year-round contemporary music programme at our performance venue, Salon İKSV, and run creative workshops for children and young people at İKSV Alt Kat.
Through awards, commissions, a film co-production market, artist residencies and funding programmes, we support contemporary cultural production. We also contribute to the development of more inclusive cultural policies through research reports and professional development programmes for cultural practitioners.
If you are passionate about contributing to the legacy we continue to build across arts and culture, we would be delighted to receive your application.
General Applications
If you would like to join the İKSV team, you can apply through the Current Vacancies page by uploading your CV and a brief cover letter introducing yourself.
We welcome applications from anyone with an interest in culture and the arts. If you have any questions or comments about our human resources policies, please contact us at insankaynaklari@iksv.org.
Fixed-term Positions
During our festival and event periods, we recruit for a range of fixed-term positions across our artistic and corporate departments to meet increased operational needs.
For the latest opportunities and application details, please follow İKSV's social media channels and regularly check our Current Vacancies page.
Internship Applications
İKSV accepts internship applications throughout the year. Applications are reviewed as and when additional support is required across our office teams.
To apply, please submit your CV together with a cover letter outlining your motivation, the department(s) you would like to work in, and your availability via the Internship Applications section of our Current Vacancies page.
Event Operations Positions
Throughout the year, we assemble event operations teams made up of university students and recent graduates to support the delivery of our events.
If you share our passion for arts and culture, would like to gain first-hand experience of how cultural events are produced, and are looking to expand your professional network in the sector, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.