I. Purpose
This regulation establishes a selection committee (hereinafter referred to as “the Committee”), composed of experts whose opinions and recommendations will be sought in the selection of candidates for the Türkiye Workshop at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris. The residency programme offers international artists the opportunity to develop research and creative projects over three or six months. The Türkiye Workshop (Room 8419 on the 4th floor of the main building, approximately 40 m², with a bedroom for two, kitchen, bathroom, mini storage for art materials, and a studio) accommodates selected artists.
II. Responsibilities
- To evaluate applicants from the literature field who respond to the open call for the Cité Internationale des Arts and select suitable candidates.
- To attend Committee meetings held at regular intervals and provide feedback and suggestions on programme developments.
- To contribute recommendations to enhance the visibility of the Cité Internationale des Arts and the effectiveness of the artist selection process for participants from Turkey.
III. Composition
- The Committee, chaired by Yiğit Bener, comprises members with expertise in literature including Sibel Oral. Didem Ermiş Sezer represents İKSV on the Committee.
- The Committee’s term is set for three years, covering 2026, 2027, and 2028. Should any members be unable to continue during this period, İKSV will invite a replacement with relevant literary expertise.
IV. Working Methods
- The Committee convenes at least once annually, either at the İKSV premises or online. Meeting dates are arranged by İKSV in consultation with the Committee. Additional meetings may be called as necessary.
- Members who fail to attend two consecutive meetings without valid excuse will automatically forfeit their membership and be replaced by İKSV appointments.
- Each year, in the latter half, İKSV issues open calls detailing application requirements for the following year.
- The number of selected writers and duration of residencies will be determined by İKSV according to the budget and scope of the relevant period (typically one primary and one alternate writer).
- Committee decisions are made by majority vote. Based on application files, each member selects two primary (2 votes each) and two alternate candidates (1 vote each). The top four candidates proceed to interviews, where further project details are requested. At the end of the second round, one primary and one alternate writer are selected.
- Decisions become final upon approval by the İKSV Board of Directors, which may also request additional meetings if needed.
- Only İKSV communicates with the selected writers and makes official announcements. Committee activities are confidential; members are prohibited from sharing information, documents, opinions, or decisions related to deliberations with artists, third parties, or the public. Breaching confidentiality constitutes a violation.
- Members must comply with the Personal Data Protection Law and other relevant regulations, and avoid any breaches. Upon completion of their term, members must return or securely destroy all documents obtained during Committee activities as appropriate.
- Unless otherwise decided by the İKSV Board, art professionals temporarily invited under Article III receive an honorarium of 15,000 TRY per calendar year for their participation. İKSV representatives on the Committee are exempt from honoraria.
- Meeting agendas are prepared by İKSV and shared with members prior to meetings.
V. Implementation
- This regulation and any amendments shall take effect following approval by the İKSV Board of Directors.