ABOUT INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF THE ARTS
Brief Background The International Forum of the Arts, Istanbul is an independent, non- profit organization based in Istanbul and open to the public. The primary focus of the organization is to promote the creation and appreciation of any form of Fine Arts especially but not exclusively among members from the expat community living in Istanbul. IFA, Istanbul was founded in May 2010 by a group artists and art lovers based in Istanbul who felt the need to come together and form a group sharing the same vision and motivated by the same inspiration of creating art and promoting its appreciation. Objectives 1. To organize workshops for people interested in exploring various forms of Fine Art. 2. To increase visibility, awareness, and appreciation of Fine arts in the community. 3. To create a venue for members to display their work. 4. To provide a forum for sharing ideas and techniques among members Activities 1. Exhibitions: The association will organize at least two contemporary exhibitions annually. 2. Workshops: The association will occasionally hold workshops to raise public awareness, generate, interest, and allow members the opportunity to learn basic, techniques of creating fine art works. 3. Art Talks with International and National Artists 4. Gallery Walks 5. Museum Visits 6. Art Seminars Membership National and international artists, art critics, art gallerists, art collectors, art teachers as well as every art lover who wish to expand their experiences with the arts .