Yücel Cultural Foundation | May 2026 Newsletter

May 2026 Newsletter A New Route on the City’s Cultural Map: Get 50% Closer to Art with Culture Hunters! Culture Hunters is setting out again in 2026 with a renewed scope. As Yücel Cultural Foundation, we cover 50% of the ticket price for many selected events, from theatre and concerts to guided cultural tours and sports matches. What Awaits You When You Become a Culture Hunter? Cost Advantage: Thanks to our group ticket capacity and 50% support, you can attend more events without straining your budget. +1 Privilege: A friend you bring along can benefit from the same discount, even if they are not a Culture Hunter. Comfort and Guidance: You do not have to deal with ticket queues; our event leader delivers your tickets at the door and guides the group throughout the process. Active Participation: You can suggest your own events and publish articles on our website about the performances and activities you attend. Who Can Join? Culture Hunters is open to all culture and arts enthusiasts aged 16 and over. With an annual donation of 500 TL, you can become a Culture Hunter and benefit from this advantage up to three times a month for selected events listed in the program calendar. Reserve your place now to catch the rhythm of the city and enjoy a year full of culture and arts!   Become a Culture Hunter   The Heart of Cinema Beat at Yücel Arts Center: We Proudly Hosted the 21st ILFF! We were delighted to host the 21st edition of the International Labor Film Festival, one of Türkiye’s long-standing film festivals, at Yücel Arts Center for the first time this year. Together, we left behind a rich program filled with special screenings and talks held with the participation of esteemed directors. During the screenings held throughout Saturday, May 9, we had the opportunity to watch valuable productions that placed both art and social memory at the center. What Took Place? A Musical Journey: The day began with Bir Sürgünün Not Defteri: Misina, a documentary directed by Mert Güncüer about the life of Fuat Saka. Talks with Directors: After the documentary Yerli Yurtsuz, we came together with Director Rıza Oylum and the film crew; following Merhaba Ankara “Büyük Öğretmen Yürüyüşü”, we met with Director Nur Tuğçe Biga. Our audience had the chance to hear the stories behind the films directly from their directors. We would like to thank all the directors and cinema lovers who joined us as we opened our doors to ILFF for the first time. This strong encounter with cinema continues with new events. Between May 22 and 24, we will also host the 12th Youth Film Festival at Yücel Arts Center. We are pleased to provide a space for young people’s productions and for shared reflection through cinema. Yücel Arts Center will continue to host high-quality arts events that speak to all segments of society.     Another Piggy Bank Has Opened, Another Dream Has Turned into Hope! Endless dreams continue to come true with a piggy bank full of hope! Thanks to your strong interest, our Kumbara Scholarship program has filled up once again, and another piggy bank has been opened. In this way, one more young person has come one step closer to their dreams. As part of the Kumbara Scholarship, our new scholarship recipient has been selected and began receiving support as of May. In this program, where a student receives monthly scholarship support of 3,000 TL for 10 months each time 30,000 TL is collected, our new piggy bank has already started filling up again. If you have applied: You can check the current results on bursverenler.org. If you have not applied yet: The new piggy bank has started filling up again; you can complete your application to be included in the next evaluation. Dear Donors: The educational journeys of young people grow stronger with your support. As Yücel Cultural Foundation, we invite you to join this movement of goodwill to help turn many more dreams into reality. By donating any amount you wish, you can contribute to filling the next Kumbara Scholarship faster. For details, you can visit our donor page. Let us come together on this hopeful journey and make dreams come true together!   Application Results Support with a Donation                 Headquarters: Alemdar Caddesi No: 3 Sultanahmet/Fatih, Istanbul Phone: +90 212 522 10 74 www.yucelkulturvakfi.org  |  info@yucelkulturvakfi.org Click here to unsubscribe from the newsletter.

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