Culture & Arts

With culture and arts being one of the main disciplines that carry the achievements of humanity between generations, we continue our efforts to contribute to the cultural and artistic life in our country in different branches, especially in the popularization of polyphonic music and making it accessible to everyone.

DenizBank 8th International Istanbul Children and Youth Art Biennial

Combining our approach of bringing art to a wider audience with a platform focusing on children's creativity and creation, we are undertaking the main sponsorship of the International Istanbul Children and Youth Art Biennial as of 2026. The Biennial where children and teenagers aged between 4-18 can exhibit their artistic talent and develop original projects, reveals the creative potential of the younger generation in different disciplines ranging from painting to music and performance to digital arts. Also, with its organizational structure spread across different locations of the city such as Kadıköy Pier and Üsküdar Square and City Lines ferries, it makes a strong contribution to making culture and arts more inclusive, accessible and visible.

Presidential Symphony Orchestra (CSO) DenizBank Concerts

In 2024, we became the main sponsor of the CSO, the first music institution in the history of the Republic. Named after the office of the Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in 1924, the CSO is one of the oldest orchestras in the world that has continued its existence uninterruptedly since its foundation. In addition to its periodic concerts, the CSO continues its important efforts to spread art to the society with its special programs for children, Anatolian tours and mobilization projects.

Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra (IDSO) DenizBank Concerts

Since 2004, we have been the main sponsor of the IDSO, lending our name to the orchestra's concerts accompanied by world-renowned conductors and soloists who have a privileged place in Istanbul's cultural and artistic life. Founded in 1945 under the baton of Cemal Reşit Rey, IDSO successfully represents our country in the international arena in addition to its activities and concerts carried out with the mission of popularizing polyphonic music in Türkiye.

Izmir State Symphony Orchestra (IZDSO) DenizBank Concerts

Since 2023, we have been the main sponsor of IZDSO, one of the largest and most important art institutions of our country. Founded in 1975 as a chamber music ensemble, IZDSO has grown to the size of a symphonic orchestra in a short period of time and contributes significantly to the popularization of polyphonic music culture at an early age, especially with its concert programs for children.

State Polyphonic Choir DenizBank Concerts

As of 2024, we will be the main sponsor of the State Polyphonic Choir, Türkiye's largest professional a cappella ensemble. Founded in 1988, the State Polyphonic Choir performs a capella works as well as cantatas, requiems and oratorios with all symphony orchestras in the country.

Orkestra Akademik Başkent DenizBank Concerts

As a reflection of our goal of making polyphonic music widespread, we have been supporting Orkestra Akademik Başkent since 2012 in a long-term partnership for the sustainability of classical music in Ankara.

DenizBank VoiceUp A Capella Fest

DenizBank VoiceUp A Capella Fest, which is organized in cooperation with Vocal Academy, of which we are the main sponsor with the aim of popularizing a capella music, brings art lovers together with polyphonic music at different points in Istanbul. The fest, which is organized with the vision of developing choral music in Türkiye, features a capella groups from Turkey and around the world, as well as concerts and workshops.

IKSV Accessible Art Partnership

We have cooperated with Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (IKSV) through “Accessible Art Partnership” in line with our vision to work for culture & art inclusion and accessibility. As part of our cooperation where we aim to increase the participation of individuals with physical or neurodevelopmental differences in IKSV events as audience, team member or performing artist in a more effective way, we supported the staging of the “Hamlet” adaptation in Türkiye performed by 8 children with Down syndrome in the 29th Istanbul Theatre Festival in 2025, and we also organized 20 Accessible Biennial tours, including 10 with audio description and sign language interpretation for individuals with visual and hearing impairments in the 18th Istanbul Biennial. As of 2026, as part of the 54th Istanbul Music Festival, we are supporting the accessibility of qualified culture & art works through “Familiar Tunes, Gentle Sounds” concerts that have been specially designed for people on the autism spectrum, or with neurological differences or ADHD. Based on our cooperation, with the consultancy of non-governmental organizations, we can also create employment opportunities at the IKSV events for individuals with disabilities to take on roles that fit their skills.

DenizBank IAAF Istanbul and Izmir Art Exhibitions Sponsorship

With DenizBank IAAF Art Exhibitions that we are sponsoring in Istanbul in 2025 and in İzmir in 2026, we are bringing together works of painting, sculpture, photography, ceramics, and digital art with art enthusiasts. In Izmir edition of the programme, "Artists of the Future” is being launched to support young people aged between 18-26 make a strong start on the culture and art ecosystem.

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