TARNetwork
TARN (Turkey Artist Residency Network) is an independent platform that brings together artist residency programs across Türkiye, focusing on collaboration, solidarity, and capacity building.
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TARN supports knowledge exchange, resource access, and the development of shared standards among artist residency programs.
Its goal is to build a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible artist residency ecosystem in Türkiye.
The platform facilitates networking, consultancy, and training activities among artists, curators, cultural professionals, and institutions.
It also aims to increase the visibility of artist residency programs and promote ethical, ecological, and participatory approaches in the field.
Main Activities
- Provides a common platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience among artist residency programs.
- Functions as an open-access hub that gathers resources related to the field.
- Leads the development of shared standards based on ethical, inclusive, and sustainable principles.
- Builds connections and organizes events to strengthen collaboration between local and international networks.
- Contributes to the strengthening of the cultural ecosystem through ongoing communication with institutions, museums, galleries, and independent initiatives.
- Offers consultancy and guidance for the establishment of new artist residency programs.
- Organizes professional training programs and workshops in the field.
Organizational Capacity
TARN is a non-profit collective structure founded by three leading institutions experienced in running artist residency programs and network-building.
Over time, the platform aims to expand its scope and impact through the inclusion of new institutions.
Founding Members:
- Montag Residency
- Kirte School
- Bağımsızlar
Management and Coordination:
Project management and general coordination are led by cultural professional Bengü Gün, who has extensive experience in the field of artist residency programs.
Each founding institution is represented by a member who takes on distinct roles and responsibilities within the project.
