A production platform developing impact-driven projects, programmes and collaboration models in the field of culture and the creative industries
Kültürakt was founded in 2020, inspired by the legacy of Çokran Plak, which began in the music industry in 1962, and shaped by the combination of academic expertise in arts and cultural management with more than 25 years of professional experience.
We develop ideas, strategies, projects and programme models for culture and the creative industries, bringing together different disciplines and stakeholders through collaborative production processes. Working with public institutions, local governments, civil society organisations, creative professionals and the private sector, we design sustainable models that strengthen cultural access, participation and production capacity.
Our Areas of Work
Idea, Concept & Content Design
We transform needs in the fields of culture, arts and the creative industries into original, feasible and locally adaptable project ideas, concepts and content programmes.
We approach a project not merely as a “good idea”, but as an integrated model in which its purpose, target audiences, content, stakeholders and implementation methods are clearly defined. Starting from the needs of the institution, the cultural dynamics of the city or region, and the expectations of the target audience, we develop the conceptual framework and design the project format, content flow, interdisciplinary relationships and potential collaborations. From exhibitions and festivals to conferences, public programmes, creative industry initiatives and social impact projects, we develop original concepts at different scales that can also be adapted to different locations and institutions. We turn project ideas into implementable models by defining their objectives, beneficiaries, activities, stakeholders, outputs, timelines and core resource requirements.
Accessibility & Inclusive Cultural Design
We rethink cultural spaces, events and content through inclusive models that strengthen participation for people with different needs.
We understand accessibility not only as physical access to a space, but as the right to participate in, understand, experience and contribute to cultural life. By assessing target audiences and the barriers they may encounter, we identify areas for improvement in spatial use, communication language, content presentation, digital access, programme flow and participation conditions. We design different participation models for children, young people, older adults, disabled people, economically or socially vulnerable groups, and communities with limited access to arts and cultural activities. We position accessibility not as an adjustment added at the end of a project, but as a core design criterion that should be considered from the very beginning.
Cultural Strategy & Programme Development
We develop cultural strategies and long-term programme models for local governments, civil society organisations, cultural institutions and brands, moving beyond one-off events.
Rather than approaching cultural activities as isolated events, we structure them within coherent programmes that serve common objectives. By analysing an institution’s existing resources, target audiences, stakeholders, cultural environment and long-term goals, we create seasonal or multi-year programme frameworks. We support institutions in developing sustainable cultural policies and programming approaches by establishing clear relationships between programme themes, target groups, project portfolios, collaboration models, content priorities and implementation schedules. For local governments in particular, we focus on models that involve cultural actors in the city, strengthen local production and enable more effective use of existing institutional resources.
Capacity & Ecosystem Development
We design programmes and ecosystem models that strengthen the knowledge, tools, connections and collaborative production capacity of artists, cultural professionals and institutions.
We do not view capacity building solely as training. Instead, we approach it as the combined strengthening of knowledge, experience, relationships and opportunities for production. We develop training, workshops, mentoring, peer-learning and collaborative production programmes for artists, emerging creatives, cultural managers and institutional teams. At the same time, we create stakeholder structures that foster new relationships between local governments, universities, civil society organisations, cultural actors, creative enterprises and the private sector. Through open calls, expert and artist matching, thematic gatherings and co-production processes, we aim to build cultural ecosystems that can continue over time rather than temporary connections.
Project Architecture & Management Systems
We transform creative ideas into implementation-ready project systems in which tasks, responsibilities, schedules, budgets and risks are clearly visible.
We believe that the success of a project is determined not only by the creative idea but also by the right system to carry that idea forward. Following the concept phase, we design the project's work packages, timeline, areas of responsibility, team structure, budget architecture, stakeholder relations, and critical processes. We establish a project-specific filing and task management structure; creating a clear and traceable working model where teams can work together through the same system. We identify potential risks, bottlenecks, and decision points in advance. The established system can be delegated to the organization's own team for execution, or, if needed, managed by Kültürakt from preparation and team coordination to field implementation, auditing, and final reporting.
Impact, Funding & Sustainability Design
We develop sustainable models that make the impact of cultural projects visible, diversify their resources and support their continuity beyond the initial project period.
We assess the success of a cultural project not only by the number of participants, but also by what it changes for its target audiences, the institution and the wider ecosystem in which it operates. We establish clear relationships between project objectives, activities, outputs and expected impact, and develop measurable indicators and reporting structures. At the same time, we assess the project’s resource model and create roadmaps showing how institutional resources, grants and funds, sponsorships, strategic partnerships and other forms of collaboration can be combined. Our aim is not simply to secure funding for a project, but to develop scalable models that can be replicated in different periods or geographies while contributing to institutional knowledge and continuity.
Our projects
"Sesimiz Ol" Platform (Be Our Voice Platform)
The Sesimiz Ol Platform is an arts and culture solidarity initiative founded in October 2023 to create space for visibility and solidarity for independent artists.
Coordinated by Kültürakt, the platform aims to help artists connect with the wider arts and culture ecosystem, sustain their creative production and gain easier access to support mechanisms.
With 291 registered artists, Sesimiz Ol creates a rights-based space for artists through activities focused on visibility, networking and capacity building.
Kültürakt Access Community
We established the Kültürakt Access Community in October 2022 to make accessibility barriers in Bursa’s arts and culture sector more visible and to develop solutions.
The community successfully completed its incubation process within the European Union Sivil Düşün “Worlds” programme. During this period, we implemented the project “Ve Duyular Zahir Olur”.
With accessibility at the centre of our approach, we continue to develop and plan new activities.
“Peki Ya Sonra?” / “What Comes Next?”

With the aim of creating opportunities for young artists within the programmes of municipal art venues, we developed the exhibition project “Peki Ya Sonra?” featuring works by artists from the Sesimiz Ol Platform, under the curatorial consultancy of curator and art writer Dr. Derya Yücel.
The first exhibition was held on 6 February 2025 at Şefik Bursalı Art Gallery in partnership with Bursa Metropolitan Municipality.
Work continues towards developing future editions of the exhibition.
Bursa Forum on Culture and Arts in Education
We came together to rethink the role of culture and the arts in education, make shared challenges visible and develop solution-oriented collaborations.
This first gathering brought together a wide range of participants, including representatives of local government, civil society actors, artists and educators. The forum generated important insights into shared needs and potential areas of collaboration.
The Forum is organised in partnership with Kültürakt, Nilüfer Municipality Social Entrepreneurship Centre, Yekpare Social Enterprise Union, and KODA – Village Schools Transformation Network.

Sesimiz Ol City Representatives Programme

The Sesimiz Ol City Representatives Programme has been implemented in 10 cities to strengthen the capacity of independent artists and support the development of sustainable projects within local arts and cultural ecosystems.
As part of the programme, 10 representatives selected from Gaziantep, Diyarbakır, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Malatya, Şırnak, Eskişehir, Ankara, İzmir and Mersin are supported through online and in-person workshops in project management, curatorial practice, fundraising and communications.
The programme aims to strengthen intercity cultural collaboration through its representatives, encourage the transition towards creative economies and support the sustainability of local artistic production.
Selected Past Projects

Bursa Nilüfer Belediyesi için 6. Nilüfer Caz Tatili’nin kürasyon, yaratıcı tasarım ve uygulama süreçlerini Evre ortaklığında gerçekleştirdik.

Bursa Nilüfer Belediyesi için 7. Nilüfer Caz Festivali’nin kürasyon, yaratıcı tasarım ve uygulama süreçlerini Evre ortaklığında gerçekleştirdik.

Institut Français de Turquie, Erbak Uludağ ve CafeTurc ortaklığıyla Bursa Bölge Devlet Senfoni Orkestrası ve Victor Julien-Laferrière konserini gerçekleştirdik.

Bursa Nilüfer Belediyesi için 6. Nilüfer Caz Tatili’nin kürasyon, yaratıcı tasarım ve uygulama süreçlerini Evre ortaklığında gerçekleştirdik.
Contact
Beşevler Mah. Güven Sok. Nar Apt. No: 8/1, Nilüfer BURSA
+905375631913


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