Arter, which was opened in 2010 as an affiliated institution of the Vehbi Koç Foundation, moved to its new building in Dolapdere in 2019 (where SoHFest is taking place) bearing the signature of the British architectural office Grimshaw Architects, and has taken its place among the important cultural structures of Istanbul.
This landmark building (just 15 minutes walking distance from the famous Taksim Square) with a total indoor area of 18,000 square meters, has performance halls, learning and event spaces, a library, a bookstore focusing on art publications, and a bistro as well as exhibition areas.
The friendly Sevgi Gönül Auditorium with its telescopic seating system will host the Film Screenings, Workshops and Discussion Panels and the amazing Karbon Black Box with fully flexible seating structure and equipped with the highest technical features is designated for the main performances of Show of Hands.
Arter is a must visit compound and SoHFest invites you to have a thorough look at its website and check the upcoming events and exhibitions: www.arter.org.tr
Address: Irmak Caddesi No: 13 Dolapdere
Beyoğlu 34435 Istanbul
Tel: +90 (212) 708 58 00
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Arter is quite easy to reach especially from the metro stations of Taksim and Osmanbey and if the weather complies you may think of walking to Arter from those stations. But that is not all! You can also hop on the “Arter Shuttle Buses” for free! There are two pick up points on which you can get the buses to Arter which rounds on an hourly basis (see below).
There you go:
1-Taksim Shuttle
Pick up point is located at the Gezi Exit of the Taksim Metro Station
Taksim -> Arter
10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30*, 20:05*
Arter -> Taksim
11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30*, 20:05*
A Special Bus also departs from Taksim just 30 minutes prior to the Concert Start rides back to Takism after the Concert
2-Tepebaşı Shuttle
Pick up point is located at the entry of Pera Museum
Tepebaşı -> Arter
10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 18:30, 19:30*
Arter -> Tepebaşı
12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00*, 20:05*
The marked voyages are only on Thursdays
