As a part of the project implemented by the Human Rights Law Research Center with Siyah Bant Initiative and supported by the Consulate General of Sweden in Istanbul, training seminars were held under the title “Artistic Freedom of Expression” conducted by Asst. Prof. Dr. Ulaş Karan from İstanbul Bilgi University Faculty of Law and Pelin Başaran from Siyah Bant Initiative. The training seminars were held with the attendance of undergraduate students from various art and law faculties, artists and art venue directors, in Ankara CerModern on 11 December 2015, Eskişehir Değartlab on 12 December 2015 and Istanbul Salt Galata on 19 December 2015.
This project is initiated with the intention of supporting the protection and improvement of freedom of artistic expression of artists and art institutions in Turkey. Within the scope of the project, a guidebook will be prepared providing recommendations for prevention of violations of artistic freedom of expression and legal remedies to be applied in case of a violation. This guidebook will be prepared and presented free of charge to all relevant persons and institutions.