
Call for Artists: Sustainable Life Through Arts Digital Residency
C4CCI and Susako, in partnership with the British Council, are excited to invite digital artists
At C4CCI, we drive innovation in the creative industries by fostering international collaborations between Turkey and the UK. Our mission is to integrate creativity, culture, and technology for sustainable growth and global impact.
Sculptors from around the world are invited to apply for the International Afyonkarahisar Marble Sculpture Symposium, taking place from 10 September to 10 October 2025 in Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye which is the city renowned as the heart of marble craftsmanship and the land where the Republic was won.
Organised by Afyonkarahisar Municipality and the City Council Culture and Arts Working Group, the symposium brings together artists in a unique setting where tradition meets creativity. The event is held in collaboration with the Turkish-British Centre for Cultural and Creative Industries – C4CCI as the international partner. This event offers a unique opportunity for sculptors to come together, exchange ideas, and shape their art from stone in the cultural and historical landscape of Türkiye’s marble capital.
Artists interested in participating are invited to review the official Symposium Guidelines and complete the Application Form to be considered by the Selection Committee.
For more information in Turkish, please visit the Symposium homepage.
Symposium Dates:
10 September – 10 October 2025
Afyonkarahisar Motor Sports Centre
Afyonkarahisar, Türkiye
Application & File Submission:
10–20 August 2025
Final Deadline: 20 August 2025
Application Email:
📩 info@afmarblesemp.org
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C4CCI and Susako, in partnership with the British Council, are excited to invite digital artists
The Art for Sustainable Living project, supported by the British Council’s Creative Collaborations Grant
In recent years, the convergence of sustainability and digital art has opened new pathways for
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