We volunteer for the future… with Art.

HSBC believes that art plays a very significant role in the development of culture, as well as in the creation of a multi-dimensional, creative and dynamic society and supports various art activities. HSBC aims to contribute to preservation and enhancement of Turkish culture and art, thus creates partnerships with NGOs.

A Century-long Story of Turkish Painting II

In “Painting of 100 Years” exhibition, which was realized with the valuable collaboration of Rezzan Has Museum between November 19th 2009 and April 30th 2010, a wide range of the finest examples from Turkish Painting History was covered. A very exquisite collection of paintings took place in the exhibition from different eras and different styles such as Orientalist painters like Fausto Zonaro, Alberto Pasini and Fabiust Brest; the most respectable painters of Turkish Painting History as Osman Hamdi, Şeker Ahmet Paşa, Halil Paşa, Mahmut Cûda and modern Turkish painters such as Erol Akyavaş, Burhan Doğançay and Kemal Önsoy. Also an exhibition book was prepared and offered with the name A Century-long Story of Turkish Painting II.

“To See is to Value” Photography Contest

With the collaboration of Fotoğrafevi, third year of the photography contest, which aims to support the creativity of young photographers under 35, was held. Many of the most respectable photographers such as Ara Güler, Cengiz Karlıova, Kamil Fırat and Sabir Kalfagil were among the jury and the award ceremony took place at the fotoğrafevi Istanbul Headquarters. The finalists were awarded 1000 TL each and the winner with 15.000 TL.

“Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre”

With the collaboration of HSBC Private Banking and İKSV, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, one of the most important American modern dance theatres, performed three special performances as a part of their 50th year anniversary on 17-19 September 2008 in Istanbul.

“To See is To Touch” Photography Contest

Started in 2007, the second of the photography contest with collaboration of Fotoğrafevi was held in 13 October 2008 in order to support the creativity of young photographers under 35. Among the jury were some of the most respectable photography artist such as Ara Güler and Mehmet Günyeli. Award ceremony was held at the İstanbul headquarters of Fotoğrafevi, finalists were awarded 1000 TL each and the winner with 15.000 TL.

“A Search for Beauty in Different Cultures”

With the contribution of HSBC, 700 works of art was gathered from 5 different province and 7 different museums under the concept of “A Search for Beauty in Different Cultures” at Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. The exhibition covered many invaluable objects dating back thousands of years of Anatolian culture and was open from 16 May to 17 August of 2008 and visited by over 50.000 people.

Mevlana Celalleddin Rumi Documentary

This project was initiated during the Rumi Year and hit theatres at 23 April 2008 all around Turkey. Following the success of the young director Kürşat Kızbaz in Turkey, the documentary was also featured abroad.

Night Shift

“Night Shift” was held at İstanbul Modern Arts Museum and by combining visual arts and music, offered the audience a brand new breed of event. With the sponsorship of HSBC Premier, “Night Shift” series of concerts was held between 1 December 2007 and 23 February 2008 at each Saturday. During the activity calendar, the audience was first invited to visit temporary exhibitions and afterwards to series of concerts by the well known classic and jazz musicians.

“Peace and Friendship” Themed Sculpture Contest

the first of the series of contests that aims to support young sculptures under 35 was held in 2007. The winner is being displayed in front of HSBC Headquarters in İstanbul.

Mauricé Béjart and his ensemble, Béjart Ballet Lausanne

The 800th birth anniversary of Mevlana in 2007 was celebrated all over the world as The Year of Mevlana. Maurice Béjart choreographed a special performance for him named “Rumi: Prayer and Dance” and his ensemble performed it for the first time in İstanbul with the collaboration of HSBC Private Banking and İKSV. The performance, in which Kudsi Ergüner composed the musical score, surprised the audience.

“Different Points of View Enrich Our World” Photography Contest

A nation-wide photography contest was held in 2006 to support young photographers under 35.

Ottomobil Caravan travelled through South America and brought along Turkish cuisine and music with the support of HSBC Premier.

With the motto “good food, good music,” Ottomobil team loaded their audio system and kitchen to a caravan and threw parties all over South America for 40 days. Finally they came back and meet with their followers on the night of April 13 with a welcome party at Otto Sofyalı.

HSBC Premier Party Kids

Within the scope of HSBC Premier Family Package and the collaboration of Party Kids from Mohini shopping centre, families and kids had entertaining moments with various activities.

HSBC Private Banking sponsored Küçük Kulüp Tennis Tournament

HSBC Private Banking sponsored “19th Biz Bize Tennis Tournament” by İzmir Küçük Kulüp in 2011 as the previous year. The tournament was organized with the categories of Single Women / Single Men and witnessed moments full of excitement and ended on May 12 with the final match.

British Chamber of Commerce Main Sponsorship

At the activities that are to be organized with collaboration of Turkish - British Chamber of Commerce through the year, HSBC takes main sponsor title as the speaker, participand and brand.

Foreign Economic Relations “Growth with Turkey” Conference Sponsorship

HSBC was among the sponsors of “Growth with Turkey” conference that were held in March 2011 in Britain by Foreign Economic Relations (DEİK)