Türkiye Inspires: Music and Visual Art in Imaginative Motion

Sat May 16 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

125 Ives St | Providence

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T\u00fcrkiye Inspires: Music and Visual Art in Imaginative Motion
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Join us in the Creative Capital for a truly unique performance of visual art inspired by the music of Türkiye.
About this Event

Türkiye Inspires — Music and Visual Art in Imaginative Motion!


Some of the Northeast’s finest musicians of Anatolian folk music provide the soundtrack for visual art in imaginative motion. Witness the creation of fine art, inspired in real-time, by visual performance artist, Duvan Hoffmann. For fans in Boston and New York traveling to see Volkan Efe, Theresa Thompson, and Michael Harrist, we suggest making a day of your visit to Providence...

  • Come to RI and explore the Creative Capital
  • Join us in the evening for the visual arts performance, Türkiye Inspires...
  • Afterwards, enjoy the hospitality of Türkiye: traditional refreshments will be served as this event concludes with an exhibit of the artwork you witnessed coming to life
  • Your chance to make new art acquisitions, by donation, and take your favorite paintings home!


Performers:

Volkan Efe – oud, ney, kanun, vocals

Theresa Thompson – violin, bendir

Michael K. Harrist – yaylı tanbur, bendir, double bass, vocals

with Duvan Hoffmann – mixed media


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 AM - 06:20 AM
Admission to ticket holders, and at door ticket sales (cash only)
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Part 1: The Performance

Info: Fine artist, Duvan Hoffmann, follows the musical inspiration of Türkiye — led and performed by Volkan Efe and Theresa Thompson — bringing mixed media into motion, and creating abstract visual poetry to a soundtrack of deeply touching, reflective, and inspiring traditional music.


🕑: 07:15 PM - 07:30 PM
Curation and Reception: Light refreshments

Info: Watch curation in action, mingle with musicians and friends, and enjoy tea and other light refreshments — a little Türkish hospitality.


🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Part 2: The Exhibit — and a chance to take your favorite artwork home

Info: An immediate exhibit of the work you just witnessed come to life! The audience is invited to take part in a raffle — the winner selects and takes home their favorite piece of artwork.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Reception and Exhibit remain open

Info: Stay to view, or acquire (by donation), any of the remaining pieces of art on display.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

125 Ives St, 125 Ives Street, Providence, United States

Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 23.18

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