Kurdistan Center for Arts & Culture (KCAC) is an organization based in Erbil dedicated to building an inclusive global community that celebrates, preserves, and promotes Kurdistan’s heritage, culture, and art.
KCAC Archive
The KCAC Archive offers a comprehensive digital collection of books, manuscripts, photographs, periodicals, and historical documents from diverse collections throughout Kurdistan. Using state-of-the-art technologies, our archive provides an indispensable research tool for scholars and enthusiasts of Kurdish history, literature, and culture.
Books
Mir’āj Nāme - Cemal Nebez Cultural Organization
Magazines
Hewlêr Nº 2 and 3 - ’Adil Mewlewî Collection
Newspapers
Kurdistan Newspaper, 1898 - University of Salahaddin Central Library
Curated by KCAC
Curated by KCAC brings the works of artists from Kurdistan to international audiences by curating a dynamic series of photo stories and exhibitions. KCAC presents stories and artworks which preserve, document, and celebrate valuable tales and traditions from Kurdistan. Our programs showcase the works of exceptional Kurdistan-based artists at any point in their career, empowering these creators and catalyzing artistic production.
Photojournalism
Emily Garthwaite: Between Two Villages
Art Exhibition
Kaiwan Shaban: Blue Orange
Photojournalism
Shamal Hisamadin: Far from the Mountain, Close to the Mountain
Translation and Publication
Through our Translation and Publication Department, we bring beloved pieces of Kurdish literature, folklore, and history to a global audience. We celebrate Kurdish literary heritage through digital and print publications of significant works that have been overlooked in the English language.
Events
KCAC engages the community through diverse events. Browse our events calendar to learn more.
- EVENTS
- EXHIBITIONS
- WORKSHOPS
EVENTS
Event Date: 07 May 2024
The Impact of Social and Digital Media on the Kurdish LanguageEvent Date: 06 Mar 2024
Reading at the University of Sulaimani: The Food of the Mosque ServantEvent Date: 20 Dec 2023
Reading at UKH: The Food of the Mosque ServantEXHIBITIONS
02 Mar, 2024
Kaiwan Shaban: Blue OrangeWORKSHOPS