American Turkish Society

The American Turkish Society
EstablishedJune 29, 1949 (1949-06-29)
MissionTo enhance business, economic, and cultural and artistic ties between Turkey and the United States.
ChairSuzan Sabancı
Linda J. Wachner
Address66 Meserole Avenue, Brooklyn
Location
New York, United States
Websiteamericanturkishsociety.org

The American Turkish Society (ATS) is the oldest non-for-profit, nonpartisan organization based in America dedicated to building bridges between the United States and Turkey. The Society hosts a broad spectrum of programming, including lectures, workshops, symposia, conferences, festivals, performances, and exhibitions that highlight topics of relevance to the Turkish-American community and help to promote Turkish arts and culture in the United States.

Over the past six decades, The American Turkish Society has played a crucial role in enhancing diplomatic, cultural, and economic ties between the two countries. It has hosted numerous high-profile events featuring prime ministers, ambassadors, and top business executives, providing a platform for discussing and celebrating the long-standing relationship between Turkey and the U.S. The Society has also made significant contributions to fields such as education, culture, and humanitarian aid, marking it as a key player in international relations and cultural exchange.