Research-driven cultural practice.
Fatmasu Demirci is a cultural manager, sociologist and interdisciplinary artist based in Barcelona. Her work focuses on cultural research, communication strategy and project management within creative and cultural industries.
Mission – Vision
Within the creative industries, the potential of ideas from individuals, organizations, and collectives is explored, and creative solutions are developed to connect them with their inclusive audiences. Outputs are analyzed to ensure sustainable results, while narratives are crafted around each cultural project’s process and purpose, translating the connection with target audiences into effective communication design.
Values
Inclusivity Ensuring every project reaches diverse and broad audiences, prioritizing accessibility.
Sustainability Generating long-term, measurable, and lasting results rather than short-term solutions.
Critical Thinking Questioning assumptions, analyzing complexities, and evaluating information objectively to develop well-informed, effective solutions.
Authenticity Preserving each project’s unique story and identity, developing solutions beyond conventions.
Transparency Providing clear communication by crafting narratives that articulate processes and purposes.
Trust & Integrity Creating secure, respectful spaces where creative expression flourishes without compromise.
Work Experience
December 2025 – Ongoing Independent Cultural Manager at Tenso Network | Barcelona, Spain
- Reporting all outcomes of the Tenso CONNECT project funded by Creative Europe
- Communication and social media management, developing digital strategies and content for network visibility
- Creating tools for community engagement
https://www.tensoconnect.online/group-page/tenso-connect-interns/about
April – June 2025 Communication Officer undertaken with Prof. Alba Colombo at Universitat Oberta de Catalunya | Barcelona, Spain
- Organizing and managing communications for the “Sustainability Transformations in Festivals and Leisure Events: Practices and Research” symposium
September 2022-2024 Communication and Project Officer at Performıng Arts Laboratory | İzmir, Türkiye
- Creating social media & brand visions and contents, managing all communication tools& strategy
- Coordinating international performing arts projects(Meet to Move, Thinking Bodies for Climate Justice) & engagement with audiences and stakeholders
https://www.instagram.com/palizmir/
April – July 2022 Project and Policy Officer at Gozlemevi.io | İstanbul, Türkiye
- Monitoring and reporting on technology companies’ practices for human-oriented internet ecosystem development
- Reporting news about tech policies and digital rights advocacy & managing social media channels
https://kaosgl.org/haber/lgbti-lara-internette-siddet-sinsice-gelen-komplo-teorileri
September – December 2021 Sociologist&Annotator at Textgain | Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Observing & analysing Turkish hate speech and linguistic annotation on social media channels
- Researched and reported on sexist digital violence across social media platforms
Academic Background
2024 – 2025 | Barcelona, Spain
Master’s Degree in Arts and Cultural Management, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
2016 – 2021 | Izmir, Turkey
Bachelor’s in Sociology, Dokuz Eylul University