International Selectors Committee Member, The Lumen Prize, 2025
Serving as a jury member in the Literature & Poetry category, evaluating works that explore language and text through digital means for the Lumen Prize — the leading global award recognizing artists pioneering new visual languages at the intersection of art and technology.
Panel Moderator, The Future of Color, 2024
Led a discussion with a panel of artists, graphic designers, and color specialists exploring color in digital and physical spaces.
Interviewee, Scientific Inquirer, 2025
Featured for an interview on curating, creativity, and the future of digital art: “Cansu Peker promotes digital art through her blog, curating exhibitions to connect artists with audiences and challenge misconceptions about the medium.”
Interviewee, The Draft House, 2025
Shared insights and experiences on curating as part of the “Fireside chat with curators” by Regina Edmunds.
Guest Speaker, New York University, 2025
Set to present a talk on building a career in digital arts to current NYU students, sharing insights on industry trends, necessary skills, and potential career paths. The discussion includes personal experiences and advice on navigating the evolving landscape of digital art, inspiring students to explore opportunities in this field.
Jury Member, UArt Media Festival, 2024
Served as a jury member at the second UArt Media Fest in Kyiv, Ukraine, an international media art festival that awarded $4,000 to outstanding digital art pieces and featured work from designers across more than 10 countries.
Writer, Foreword for Clayton Campbell’s art book, 2024
Authored an essay that introduces the themes and significance of Campbell’s art series, Trance of Thought; providing context and insight into his art.
Interviewee, Interactive Media Documentary, 2025
Contributed insights to an interactive media documentary by New York University Cinema Studies Department, exploring the unique qualities, challenges, and future potential of interactive media and digital storytelling.
Interviewer, “A Conversation with Cansu Peker,” for Cleo Peng’s art book, 2025
Conducted an in-depth interview with digital artist Cleo Peng, discussing her artistic journey, inspirations, and the evolution of her work, which is set to be published as part of the artist’s book.
Writer, Turkish Neurosurgical Society Journal, 2023
Authored an article that bridges the worlds of medicine and art, examining the representation of brain surgeons in various artistic and media works while discussing cultural differences in these portrayals.