Istanbul is the art capital of the middle east. Start with  Caferaga Medresesi which presents best opportunites for artlovers. This medrese has Ottoman art workshops, like ebru (paper marbling), hat (calligraphy), and miniature painting. 

Then visit Istanbul Modern Art Museum and some other contemporary art galleries in a few different neighborhoods such as Karakoy, Galata and Nisantasi with one of the most knowledgeable art experts.  Some of the galleries you will be visiting might be; Art Sumer, Salt Galata, Beyoglu Art Gallery, Arter Art Gallery, Mısır Apartmani, Galeri Nev, Galerist and Sanatorium.