There are many art galleries affiliated to the public, private sector, local government, universities, associations and foundations in İstanbul.  The first art workshops started in Beyoğlu, Pera region in the 19th century and continued as art galleries afterwards.  Today, nearly 100 of the art galleries are located in Beyoğlu. Kadıköy, Şişli, Beşiktaş, Üsküdar and Zeytinburnu are also known for their contemporary art galleries.