In line with the principle of preserving cultural heritage and promoting access to art, Sakarya University provides cultural spaces that are open to all segments of society. Within this scope, the Art Gallery located in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture serves as a cultural and artistic venue that both university members and the public can freely access throughout the year through various exhibitions and events.
The Art Gallery creates a platform for students, academics, and artists to share their work with the community. Local residents, teachers, students, and art enthusiasts can visit the exhibitions free of charge. Only an ID check is required for entry; no fee, membership, or invitation is necessary. The gallery is located on the ground floor of the faculty building and is equipped with accessibility arrangements for individuals with disabilities.
In 2024, the “With Clay on Her Hands…” Ceramics Exhibition held at the Art Gallery of Sakarya University’s Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture was organized with free public access. The exhibition, prepared by graduate student Gülşen Mutlu, featured artistic works themed around “wearable ceramics” in women’s clothing and was open to visitors between February 19 and March 1, 2024. The event was announced on the university’s official news portal and was open to participation from all campus visitors.
The “Women and Color” Exhibition, organized by the Art Gallery of Sakarya University’s Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture in honor of International Women’s Day, was inaugurated on March 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. The exhibition featured original works by female artists and students, presented directly by the artists themselves, and attracted great interest from faculty members, students, and art enthusiasts.
The exhibition was open to the public between March 1 and March 15, 2024. Visitors from outside the campus were also able to enter free of charge after an ID check. The event was announced to the public and documented through the university’s official news portal (haber.sakarya.edu.tr), where it remains publicly accessible.
The annual “Graduation Exhibition” organized by the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Sakarya University brings together original artworks created throughout the year by students from the Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics, and Design departments. Held in the Faculty Art Gallery and workshop areas, the exhibition is open to university members as well as the city’s residents and is entirely free of charge.
This exhibition enables students to share their artistic creations with the community, fostering creativity and enhancing cultural awareness. During the exhibition, students from different departments, faculty members, families, and art enthusiasts from the city visited the event, thereby strengthening the cultural connection between the university and the wider community.
The 11th PonART Painting Competition Exhibition, organized by the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture at Sakarya University in collaboration with PonART, was opened to art enthusiasts on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the faculty exhibition hall. The exhibition featured selected works created by university students and young artists and was freely open to the public.
The event not only provided young artists with an opportunity to present their creativity to society but also made art more accessible, strengthening cultural interaction and social engagement. Visited with great interest by faculty students, academic staff, parents, and local residents, the exhibition fostered an inclusive learning environment that supports artistic production.
