Throughout 2024, Sakarya University organized numerous public, free, and inclusive art events to contribute to the promotion of local art and cultural heritage. These events, coordinated by the State Conservatory and the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, included concerts, musical performances, folk music shows, theater plays, and traditional art exhibitions.
The activities were held in venues accessible to both students and the local community, such as the Turgut Özal Culture and Congress Center and the faculty exhibition halls. These initiatives make a strong contribution to the university’s efforts toward SDG 11.4 (preservation of cultural heritage) and SDG 11.7 (inclusive and accessible public spaces).
Visual and Performing Arts: Exhibitions, Concerts, Theater, and Folk Music Performances (Cultural Heritage Focused)
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From Çoruh to Kaçkars – Artvin Folk Songs
Women’s Day Concert
Throughout 2024, Sakarya University organized more than 30 concerts, theater performances, and art events, making a significant contribution to local art and the preservation of cultural heritage. The fact that these events were conducted free of charge and in an inclusive manner demonstrates the university’s full alignment with SDG 11.4 (Preservation of Cultural Heritage) and SDG 11.7 (Accessible Public Spaces).
In addition, all these activities were regularly shared on the university’s official digital platforms — haber.sakarya.edu.tr and etkinlik.sakarya.edu.tr — ensuring transparent documentation of Sakarya University’s cultural events. This approach highlights the university’s identity not only as an academic institution but also as a vibrant cultural center that supports art, culture, and social interaction.
By organizing events both on campus and open to the participation of the local community, Sakarya University has strengthened its position as an exemplary higher education institution that brings art to society and enhances cultural sustainability.
