NEU Fine Arts May Exhibition and 2nd Campus Life Photography Competition Exhibition Now Open
The Near East University Fine Arts May Exhibition and 2nd Campus Life Photography Competition Exhibition opened today at the NEU Atatürk Culture and Congress Center Hall with the presence of Deputy President and Speaker of the Assembly Zorlu Töre and Prime Minister Ünal Üstel.
The event was attended by NEU Founding Rector Suat Günsel, NEU Board of Trustees Chairman İrfan Günsel, NEU Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, NEU Faculty of Fine Arts and Design Dean Prof. Erdal Aygenç, and other university officials.
The exhibition showcased the “Fine Arts May Exhibition” featuring paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and prints by award-winning academic artists from the NEU Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, as well as the “Life on Campus” photography contest with themes such as “Human and Life”, “Natural Life”, “Art”, and “Environment and Architectural Structures”.
During the opening ceremony, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, NEU Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ, and NEU Faculty of Fine Arts and Design Dean Prof. Erdal Aygenç delivered speeches. Prime Minister Üstel presented certificates of appreciation to the jury members and winners of the photography competition.
The winners of the “Life on Campus” photography competition were announced, with Emircan Öndoğan, Shabna Gölkarian Özdaş, Tuana Özer, and Sinem Akın Kılınç receiving awards for their outstanding photographs.
Prime Minister Üstel emphasized the importance of art and artists at Near East University and congratulated the institution for its success in the Young University Rankings. He commended all participants whose works were displayed at the exhibition.
NEU Rector Prof. Dr. Tamer Şanlıdağ expressed pride in the university’s achievements in both art and science, highlighting the significance of the Fine Arts May Exhibition and the Campus Life Photography Exhibition.
Dean of NEU Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Prof. Erdal Aygenç, noted the community-building aspect of the exhibitions and emphasized the university’s commitment to fostering a culture of art.
Overall, the event was a celebration of creativity, talent, and achievement at Near East University, showcasing the vibrant arts scene and scholarly pursuits of the institution.
