Education & International

Partnerships

Art mentoring, portfolio development and international creative education pathways from Istanbul.

Hilmi Şimşek Studio is an authorised OCAD Centre and partner of OCAD / Art Coursework in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Founded and led by artist and educator Hilmi Şimşek, the studio supports students in drawing, painting, portfolio development, visual research, composition and creative thinking, with a focus on helping young artists develop their own visual language and prepare for international art and design pathways.

OCAD / Art Coursework Collaboration

As an OCAD Centre, Hilmi Şimşek Studio provides local mentoring, practical guidance, studio-based support and creative development for students in Türkiye who are interested in art, design and portfolio-based education.

The studio supports strong artistic foundations across drawing, painting, illustration, graphic design, animation and contemporary visual practice, while connecting students with international creative education opportunities through OCAD / Art Coursework.

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Student working on a watercolor still life during an art lesson at Hilmi Şimşek Studio in Istanbul, using a tablet image as reference.

Student working on a watercolor study at Hilmi Şimşek Studio, part of art mentoring and portfolio development education in Istanbul.

Student examining a hand-carved relief print of a turtle during an art-making session at Hilmi Şimşek Studio.

Student portfolio and printmaking study at Hilmi Şimşek Studio, showing visual arts education and creative project development in Istanbul.