Merve Namidar
Ankara
Summary
Namidar was born in 2000 in Istanbul. In 2018, she was admitted to the Department of Ceramics and Glass at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Hacettepe University. She completed her undergraduate education with high honors and graduated second in her class. In 2022, she began her master's studies in the Department of Ceramics at the Institute of Fine Arts, Hacettepe University, where she is currently continuing her education. Namidar actively pursues both academic and artistic work and has participated in numerous national and international exhibitions, symposiums, and biennials. She has also been involved in social responsibility and awareness projects and has received various awards and grants in support of her work.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Fine Arts
Ankara
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in organizing cultural events and exhibitions for local artists.
- Supported administrative tasks within the General Directorate of Fine Arts team.
- Conducted research on contemporary art trends and artists for departmental use.
- Participated in meetings to discuss project progress and upcoming activities.
- Maintained records of art collections and artist information for archival purposes.
- Aided in the development of promotional materials for various events and activities.
Intern
General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre
Ankara
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Ceramics Department
Hacettepe University
Ankara10-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Ceramics And Glass Department
Hacettepe University
Ankara01.2022
Skills
- Project management
- Research analysis
- Event coordination
- Team collaboration
- Quick learner
- Meeting coordination
- Research and analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Event planning assistance
- Computer skills
- Creative and resourceful
- Creativity and innovation
- Art curation
Certification
- Mediation Training, AAC Center for Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Personal Development Program, Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Education, Certificate ID: 12249820160044834264
- Occupational Health and Safety Training for Students/Apprentices, Certificate ID: 168.03.06-6906167
- Artificial Intelligence for Everyone, Bilgeİş, Certificate ID: c5faaad0-294c-11ec-b171-6113a27baf8e
- Cambridge CELTA Course Participation Certificate, Anatolia Training Institute
- Entrepreneurship Certificate, Middle East Technical University, Certificate ID: 54efea40-8b30-11eb-97e8-27135cb353be
- Occupational Health and Safety Training, Republic of Turkey Ministry of National Education, Certificate ID: 168.03.06-6906167
- Sailing Athlete License, Turkish Sailing Federation, License No: 06-44-009373
- Chess Athlete License, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Youth and Sports, License No: 151606065-00649
- Volleyball Athlete License, Turkish Volleyball Federation, License No: 10294
Affiliations
- 2019 – 9th International Macsabal Wood Firing Symposium, Organizing Committee Member, Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2020 – Wish Tree Social Awareness Project, ArtAnkara Contemporary Art Fair, Ankara
- 2021 – 10th International Macsabal Wood Firing Symposium, Organizing Committee Member, Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2022 – 12th Macsabal Wood Firing Symposium, Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2022 – You Are Young, You Are the Power Project Award Ceremony, ETİ – TOG, Wyndham Grand Hotel Convention Center, Istanbul
- 2022 – MPS LH Association Ceramic Workshop, Organizing Committee Member, Ankara
- 2023 – Daughters of the Republic – Mermaid Republic Cup, GİYA – KOTEX, Istanbul
- 2024 – Pedagogy Focused on Educator Training: The Education of the Art Educator Closed to Criticism (Panelists: Ceren Selmanpakoğlu, Başak Gerede, Meriç Kurt, Merve Namidar),
Panel 2: Art and Critical Pedagogy, Critical Pedagogy Congress, Vişnelik Campus, Middle East Technical University (METU
Accomplishments
- 2022 – Second Place Award, Department of Ceramics, Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2022 – Culture and Arts Category Project Award, “You Are Young, You Are the Power” Competition, organized by ETİ & TOG, Istanbul
- 2024 – Award for Outstanding Artistic Talent and Academic Achievement, Mustafa Ender Adakan Foundation, Istanbul
- 2025 – Selected as the Ankara Representative by “Sesimiz Ol” Platform, organized by Kültürakt
- 2025 – First Prize, 2nd Genç Bakış Contemporary Art Awards, Istanbul Topkapı University, Istanbul
Languages
Turkish
First Language
English
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Exhibitions
- 2019 – Rowing Towards a Career Exhibition, Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2020 – Wish Tree Social Awareness Project, ArtAnkara Contemporary Art Fair, Ankara
- 2021 – Women and Hope Exhibition, Dokumapark Modern Art Gallery, Antalya
- 2021 – 19 May Youth Art Exhibition, Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2021 – 50 Artists, 50 Works Exhibition, Artsonline
- 2022 – Crystal Deer Awards Ceremony Exhibition, Hacettepe University, Ankara
- 2022 – 103rd Year, 103 Artists Exhibition, YHT Train Station, Ankara
- 2022 – Who Are You? Exhibition, YHT Train Station, Ankara
- 2022 – Graduation Exhibition, Contemporary Arts Center, Ankara
- 2022 – Ankara Kumbaram, Fikret Otyam Art Center, Ankara
- 2022 – International Ceramic Biennial: Dreams and Cars, ÇEK Art Center, Bursa
- 2023 – Life Corridor, ArtAnkara Contemporary Art Fair, Ankara
- 2024 – Bazaart, Gallery Deniz, Istanbul
- 2025 – 2nd Genç Bakış Art Awards Exhibition, Topkapı University, Kazlıçeşme Campus Chapel Gallery, Istanbul
- 2025 – Millerntor Gallery #13, Millerntor Stadium, Hamburg
Museum Collections
- 2021 – Participated in the Young Ceramic Artists Tile Competition at Uşak University. Her work has been exhibited on the Monument Wall of Uşak University since 2021.
- 2022 – Her piece titled Kumbaram Ankara Pavilion was selected for the Original Artworks Collection of Müze Kumbaram. The work is exhibited both physically and digitally at Müze Kumbaram.
Timeline
Intern
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism, General Directorate of Fine Arts
08.2021 - 08.2021
Intern
General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre
09.2017 - 06.2018
Master of Arts - Ceramics Department
Hacettepe University
Bachelor of Arts - Ceramics And Glass Department
Hacettepe University