ABOUT OLCAY (OJ )

Olcay (OJ) is the creator of the Fill Your Life with Creative Arts initiative. 

​

**TRANSFORMING LIVES!** 

​

"Hello, my name is Olcay (OJ), and I am an art and information design professional with over a decade of experience dedicated to fostering positive change within various communities, public institutions, schools, and colleges." 

​

Olcay (OJ) is a community wellbeing practitioner, graphic designer, and trainer with a bachelor's degree from London's University of the Arts (2013) and a master's from the University of East London. She improves people's knowledge, skills, and competence in social enterprises so they can actively develop themselves personally and professionally.

 

Olcay (OJ) has over 10 years' experience as a community-based artist who offers online seminars and creative learning for personal development. OJ also enjoys challenging and inspiring socially exciting projects that are unique and exciting. OJ enjoys seeing her participants gain new skills, credentials, and training to improve their career and vocational prospects, set goals, recover from life-challenging setbacks, and improve their health and well-being.

 

She also works with peers, mental health professionals, community members and other partners to improve the lives of local and global residents, service users, carers, friends, families and coworkers. OJ helps participants reach their full potential by explaining what they need to do.

​

Past exhibitions of OJ's art were held at the London College of Communication (LCC), Trinity Buoy Wharf, Canada Water Art Cafe, UAL London College of Communication, Yummzy Cafe, Yurt Community at RFSK, Liminal Arts and East London's Idea Stores.

​

As a tutor, coach, and facilitator, OJ maintains the following standards:

​​

The main responsibilities and tasks are listed below:

​

• ​We hold meetings in both formal and informal settings to promote engagement, wellness, and motivation.

• Supporting local groups/services' personal and professional goals: peer support to assess creativity, self-expression, exploration and self-discovery.

• Improve individuals's creative thinking abilities and participate in art activities and events.

​​​

​

​