| 1947 |
After studying at Kurtulus Middle School under Esref Uren Cevdet earned the right to participate in a seminar held at the Istanbul Education Institute. After the seminar closed he continued his education at the Bolu teacher training college. |
| 1950 |
Cevdet entered the G.E.E. Art Department where he studied under Refik Epikman, Malik Aksel and Ferit Apa. |
| 1953 |
After graduating Cevdet started teaching in the Dicle Primary School before starting his military service, during which he served in the Korean conflict. |
| 1960 |
His military service complete, Cevdet returned to teaching in the Ankara area until taking up a position as set designer for the National Theatre |
| 1995 |
After 35 years as a set designer for the National Theatre, Opera and Ballet companies, Cevdet retired. He painted throught this time. |
| Cevdet has exhibited his work at the following Galleries |
| Ankara |
Güzel Art Gallery - (3 times) |
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Milliyet Art Gallery - (2 times) |
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Resim-Heykel Museum and Gallery - (2 times) |
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French Cultural Centre - (2 times) |
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National Opera House Foyer Space - (3 times) |
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Talih Kusu Art Gallery - (2 times) |
| Istanbul |
Harbiye Theatre Art Gallery |
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Etiler Akbank Art Gallery |
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Is Bankasi Gallery |
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Beyoglu Fine Art Museum |
| Izmir |
Fine Art Museum - (3 times) |
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| 1995 |
Cevdet Batur was awarded a special prize for 50 years of contribution to the cause of Turkish Art by the then Minister for Culture, Timucin Savas. |
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