The process of applying for &receiving grants is not huge in India &almost negligible in marginalised communities &artforms.Addressing this process+long time idea of allowing for a safe space fr all artists &their freedom to create &express is why the Grants Project ws conceived
It’s truly a privilege to work alongside @tmkrishna anna and fellow artistes because there is an inherent understanding of what the art eco system lacks when it comes to the creation, practice, performance and presentation of all art.
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At@sumanasafoundation we are thrilled to have premiered wrk of 5 incredible artistes: Radhika Joshi(HindustaniVocal) Manjeet Sarkar(StandUp Comedy) Amith K(Mohiniattam) Shalu Ma(Mixed-Media/Film) Thilagavathi Palani(Kattaikkuttu)as part of the the 1st edtn of the Grants Project
Experience the mesmerising artistry of @Shweo, an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer. Join us at Bengaluru Poetry Festival on 5th & 6th Aug, @GrandMercureGM, as she showcases the beauty of Bharatanatyam.
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#BPF2023
As part of the intensive performance art series curated by Sumanasa Foundation, the third edition will be led by Sri Vaibhav Arekar.
All proceeds from this workshop will go towards supporting marginalised artists.
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The V talented, award winning Bharatanatyam & folk dancer Kali Veerapathiran is performing in Narada Gana Sabha in mid August. He is researching & choreographing for a thematic show Pasu Pakshi. Your contributions will help 🙏🏼 Pls RT & DM for accnt deets
The Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library—this gorgeous, architecturally stunning literary archive is one of the largest buildings in the world dedicated to rare books and manuscripts.
In Kanyakumari, at the GandhiMandapam, where a prayer meeting was held for the success of the #BharatJodoYatra. I found myself seated next to the musicians, who beautifully sang “Vaishnava Janato” &“Raghupati Raghava RajaRam”. Pix: @mkstalin w/ @rahulGandhi &other leaders