Category: News and Events

Newsletter: Prisma #10, Matrimandir Special

This newsletter is about Matrimandir. In this newsletter we release two open-access versions of our books on Matrimandir. We also present two other books on Matrimandir from our catalog. You can also read this newsletter online here ☛ Releasing print and open-access versions of “Matrimandir Journal” Matrimandir, “Mother’s Temple,” is at the center of Auroville […]

SHORT COURSE: Textiles from the Indian Subcontinent

MAP Academy Live, a series of expert-led sessions organised by the MAP Academy exclusively for its online course community. As a part of the series, the MAP Academy is hosting its first discussion, with New Delhi-based writer and curator Mayank Mansingh Kaul.  Enrol in this course today to get access to MAP upcoming interactive session, ‘Exploring South Asian Textiles’ with textile […]

Call for Applications: Udyami Saathi Challenge – Tell Stories that Matter

Use the inspiring and interesting stories of our micro-entrepreneurs to rediscover their journeys! Last Date of Application Extended to 16th October 2022. For Queries: In case of any other questions/clarifications, please write to us at events@saathiventures.com or call us at +8077484357.  Online Form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpi8UHV-NPAjIvXQ8YIddoBIcJmegA3vTm1Kk1Yf2wi5O72g/viewform Why another challenge? That too focused on micro-entrepreneurship?  Covid19 is […]

Call for Applications: Hyperallergic’s Journalism Fellowship for Curators

With the support of the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, Hyperallergic will award $5,000 fellowships to five curators to support ongoing research and develop their experience creating accessible writing and digital exhibitions for a wide audience. Five fellows will each receive a $5,000 grant to work with our editorial team to develop and expand their research […]

Fundraising: Donation for Play “Peter Pan”

THE AUROVILLE THEATRE GROUP’s next play is a ROCK MUSICAL called PETER PAN: Lost and Found. It’s an original story, a comedy with music and dance. The book and lyrics are by JILL NAVARRE and the music is composed by MARTIN GLUCKMAN. This story is an adaptation of the classic J.M. Barrie story of Peter […]

Book: “Matrimandir – The Privilege” by Anandi-ayün

“Matrimandir – The Privilege” A special publication by Anandi of  5 poems and 5 photos. There are still a few signed issues left for sale – available now at the Unity Pavilion. All funds go for Auroville land purchase via Art for Land and Acres for Auroville. The PrivilegeThe privilege of building youof feeling you growing […]

Film: Golden Bridge Pottery, Pondicherry

Golden Bridge Pottery, an institution that has moulded potters since 1971 | Auroras Eye Adil Writer The Golden Bridge Pottery situated in Pondicherry on the southeast coast of India was founded in 1971 by Deborah Smith and Ray Meeker. The studio produces a flexible line of wood fired, glazed, stoneware pottery. Deborah took charge of […]

Trip: Kochi Biennale – December 2022

AV Art Service and A Sunlit Path are coming together to organise a group trip to the Kochi Biennale this December. If you are interested to visit the Biennale, please email avartservice.auroville@gmail.com with “Kochi Biennale” in the subject line. All details like date, travel, stay, etc will be decided by the participants.

Workshops: Korean Folk Painting and Calligraphy – starting 6 October

Registration commences on Monday, 3 October 2022. Minhwa: Tuesdays & Thursdays / 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Classes commence on Thursday, 6 October 2022. Calligraphy: Mondays & Fridays / 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Classes commence on Friday, 7 October 2022. Course duration: 3months. Limited seats available. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. For further enquiries and to register, […]

Video: The Separate Artist: Theatre and Community

Drama School Mumbai Presents: Unrehearsed Futures (S3) Ep. #14 | The Separate Artist: Theatre and Community Whether through funding processes, the paradigms of applied theatre, or the continuing legacy of the romantic and separate artist, theatre practitioners often begin their work already separated from the communities that they intend to serve. Theatre appears to be […]

Call for Applications: Udyami Saathi Challenge – Tell Stories that Matter

Use the inspiring and interesting stories of our micro-entrepreneurs to rediscover their journeys! Last Date of Application Extended to 16th October 2022. For Queries: In case of any other questions/clarifications, please write to us at events@saathiventures.com or call us at +8077484357.  Online Form : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpi8UHV-NPAjIvXQ8YIddoBIcJmegA3vTm1Kk1Yf2wi5O72g/viewform Why another challenge? That too focused on micro-entrepreneurship?  Covid19 is […]

Trip: Kochi Biennale – December 2022

AV Art Service and A Sunlit Path are coming together to organise a group trip to the Kochi Biennale this December. If you are interested to visit the Biennale, please email avartservice.auroville@gmail.com with “Kochi Biennale” in the subject line. All details like date, travel, stay, etc will be decided by the participants.

Theatre: HOPE AGAINST HOPE – 1 October

AVANT-GARDENER presents ANNA AKHMATOVAHOPE AGAINST HOPE An original devised theatrical play based on the poems & life ofAnna Akhmatova Concept, Written & performed by Rupam Mishra &Alexander PereverzevDirection and choreography :Jill Navarre & Hung Pham When: 1 October, 7:30pm Where: Cripa, Kalabhumi

Events: October 2022 in Savitri Bhavan

Exhibitions Meditations on Savitri The series of 472 paintings created by the Mother with Huta from 1961-67 is now on display in the picture gallery Glimpses of the Mother: Photographs and texts – In the Square Hall  Sri Aurobindo: A life sketch in photographs – In the upper corridor Films: Mondays at 4pm We continue the […]