The German Foundation “Kulturstiftung Des Bundes” is offering a grant of 50,000 euros for Artists, Curators, Photographers, Writers, Film-makers, Architects, Musicians. Non-commercial areas with innovative topics with international scope irrespective of their creative fields are viable candidates. At least 20% of the funding must be from another source. Projects funded must also include a German-language […]
A non-commercial cycle of generosity and gratitude for the existence of Auroville At Unity Pavilion, Mondays – Saturdays from 9:30 am to 4 pm 1 January to 15 February 2018 Join us in sharing beauty, showcasing creativity, and building a 50th birthday gift for the land! Come to the Unity Pavilion, make a land donation, […]
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES: 4.30 to 6pm – 4th of Feb The Creative Writing Fest at Unity Pavillion during the “Art for Lands” fundraising Info: avmycreativewriting@gmail.com / Ph: 0413 262 3987 Dear aspiring and actual writer friends, this time we will play with Creative Writing in order to discover the different hidden parts of ourselves which we don’t know […]
The sixth edition of monthly Kalabhumi Goes Live will happen this weekend! We have 2 hours of live music featuring unplugged, world music, folk, pop, rock, funk and blues! The artist list is very long this time… Margherita, Matthew, Mehul, Edo, Suresh, Paul, Smile, Swaha, Gerhard, Ingo, Hubert, Dhani, Bernard, Divij, Nico, Serge… We hope […]
Yodhayanam: The journey of a warrior Yodhayanam offer a glimpse into the world of Kalaripayattu – the most ancient martial art. The event starts with a traditional kalaripayattu performance followed by Bhu, a contemporary dance theater performance inspired by kalaripayattu, directed by Philippe, that shows the journey of a man looking for connection with himself […]
The exhibition, curated by Paulette Hadnagy, features archival photographs of the pioneers building Matrimandir and current images of Matrimandir maintenance work, including the cleaning of the discs. At Town Hall, until 20th March.
Times: 8am-12pm and 2-6pm (Sunday closed) At Pitanga Cultural Centre, Auroville
Let’s walk together in Auroville and bioregion for Peace and Human Unity on January 28th & 29th, 2018. Guided by Sri M, we will walk on Sunday Jan 28th, from Irumbai Temple through Kottakarai/Bharatipuram, Auroville/Tibetan Pavilion, Edayanchavadi, and Kuilapalayam, where we end at Aikiyam School (6:30 am – 4 pm / 10km). Breakfast and Lunch […]
“Skin has become inadequate in interfacing with reality. Technology has become the body’s new membrane of existence.” N.J.PAIK Those words might be a little disturbing, but not since the advent of the camera has something come along that changes the possiblilities of the very fabric of art making on such a grand scale as digital […]
Polygon Teater and The Auroville Theatre Group are proud to present FEAR WALKERS, a collaborative theatre/movement-based work based on the short story “Popi ja Huhuu” by famed Estonian writer Friedebert Tuglas. Adapted and Directed by acclaimed Estonian director Tamur Tohver, and featuring Nishant Saini and Steina Ohman, FEAR WALKERS presents us with an urgent message: find […]
South indian teaching tour 2018, 24 January, at Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, 3-5pm. Registration and details: vikramashilafoundation@gmail.com.
Let’s learn and dance together the basic movements of Talchum, Korean mask dance. Everybody is welcome to join us! Sunday 21 January 2018, 10-12 pm / 3-5 pm at SAWCHU, Bharat Nivas * Please, bring your bottle of water!
The vibrations of the earth, movements of the wind, and sounds of the sky. It will be a great experience of human unity, transcending nationalities and differences. Performed by Jung-Woon and Ga-Eun Mask dance: Character dancing with a drum. Games: a mixture of Burna (spinning plates) and a cup and ball games. Ulim (vibration): a […]
Friday, 19th January – 7:30 pm Pavilion of Tibetan Culture As we welcome a group from Taiwan Homemakers Union Consumers’ Co-operative (HUCC), we would like to invite you to spend a bonfire night filled with Taiwanese spirit. We will share Taiwanese culture, folk dances and group games, along with Taiwanese herbal medicine soup, tea and […]
First deadline to apply: January 22. 2018 2nd deadline to apply: April 30. 2018 Online application form What are we busy with? This twelve-month Masters programme is a question-led study that supports performance-related artists and art professionals to experiment and develop as practitioners and researchers through rigorous mentoring, extensive workshops and encounters with leading artists, […]
A three day event showcasing the works of 16 contemporary ceramic artists from Pondicherry, Auroville and Chennai. From 26th to 28th January, at Aliance Francaise Pondicherry – Maison Colombani, Rue Dumas, Pondicherry. The event is an attempt to provide a platform for artists to not only display and sell their works, but also to engage […]
Morning Session: 9-12am Afternoon Session: 2-5pm Venue: Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas Contact for booking: +917639282889 Read also: Exhibition: Embroidery and Block Printing Experience
Now in its fourth year, the Pondicherry Heritage Festival continues to celebrate the singular character of this extraordinary town and its environs. Originally conceived as a way of drawing attention to the need to conserve Pondicherry’s outstanding architectural legacy, the festival has expanded its scope to embrace all manner of intangible traditions. We boast a […]
Interactive musical program aimed at discovering the potential of collective Harmony with the help of unique bell sounds. The program will begin with a short meditative performance of the Russian Singing Bells by Vera Joshi. Jan 22nd, 5pm to 6.30pm at CRIPA
Auroville Green Practices is organizing a 3-day workshop titled “Exploring Auroville Architecture” composed of site visits and interactions with architects and building professionals from Auroville. During the program, participants will trail the diversity of architectural expressions in terms of form, context and purpose in the wider setting of this international township. Expected participants are professional […]
The bucket and the fool, performance by Didier Galas January 21st, Sunday at 6pm at CRIPA, Kalabhumi
*Please come Tuesday, 16th at 5 Pm, for a talk on digital art by Mark Wilson Centre d’Art, Citadines Exhibition “A Million Lines” 15th of January till 31st of January, 4:30 to 6:00 pm
