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Poetry reading for Peace

… and more. The World Poetry Movement again joined us and has invited poets from all over the world. And already 50 countries are going to join us at this Month of Peace… and Poetry. Meenakshi is inviting the Tamil Poets and Anu would try to contact others. We hope the regular Trovadores will be […]

Art Model wanted

At Creativity Atelier, we conduct Life Drawing Sessions every Tuesday from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. We would love to draw you, provided you love to be drawn. We assure a quiet, friendly and open-minded environment. For guests and volunteers it’s a great opportunity to socialise with art-minded people in Auroville. With love, Lakshay and Audrey […]

2 Mothers and 3 Daughters

from TASMAI: Dear Friends, Please see attachment for the exhibition inauguration on Saturday the 15th October followed by two weekends of workshops showcasing 3 generation ceramists. A rare occasion to catch!   Please note since we have limited space we would register the first 15 entries only for the workshop to be held on the […]

“Inner space” – oil paintings by Danasegar

from Kalinka: Dear all, This is the last day to visit the current exhibition by Yannick Cormier “Dravidian catharsis”, so don’t miss it !  The gallery is open until 8 pm. Next exhibition will open this Saturday, October 15:  “Inner space”, oil paintings by Danasegar. You are cordially invited to the opening from 6 to […]

Adishakti @ IGNITE

Warm Greetings from Adishakti. We are so thrilled to be participating in the prestigious Ignite Festival organised by GATI in Delhi and Jaipur this week. Nimmy Raphel will be performing Nidravathwam, a play that is written and directed by herself under the creative guidance of our dear Veenapani Chawla. 3 Shows 13th October, Thursday at […]

symposium on Tamil Children’s Literature

*Invitation* Sahitya Akademi of India in collaboration with Auroville conducts a one day symposium on Children’s Literature (Tamil) Present and Future on 15.10.2016 – Saturday. *Venue*:- Aikiyam School, Auroville (Kuilapalayam) Creative writers, publishers, artists and academicians will present their papers on Children’s Literature and lead the discussions. Admission is reserved for delegates registered through their […]

Kino Auroville kicked off

Last Saturday the newly formed Kino Auroville cell held their kick-off event at Kala Kendra, Bharat Nivas. An enthusiastic audience of 40+ showed their interest in joining the Kino movement, becoming so-called Kinoïtes. 13 ideas for short films to be made in the coming month were presented, one can be curious about how many short […]

DAS Choreography – call for applications

a new trajectory is in your hands… Artists who have established a professional practice, and seek possibilities for further reflection and development, in one word ‘diffraction,’ can increase their research skills at DAS Choreography (previously Amsterdam Master of Choreography). This two-year non-residential master’s programme of the Amsterdam University of the Arts aims to contribute to […]

Climate, culture, change – 2nd Cultural Innovation Prize

How can culture defy climate change? The second edition of the Cultural Innovation International Prize encourages projects that offer imaginative and effective solutions to one of the biggest global problems of the 21st century. The winning proposal will be included in an exhibition on the subject at the CCCB. Climate change is one of the central […]

How to measure the swirls between the stones

poetry by Rod Hemsell How to measure the swirls between the stones: Let your gaze relax into the width and breadth of the stream that you see Where you sit and listen to the crashing falls above and below the wideness of your view Gazing upon the ever-flowing patterns ever-changing now within your vision When […]

Unicorn Collective is calling

Calling all performers / artists / creatives! The Unicorn Collective is planning a parade in December! Do you juggle? Play music? Enjoy facepainting? Are you a fantastic organizer? Come to the meeting to find out what we’re planning, add your ideas, and become a part of it.   Meeting: Tuesday October 11, 4:30 pm in […]

“Performer Series” Painting Exhibition

“Performer Series” Painting Exhibition By Mark October 8th 2016 to October 22nd 2016 Open daily except Sunday 8am -12.00pm and 2pm – 6pm I could only breathe the air that surrounds me and walk with the shadow that follows me. My search has become necessity not knowing what is necessary. Left… Right… West… East… Passing […]

4th AV Singing Festival

4th AV Singing Festival (unplugged) The 4th AV Singing Festival will take place on Saturday 8th October at Unity Pavilion from 7:30 pm onwards We will open doors at 7:15 pm. We will have about 15 songs from various cultures, as well as sing-along, jamming. All are welcome! Noeul, Ananda and Rolf organized by Community […]

Restoring Connection – Filmfest & Dialogue

FILMFEST “Restoring Connection” 17. – 22.10. in Cinema Paradiso We will be screening documentaries and feature films about Restorative Justice from around the world, based on true stories of pain and loss of connection. People everywhere long to live in peace and harmony, and yet our human story is filled with examples of anguish and […]

Arte Laguna prize

The 11th edition of the International Arte Laguna Prize, aimed at promoting and enhancing Contemporary Art, is open. The free-themed prize is open to contemporary artwork from seven sections: painting, sculpture and installation, photographic art, video art and performance, virtual art, digital graphics, environmental and land art. An international jury will select 125 finalist artists […]

programme for director’s first or second feature-length film

La Fabrique des Cinémas du Monde, a professional programme developed by the Institut français to help talented young directors from emerging countries to increase their international exposure, has launched a call for entries. The directors and producers of ten first or second feature-film projects will be invited to attend this programme during the 2017 Cannes […]

Akademie Schloss Solitude residency programme

Call for applications Akademie Schloss Solitude sponsors young artists, scholars, scientists and economic professionals via residential fellowships that take place for a period of between three and 12 months in Stuttgart, Germany. Akademie Schloss Solitude will offer fellows free accommodation in a furnished living/working studio equipped for one person, as well as €1,150 per month. […]

Sharing ideas

from The Hindu: Rendezvous with Vijayanagar, an art conclave with the theme ‘inner space and outer space’ was a visual treat for the connoisseurs of art in Bellary ‘Rendezvous with Vijayanagar’, an art conclave with the theme ‘inner space and outer space’ was a visual treat for the connoisseurs of art. The creations of art […]

Last Week in AV #033

Last Week in AV #033 a weekly photo journal by Marco Saroldi Now also available as online magazine and in our sidebar. September 26 – October 2, 2016