Auro Artworld is thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with the Taoxichuan Art Center International Studio in Jingdezhen, China. This represents a dynamic fusion of cultures and artistic disciplines, creating a platform for global artists to engage with the rich heritage offered by the world-renowned porcelain capital.

About the program

The program is open to domestic and international artists (including, but not limited to, pottery, glass, and wood carving) who wish to explore the traditions and techniques of Jingdezhen’s outstanding ceramic art and experience the deep ceramic cultural heritage of the birthplace of porcelain. In return, artists will share their own regional traditions and techniques, creating a vibrant dialogue of artistry and innovation.

Residencies will be hosted at the Taoxichuan Art Center International Studio, offering artists access to state-of-the-art facilities and an inspiring environment to develop their work. Each residency period will last no less than 8 weeks, with schedules planned annually from 2024 to 2026.

Benefits for artists

Artists selected for this residency program will enjoy:

• Reimbursement for travel to Jingdezhen (economy airfare or second-class train tickets).

• A creative subsidy of up to 6,000 RMB for materials and production.

• Accommodation and studio space.

• Access to professional craftsmanship services, including 3D printing and specialized techniques.

In addition, resident artists will host public lectures or art salons, sharing their creative processes and experiences with the community. The artist should leave 3 pieces/groups of works to Taoxichuan at the end of the residence.

A welcome collaboration

This collaboration underscores Auro Artworld’s mission to support and integrate the arts within each discipline, each other, the Auroville community, and the world. Together with Taoxichuan Art Center International Studio, we aim to bridge cultures through the transformative power of art.

Stay tuned for updates on residency programs, application procedures, and the works that emerge from this partnership.

Application form and details: View the application form

For further details about the Residency at Taoxichuan Art Center International Studio, visit Taoxichuan Art Center.

Description:
Through stillness and silence, participants will tune into the Presence, noticing its activity in both physical and subtle bodies.
By letting go of mind and ego automatisms, one opens to a deeper automatism beyond doing and thinking.
The session encourages receptivity—allowing consciousness to bring balance and harmony by “getting ourselves out of the way.”

All are welcome.

– Friday 24th October
– 7.30pm
– Cripa, Auroville
Entry free – contributions welcome

These drop-in sessions offer a powerful 14-step somatic movement ritual first introduced by movement therapist and pioneer Tripura Kashyap.

Designed as a self-practice tool, the ritual supports you in releasing stuck energy, grounding the nervous system, and reconnecting with your body’s wisdom—gently, intuitively, and at your own pace.

You’ll be guided through each step and will leave with a repeatable home ritual for emotional self-regulation, rest, and renewal.

‍ No dance or prior experience needed—just a body and openness to listen to it.
All movements are simple, adaptable, and invitational.

Contribution: 450 Rs for guests, 250 Rs.for volunteers, Voluntary for AV/NC

Center for Research, Education, Experience in Visual Arts

Weekly Art Workshops

Watercolour Painting Workshop by Sathya
Every Monday, 5 – 7 pm

Life Model Drawing Session
Every Tuesday, 5 – 7 pm

Live Portrait by Sathya
Contact us to schedule a session.

For info contact:
+91 9486145072
sathyacolour@auroville.org.in
Creativity, Near Solar Kitchen, Auroville

The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday (except on Tuesdays) from 9am to 5:30pm.

Artists:
Agnus Gastmans
Chantal Gowa
Jyoti Naoki Eri

Location: Auroville Main Road, Kuilapalayam
Website: itmatters.auroville.org
Instagram: @auroville.curated

YouthLink is thrilled to invite you and your kids to our Halloween celebration!

Get ready for a haunted house experience, ghost bowling, art & craft, board games, quidditch, spooky snacks, a costume fashion show, and more!

This is a small local gathering for Aurovilians, Newcomers & Volunteers — a fun afternoon for parents, kids, and friends to enjoy together.

Please note: This event is not open to guests, as we have limited space this time. We hope to welcome everyone once our new venue is ready!

We’d love some helping hands!
If you’d like to volunteer for Decorations, Food, or Games, or set up a small stall (children only), please message Ivy (9176122030).

This 2-day workshop will dive into the life and work of poet Naomi Shihab Nye. Each session will feature close readings of selected poems, an exploration of poetic craft, and writing prompts inspired by Nye’s work. The workshop is for beginner-level poetry enthusiasts eager to deepen their engagement with this rich art form.

Note: Space limited to 5 participants. Prior registration mandatory.
Two-session workshop

Contact:
info@aurovillelanguagelab.org
(0413) 2623661 / +91 9843030355

Gothic vibes • Music & Dance • Magic • Mystery • Pumpkin Fun
Dress Code: White, Black & Red

Plan your look early — it’s going to be a night to remember!
#SpookyNight #AurovilleEvents #MasqueradeBall #Halloween2025

I’m immensely excited to display my paintings for the first time in our own city – Pondicherry!

“Her Air” – an exhibition of my paintings…

You are wholeheartedly invited to grace the artworks with your blissful presence

~Monika

7th Oct – 6th Nov

Maison Perumal, Pondicherry
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sXdWKZHTqBifarBb7

Address:
44, 58 Perumal Koil Street, Heritage Town, Pondicherry 605001

Contact: +91 7594012555
Instagram: @art.by.pauls

Every Wednesday | 5:30–7:00 PM
New Creation Dance Studio
Contribution: ₹500
(Aurovilians & Volunteers: ₹300)

No experience needed — just bring yourself and your curiosity to move.

To register: 880092949

We’ll meet on Saturdays, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, at the Savitri Bhavan amphitheatre.

Each week we will gather, read some inspired poetry and guidance on writing, try to write from a higher or deeper inspiration, share our work, and support each other in a spirit of collective progress. You don’t need any prior experience – only an aspiration to write and grow through the process.

If you feel called to join and are ready to commit to the full 3 weeks, please message Neel at ‪+91 98180 22420‬ or Nikethana at ‪+91 7094716136‬ to confirm your participation. This will be limited to a small group.

Join us this Thursday 23rd of October, at Yuva Sangha (Kailash, near Solar Kitchen) from 5 pm to 6:30pm , for another blind babble gathering!

What is blind babble?

It’s a game we created where you will be put with a random group of people and have the opportunity to delve into deep discussions on topics that one wouldn’t usually talk about in a first meeting.

Its purpose is to promote conversations with new people and bring strangers together.

Do I need to bring something along?

Nope, nada! just yourself and positive vibes:)
See you there !!!

Date: Thursday, 23 October 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Venue: Soulzone Guesthouse, Edyanchavadi Auroville Main Road

Come read, listen, and feel the power of his poems that still spark change today.
Just bring your curiosity and your voice!

All are welcome!

Opening: October 25, 4 – 6 pm

Gallery Hours: Monday – Saturday, 9 am – 5 pm

Artists:
Tejaswini Mistri Kapoor
Clara M. Sevilla
Tosha Parmar

Venue:
MAJI – Maroma Art Gallery
Maroma, Aspiration Street, Kuilapalayam, Auroville

Curated by: Supriya Menon Meneghetti

Program & Timings:

Thursday 06th:
02.00 – 05.00 pm — Brief History of Photography & Introduction to Film Camera

Friday 07th:
09.00 am – 02.00 pm — Film Photo shoot (in your own time)
02.00 – 05.00 pm — Film Development

Saturday 08th:
09.00 am – 12.30 pm & 02.00 – 05.00 pm (one can choose either of these sessions) — Printing contact sheet and photos in the darkroom

Registration: centredart@auroville.org.in

A Space to Move, Explore & Connect
A Playground of Improvisation, Creativity & Presence

Contact Improvisation is a movement practice that involves touch, weight, momentum, gravity, balance, rolling, support, connection, listening, trust, awareness, falling, catching, recovery, risk, presence, and flow.

No rules, no judgment – just open movement and shared expression
‍ All backgrounds, all abilities welcome

Bring your curiosity, your openness, your playfulness

Let’s co-create the flow together in the present moment 

Every Thursday, 4:00–5:30 PM

Reconnect with your inner child
Feel your body & emotions
Have fun & let go

Location: ANITYA Community, Center Field – Thamarai Hall
Contact: Camille (WA +33 6 77 79 35 14)

JOI Anitya is a project registered under Hospitality Trust, AV Foundation.

27th to 29th October 2025
CRIPA, Auroville

Register: auroville.workshops@gmail.com

Organized by:
Auroville Green Practices (@auroville_green_practices)
Cripa, Auroville (@cripa_auroville)

Auroville-Workshops-Gurdjieff-Sufi-2025

Fri 31st Oct to Sun 2nd Nov 2025
CRIPA, Auroville

Register: auroville.workshops@gmail.com
Organized by:

• Auroville Green Practices (@auroville_green_practices)

• Cripa, Auroville (@cripa_auroville)

Please see below:
AMPHITHEATRE

Meditations at Sunset with Savitri

5:30-6:00pm, every Thursday, weather permitting
Savitri, Sri Aurobindo’s long mantric poem, read by Mother to Sunil’s music, is on weekly for everyone to concentrate, in this beautiful open space in the very centre of Auroville.
• Reminder to all: The Park of Unity is a place for silence, meditation and inner work and is to be used only as such. We request everyone: please do not use cameras, tablets, cell phones, etc. No photos.
• Guests with Aurocard wishing to attend must book by filling in the form at https://bit.ly/savitri-reading one or
or two days in advance. Please bring your Aurocard with you.

• Access by Office Gate for the Amphitheatre only from 5:15pm. Guests are requested to bring along their Aurocards. Last entry for guests at 5:30pm. Access limited for guests to the Amphitheatre

• Last exit for guests at 6:15pm.

A Space to Move, Explore & Connect
A Playground of Improvisation, Creativity & Presence

Contact Improvisation is a movement practice that involves touch, weight, momentum, gravity, balance, rolling, support, connection, listening, trust, awareness, falling, catching, recovery, risk, presence, and flow.

No rules, no judgment – just open movement and shared expression
‍ All backgrounds, all abilities welcome

Bring your curiosity, your openness, your playfulness

Let’s co-create the flow together in the present moment 

October 18th, 2025
10:00 am – 12:30 pm

A creative journey exploring the transformation of blossom, leaf, and seed into detailed handcraft.
This workshop blends creativity and awareness, inviting you to connect with nature’s beauty through mindful crafting — using both your hands and heart.

Take your inspiration home or gift it.

Organized by:
Shradhanjali & Inside India – Dreams & Memories (Auroville’s Travel Company)

For bookings: +91 85249 53838
info@insideindiaauroville.com

Opening Ceremony:
11 October 2025 (2 – 5 pm)

Exhibition Dates:
11 October – 10 November 2025

Timings:
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm (except Sundays & national holidays)

Venue:
Pavilion of Tibetan Culture
International Zone, Auroville

Kafmaron is a singer-songwriter from La Réunion (France). His music fuses Maloya, the traditional music of La Réunion island, with Reggae influences.
His lyrics tackle themes such as love, identity and social struggles, while remaining deeply rooted in Réunionese culture.
This workshop will allow you to discover the songs, rhythms, and history of Réunion Island (French island located in the Indian Ocean) through music.

After a short demonstration, Kafmaron and his two musicians will present their instruments and introduce us to musical composition techniques.

This workshop is bilingual (English and French).

Bojagi Knotting Workshops:
Learn the art of tying and wrapping Bojagi in hands-on sessions!
3 slots available:

Every Thursday, 4:00–5:30 PM

Reconnect with your inner child
Feel your body & emotions
Have fun & let go

Location: ANITYA Community, Center Field – Thamarai Hall
Contact: Camille (WA +33 6 77 79 35 14)

JOI Anitya is a project registered under Hospitality Trust, AV Foundation.

Invites you to a talk by Claude Arpi

Hidden Realms of Guru Padmasambhava

‘Hidden Lands’ or ‘Beyuls’ are secret valleys where Padmasambhava concealed religious texts.
These ‘hidden lands’ or realms are also places of refuge and preservation of the Dharma in times of crisis.

October 17th, 2025, at 5:30 pm
The Pavilion of Tibetan Culture, International Zone

– Sunday 26th October
– 7pm
– Cripa, Auroville

Entry free – contributions welcome.

Cast
Shafali
Shivesh
Praveen
Zalina
Akshay

Lights
Zalina

Poems
Srijita

Masks
Yukta

Music
Praveen

Devised and Directed by
Shafali & Shivesh