Darjeeling ARTFARE Images

Here are some images from the event. Would have liked to upload all but can't. It was a great show ( at the risk of sounding pompous ) though we worked on a minimal budget because funds were hard to come by given the existing situation in Darjeeling. But everyone had a great time students, artists, faculty, visitors, us et al. We want to continue doing projects like these not just for children but for all the artists/writers/actors in Darj as well but on a sustainability-based program which is more intense and result-based. We're working on it. Some day soon.

A Glimpse

Botanical Art

Some of the participants

Vocal Workshop

Performance by local musician

Art Workshop - Oil & Acrylic

Theatre Workshop

Photography Workshop

Creative Writing Workshop

Jewelry Design Workshop

Sculpture Workshop

Pottery Workshop

Outdoor Sessions at the St.Andrew's Church grounds

Dance Workshop

Abhaya & the Steam Injuns - Performance & new CD launch

The Set- Before & After

Wilde At Heart

An acclaimed play from the U.K featuring Patrick Marley and Genevieve Allenbury based on the life of Oscar Wilde facilitated and organised by us with the Darjeeling Tea Association at the Planter's Club in Darjeeling.

Genevieve and Patrick portraying the various faces, phases and works of Oscar Wilde.

Darjeeling ARTFARE 2008

CONCEPT

WHAT ?

THE PROGRAM

VISUAL ARTS
3 day workshop comprising painting, drawing, art making, water color etc with a professional(s) from the respective fields
Special Visiting Professional for Career Counseling

CREATIVE WRITING
3 day workshop comprising fiction, poetry, essay, memoir, short story, script, plots, plays etc with professional(s) from the respective fields
Special Visiting Professional for Career Counseling

CULINARY ARTS
3 day demonstration comprising local and other tastes culinary displays by respective professionals
Special Visiting Professional for Career Counseling

POTTERY, SCULPTURE, ORIGAMI, COLOR FACTORY, BODY ART, CONTEMPORARY DANCE, COMMUNICATIONS workshop

3 days of FUN with respective professionals.

THEMATIC GRAFFITI (Peace, Unity & Progress) on last day by all participants, with permission from authority.

Stalls displaying LOCAL HANDICRAFTS and ART for sale and exposure.
Eateries/ Culinary displays
Performances by local MUSICians
Closing day performance by a renowned name or a PLAY by a school/college

WHY ?

For children and youth to re channel their talent into positive initiatives, personal development & empowerment, direction and confidence building activities.

To provide positive art related training opportunities aimed at developing self-esteem and community ownership through highlighting the creative talents and the positive content of the Darjeeling Hills.

To incorporate art into community bonding activities for all genders, races, ethnicities etc – for peace and harmony

To provide exposure for aspiring artists derived from outside professional counseling to broaden individual artistic vision esp. for career aspirants in the Arts and provide opportunities to explore their own creative abilities.

To provide a place to display and showcase local art and talent to a wider audience market.

To lend an introductory platform for the annual program of PROD which comprises regular workshops, programs and guidance facilities conducted for children, youth and aspiring artists by professionals and teachers from the respective fields.
Fun, frolic, laughter

WHEN ?

· May 24th 2008 through May 26th 2008
· Venue : Darjeeling Gymkhana
· 3 Days

WHO ?
· Target Audience for Education Focus & Counseling

1. Schools
2. Colleges
3. Aspiring artists
4. Youth

· Target Audience for Community Bonding Initiative

1. ALL, Everyone, Tourists