Every Wednesday evening: films hosted by Sachin Chatte

Running Programs

Indian Classical Music Evening on 4th February 2012 by Alex Baba accompanied by Jonathan Marmor
Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts presents a musical performance by Alexandre Brunelle – Garon (Alex Baba) on the Bansuri and Shehnai accompanied by Jonathan Marmor on the Tabla Date: 4th February 2012 Time: 5:50 – 7 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, Open Air Amphitheatre A little more about the Artists: Alexandre Brunelle-Garon has been living in India for the past 14 years where he has been studying Indian classical music with different masters. After a few brief stays (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) in Vârânasî (Bénarès) where he studied Shehnai progressively Indian classical singing and the Bansuri flute. He then decided to take roots in India to pursue his dream and learned Hindi and Bengali, two languages which he now speaks fluently.  He cut his first album in India: Kinara (On the shor), a collection of pieces for the Bansuri and classical singing. He has been invited to perform at classical Indian music festivals in the Goa region. The local media were particularly impressed with his capacity, as a foreigner, to offer such a level of performance in classical Indian singing.   His second album, Chandra Shakti, offers classical themes of Indian music performs vocals, the Shehnai and the Bansuri flute.  Jonathan Marmor is a composer, tabla player, and computer programmer. He first heard Indian music on a local college radio station in New Jersey, USA and later studied tabla with Pandit Swapan Chaudhuri and Ustad Ali Akbar Khan at the Ali Akbar College of Music in California.  He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Indian Music and Ethnomusicology from the California Institute of the Arts, where he also studied experimental music composition with Michael Pisaro and James Tenney and received  a Master of Fine Arts degree in composition.  His compositions can be heard several times a year at small concerts and experimental music festivals in New York and Los Angeles.  


Film for Thought - 8th February 2012 at 6.30 pm - Screening of Iranian film 'Darbareye Elly (About Elly)'
This Wednesday, 8th February 2012 at 6:30 pm, Sachin Chatte will host the screening of 'Darbareye Elly (About Elly)’. Film: Darbareye Elly (About Elly) – Iranian with English subtitles Directed by: Asghar Farhadi Duration: 116 mins About the film One of the most talented directors, not only in Iranian cinema but in the world, Asghar Farhadi has made a name for himself over the years. His latest film `A Separation’, won the Golden Globe and is vying for this years Oscar as well.  `About Elly’ has received accolades all over the world and it even won Farhadi a Silver Bear at Berlin a couple of years back. Like most Iranian films, the story on its surface appears to be a simple one but this one has twists. A group of three families are on a mini vacation, with one of the daughter’s teacher Elly. After some time, Elly decides to leave them and go back to her mother who is ill. From there, the story takes an unexpected turn.      


Drawing workshop with public artist, Liz Kemp - starting 8th February 2012
Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts presents 2 interesting workshops for Adults and Children in February 2012 conducted by Public Artist Liz Kemp. Liz is a public artist with extensive experience of working with community groups using visual arts Drawing workshop for adults and children aged 16 and above This workshop will take an informal and experimental look at the fundamental skills of drawing based on the figure and still life studies. It is a reintroduction to drawing for those interested! Date: 8th, 9th & 10th February 2012 Time: 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm Fee: Rs.1,500/- Limited seats so please call us on 2421311 to register at the earliest!


Papier Mache for children (6 to 10 yrs) with Liz Kemp - 11 & 18 Feb 2012
Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts presents 2 interesting workshops for Adults and Children in February 2012 conducted by Public Artist Liz Kemp. Liz is a public artist with extensive experience of working with community groups using visual arts   Papier Mâché for children aged between 6-10 years Learn the art of Papier-mâché and make your own lantern and/or bowl! Date: 11th & 18th February 2012 Time: 5.00 pm to 6.30 pm Fee: Rs.1,000/- Limited seats so please call us on 2421311 to register at the earliest!


Training on the Potter's Wheel with Ceramic Artist, Mayank Jain - next batch starting 13th February 2012
Sunaparanta presents `Training on the Potter’s Wheel’ with Ceramic Artist Mayank Jain Open to all those who are enrolling for the first time as well as those who have prior experience on the wheel. Begins on 13th February 2012.  Sign up for a minimum of 10 hours Batch 1 : 13th to 17th February 2012 Batch 2 : 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th & 29th February 2012 Time : 3 to 5 pm Book your space by calling us on 2421311


Open Hours at the Pottery Studio
Pottery Studio at Sunaparanta announces Open Hours!!! Timing: 10 am to 5 pm            Sundays closed Discounted rate for the month of August!! Open Studio hours are monitored but are not an Instructional Course Please contact our office (0832-2421311) to book your slot! Additional discount for those who have been a part of our wheel throwing and handwork technique workshops. (Please see attached poster)


Batik and Tie Dye workshop with artist Rani Sarin - until 22nd January 2012
Sunaparanta presents workshop in Batik and Tie Dye with artist Rani Sarin   Explore the ageless art and craft of resist printing. Batik and Tie dye are both ancient methods of making patterns and marks on fabric. Batik uses wax as a resist and tying or stitching acts as a resist for Bandhini or tie dye.   This workshop will introduce you to the basic concept of the craft through working on several projects.  You can work on a T-shirt, wall hanging, scarf, pillow case or just fabric pieces.   Date: 19th to 22nd January 2012 Time: 2.30 to 5.00 pm Rs.3500/- (all inclusive) Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts   Please carry an apron along!  Also some old T-shirts, pillow case or any unstarched material that you would like to work on!   Rani’s early and formal training was in Textiles in India where she grew up. She is a printmaker, paper maker and also works with fabric.  Exploiting her expertise in batik and tie dye, she uses traditional methods in a new and contemporary way.  Rani spends her time between Boston and Goa.   Limited seats so please call on 2421311 to register!


Mango Tree art school - New term began on 16 January 2012
Sunaparanta – Goa centre for the Arts announces a New term that will begin at the Mango Tree After-School Art Programme on the 16th of January 2012. 3 batches. Timing: 5-6:30 pm Monday (Beginning 16th January 2012): for 6-11 year olds Tuesday (Beginning 17th January 2012): for 6-11 year olds Wednesday (Beginning 18th January 2012): for 11-15 year olds   Open to those who were a part of our previous terms at Mango tree as well as those who were not!


From the Page to the Stage - a workshop for children with Arundhati Chattopadhyay - 27 & 28 Jan 2012
Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts presents From the Page to the Stage.... watch your stories come alive through the powerful medium of theatre with Arundhati Chattopadhyay For 6 to 10 year olds 3 weeks (Fridays & Saturdays) – 13th, 14th, 20th, 21st, 27th & 28th January 2012 Time: 5 to 6.30 pm At the open air amphitheatre Limited seats, so book yours today by calling on 2421311 or email us on info@sgcfa.org All are invited to view the final performance on the 28th of January ’12 at 6.30 pm


Film for Thought - No film screenings in December 2011
Every Wednesday evening : films hosted by Sachin Chatte (art and commercial). Film club members please note, there will be no film screenings at Sunaparanta in December 2011. We will resume movie screenings from 4th January 2012


Batch 3 in Watercolour Club with Shilpa Nasnolkar starting soon
Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for Arts announces a new batch for the Watercolour Club with Shilpa Nasnolkar. The demand has been very high and this is the 3rd batch for this course! New dates to be announced Time: 10 am to 1 pm Please find the other details in the poster attached. Call on 2421311 at the earliest to book your space!


Glass Mosaic workshop with Artist Heleen Ockhuysen - starting 16th Nov 2011
Sunaparanta presents workshop in Glass Mosaic with Artist Heleen Ockhuysen   Create your own Glass on Glass Mosaic   Learn techniques of cutting glass and the other techniques involved in Glass Mosaic   Date: 16th to 19th November 2011 Time: 3 to 6 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts     Limited seats, so call 2421311 to register!


Pro Musica presents Franz Liszt: A Bicentennial Celebration on 3 Nov 2011 at 6.30 pm
Pro Musica presents Franz Liszt: A Bicentennial Celebration   You are invited to an audio-visual presentation devoted to the music of the great Hungarian composer and virtuoso pianist Franz Liszt (1811-1886) in celebration of his 200th birth anniversary   Date: Thursday, 3rd November 2011 at 6.30 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Art


Children's Day celebration at Sunaparanta on 14th Nov 2011 at 6.30 pm
Watch our amphitheatre come alive as Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts in association with the Abhivyaktee Theatre group celebrates Children’s Day with a Theatre Presentation by Children comprising of short plays, improvisations, a mime presentation and lots more!!!   Date: Monday, 14th November 2011 Time: 6.30 pm (Duration: 45 minutes) Venue: Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho   Open to All!!!


Exhibition of paintings by Vamona Navelcar at Sunaparanta
‘In dreams the work is born’ – an exhibition of paintings by Vamona Navelcar still on at Sunaparanta-Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho Timing: 10 am to 7 pm Senior artist, Vamona Ananta Sinai Navelcar (Ganesh), is surely a state treasure of Goa, whose remarkable oeuvre spans several decades. Twice recipient of Gulbenkian fellowships (1963 and 1971), he won an international award at the International Exhibition of Art in Monte Carlo for his ink drawing, Angosh Woman. A prolific master of line, he has specialised in murals and bas-relief composed of metallic, wooden and glass structures. His works are in private collections and museums worldwide  - Margaret Mascarenhas


'Fun with Clay' with Ramdas Gadekar - Level 2 starting 11 Nov '11 at Sunaparanta
Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts presents ‘Fun with Clay’ with Ramdas Gadekar for 6-12 year olds. This course promises to be a fun learning experience and at the end of it every child will have a good introduction to terracotta and the techniques used to create various articles and other pieces of art!! We have our open pottery studio hours on all days – so those interested can always come and continue to experiment with this exciting medium!! Level 2 begins on 11th November 2011 (Fridays & Saturdays) 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th & 26th November 2011 Time: 5.00 to 6.30 pm In level 2 you will learn to create items using the Coil Technique   Limited seats so please call us on 2421311 to register. Fees: Rs 1800/- for 6 sessions. All material inclusive. Please carry your own apron!


Workshop in Silk Painting with Sharmila Dalal - 5 to 9 Dec 2011
Sunaparanta presents workshop in Silk Painting with Sharmila Dalal Date: 5th to 9th December 2011 Time: Batch 1 – 11 am to 1 pm             Batch 2 – 5 pm to 7 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panaji Age: 12 years and above (student discount available) Every participant will work on an A2 painting.  At the end of the course, everyone will have a finished silk painting suitable for framing. Course includes all materials i.e. silks, dyes, resists and equipments The workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some experience and wishing to advance their skills.  It is based on the GUTTA RESIST method of silk painting using steam fixed silk paints from France. You will learn the basic techniques of painting on silk using various methods such as salt, alcohol, resist, etc. Limited seats so call on 2421311 to register.


Line Dancing on 12th & 13th October - 6 to 7.30 pm
Line Dancing with Nandita Deosthale, Kenneth Washington and Sneha Naik Date: 12th and 13th October Time: 6 - 7:30 pm Venue: Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts Fee: Free entry. No registration. We can take upto 25 participants on a first come first serve basis. What is Line Dancing? A choreographed dance with simple sequential steps set to music, usually western country style music, for a mixed group of people. The steps are repeated in sequence as the individuals all face the same direction and perform the steps at the same time. Who can join? Open to all above 10 years! What are the benefits? While we can talk about the benefits of line dancing such as weight loss, stress management, strengthening of bones and muscles without hurting your joints, improvement of posture and balance and increase of stamina and flexibility among others. The main reason is to get together and have fun! The other advantage of line dancing is that one does not have to wait to be asked to dance if one does not have a partner. Just get up, join the group on the floor and have fun while getting in shape.


Terracotta Tile Making Workshop with Ramdas Gadekar - 10 to 13 Oct '11
Terracotta Tile Making Workshop with Ramdas Gadekar Date: 10th to 13th October 2011;                 Time: 2 to 6 pm 1.      Make your own Terracotta Tile 2.      Create various embossed effects 3.      Learn how to make a Mould 4.      Mass Production of your Tile! 5.      Fire your tiles in the kiln   Please call us on 2421311 to register. Limited seats. Sign up for follow up class in Glazing if interested! 


Training on the Potter's Wheel with Ceramic Artist, Mayank Jain - Batch 2 starting 14th October 2011
Pottery Studio at Sunaparanta….Wheel Throwing with Ceramic Artist, Mayank Jain Open to all those who are enrolling for the first time as well as those who have prior experience on the wheel. Beginning 3rd October ’11.  Sign up for a minimum of 10 hours. Batch 1 : 3rd, 5th, 7th, 10th and 12th October 2011 Batch 2 : 14th, 17th, 19th, 21st and 24th October 2011 Time : 3 to 5 pm Book your space by calling us on 2421311


Mango Tree art school - Term 2 begins on 12 September 2011
Term 2 begins on 12th September 2011 at the Mango Tree Art School with Leslie Lakhia 3 Batches, Time: 5.00 to 6.30 pm   Mondays:           6 – 11 year olds Tuesdays:          6 – 11 year olds Wednesdays:    11 – 15 year olds   Limited seats per batch. Open to those who were a part of Term I as well as those who were not!!   Please call us on 2421311 or 9923664163 / email us on   info@sgcfa.org to register.  


Watercolour Club with Shilpa Nasnolkar - starting 10 Sep '11
Watercolour Club with Shilpa Nasnolkar at Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts. 5 Saturdays beginning 10th September 2011. Dates: 10th, 17th, 24th September, 1st and 15th October (Please note that we will not have a session on the 8th of October) Time: 10 am to 1 pm Get to know your primary and secondary colours through the colour wheel. Learn the various techniques used in watercolours including the wash technique, glazing,  dry brush technique, making textures using sponge, cloth , tissue paper etc, use of wax in watercolours and the wet in wet technique.   Please call us on 2421311 to register!!


Workshop in Broken Tile Murals by Aadhi Vishal - New Batch starting 19 September '11 - 3 to 6 pm
Sunaparanta presents a new batch of workshop in Broken Tile Murals facilitated by Aadhi Vishal.   Learn the various techniques used to design your own Mural on Marine Ply using coloured tiles….   Date: 19th to 24th September 2011 Time: 3 to 6 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho   Please call on 2421311 or email us on info@sgcfa.org to register   Student discount available!


Basics in Weaving by Annette Furtado
Sunaparanta presents Basics in Weaving by Annette Furtado Learn the basic 3 weaves using a cardboard frame   Total of 4 classes (Tuesdays) from 3 – 5 pm 16th, 23rd and 30th August….And on 13th September to create a product idea using the fabric created   The Basic Course is for participants to begin their journey in weaving. We will be following this workshop with an Advanced Workshop, where each participant will learn to make their own wooden frame and the more advanced weaving techniques   Limited seats so please call us on 2421311 to register.  


Pottery Studio at Sunaparanta - Now Open
Pottery Studio is now open…next training session begins on 6th September 2011....Wheel Training with Ceramic artist Mayank Jain. Learn how to create various pots using the Potter’s Wheel Open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 3 to 5 pm. Sign up for a minimum of 10 hours. Book your space by calling us on 2421311


Pottery Workshops - Basic & Advanced Course in Handwork Techniques with Sylvia Kerkar at Sunaparanata
Pottery Workshops – Basic and Advanced Course in Handwork Techniques using Terracotta with Contemporary Ceramic Artist, Sylvia Kerkar at Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts.   Basic Course: 5 Wednesdays beginning on 20th July ’11 – 4 to 6 pm   Advanced Course: 5 Fridays beginning on 22nd July ’11 – 4 to 6 pm   Please call us on 2421311 to book your seat! 


The Mango Tree Children's Art School
Children’s Art School An after school children’s applied art programme that runs four days a week, with curriculum designed exclusively for Sunaparanta by Leslie Lakhia.  Leslie Lakhia was the Founding Art and Design Teacher at the Community Roots Charter School, Brooklyn NY and has over 10 years experience in designing and implementing art and design curriculums to children. She has completed her M.S., Art and Design Education, Pratt Institute, 2006 and B.F.A., Art and Design Education, Pratt Institute 2000.


Workshop in Paper Lamps by Soumyajit Choudhury
Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts presents workshop in Paper Lamps by Soumyajit Choudhury. Learn the Zen Art of Lamp Making.                                         Batch I   : 13th and 15th July 2011                                         Batch II  : 14th and 16th July 2011                                                Time : 3.00 to 6.00 pm   Soumyajit Choudhury works as Head of Department – Fine Arts at the Cambridge High School, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. and is the author of the book ‘Paper Lamps: Innovative Techniques’. Limited seats so please call us on 2421311 or email us on info@sgcfa.org to register. 


Tigers an Exhibition of Photographs by Dattaraj V. Salgaocar - extended upto 26th June 2011, 10 am to 7 pm
“Tigers’ – an Exhibition of Photographs by Dattaraj V. Salgaocar is extended to the 26th of June 2011. Gallery timing is 10 am to 7 pm, at Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panaji. The exhibition was inaugurated on the 17th of June 2011 by Anish Andheria.   All proceeds from the sale of Photographs will go to an NGO in Madhya Pradesh towards Tiger Conservation.


Exhibition of painting, mixed media and installation art by Goa-based artists12 - 15 June '11
Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts presents ARCHITECTS SELECT a bi-annual exhibition of painting, mixed media and installation art specially recommended by Margaret Mascarenhas for Goa-based architects and home designers. The exhibition features work by the following artists : Vamona Navelcar, Swatee Nair, Viraj Naik, Theodore Mesquita, Sonia Rodrigues Sabharwal, Shivaji Shet, Vasudev Shetty, Shilpa Mayenkar Naik, Deviprasad C Rao, Crisologo Furtado, Wilson D’Souza, Suhas Shilker, Rajendra Usapkar, Patricia Geraldes, and Director’s Pick, Shilpa Nasnolkar. The show also features art work by the talented Blue Shores Silent artists at Aguada Central jail. The exhibition will be open to the public from Sunday June 12 to June 15, 10 am to 7 pm. Thereafter, portfolio and commissioned work will be available by appointment.


The Mango Tree Art School begins on 13th June 2011
  A little more about the Mango Tree After School Art Program The Mango Tree after school art program is a fantastic place for children to enjoy exciting art activities, to experiment with a variety of art materials, and to express their ideas! At Mango Tree, we teach a spiral curriculum to help our students grow into fluent, proficient artists. Teaching a spiral curriculum means that each term, our students learn about art concepts, materials, and skills. In subsequent terms, we choose projects which build on the learning that came in the terms before. Each term our students work with a variety of media including; drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, performance art, and more. Students use these art forms to explore their ideas about a relevant theme. Our first term’s theme is, Our Environment, which will include the topics of Home, Goa Recreation, Villages and Cities, and Ecosystems. Students will make paintings, sculptures and prints all while expressing their ideas about their world and learning about established artists. At mango Tree, we teach our students to be innovative thinkers by valuing their ideas and contributions. We also teach our students a respect for tradition as we learn about artists and art history. At Mango Tree our approach teaches our students to value their own ideas and to appreciate the perspectives of others. This gives our students the tools to work confidently and effectively whether they are working independently or with a group. At Mango Tree students and teachers work together to think beyond limits and to be creative leaders.   -          Leslie Lakhia (Co-ordinator, Mango Tree School) Art Educator, Teacher Educator, Curriculum Developer   


Broken Tile Murals workshop by Aadhi Vishal - 2nd to 7th May 2011 between 2 to 7 pm at Sunaparanta
Sunaparanta presents workshop in Broken Tile Murals facilitated by Aadhi Vishal. Design your own Mural on Marine Ply using coloured tiles… Learn the various techniques used to cut tiles and to create the mural! Date: 2nd to 7th May 2011 Time: 2 to 7 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho Please call on 2421311 or email us on info@sgcfa.org to register Student discount available!


New batch - Cold Ceramics workshop by Ramdas Gadekar from 23rd to 28th May 2011 between 2 to 6 pm
Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts presents Workshop in Cold Ceramics facilitated by Ramdas Gadekar from 23rd to 28th May 2011, 2 to 6 pm Learn Cold Ceramic Techniques using a bottle as the base to create various embossed effects.  Create sculptures and other pieces of art! Cold Ceramics as the name suggests is ceramics which are not fired in a kiln. This is an interesting medium of art where a mixture of resins, hardener and chalk powder is made to form a sticky dough which is then applied onto the surface to create an embossed effect. Fees: Rs.2000/- (Adults)       Rs.1500/- (Students)     


The Mango Tree Art Camp at Sharada Mandir school, Miramar - 25th to 30th April 2011 - 10 am to 4 pm
The Mango Tree ART CAMP at Sharada Mandir school, Miramar 25th to 30th April 2011 at 10 am to 4 pm Age group : 6 to 12 years (only for Sharada Mandir school students) SCHEDULE 10 to 12.30 pm : Session with Crisologo Furtado PHYSICAL THEATRE / PERFORMANCE ART / ART INSTALLATIONS We will work together to create Art Installations using paint, brushes, our fingers and other medium.   12.30 to 1.30 pm : Lunch Break, Relaxation Time   1.30 to 4 pm : Session by Leslie Lakhia WASTE NOT, MAKE ART   To register and for details of the camp please call us on (0832) 2421311  


The Mango Tree Art Camp at Sunaparanta - 2nd to 7th May 2011 - 10 am to 4 pm
The Mango Tree ART CAMP!!   2nd to 7th May 2011 from 10 am to 4 pm Age group : 6 to 12 years Schedule 10 am to 12.30 pm : Session by Leslie Lakhia and Annette Furtado STORIES INTO IMAGES BOOK MAKING   12.30 to 1.30 pm : LUNCH BREAK, RELAXATION TIME!   1.30 to 4.00 pm : Session by Assavri Kulkarni and Crisologo Furtado PHOTO ESSAYS AND AN INTRODUCTION TO CARPENTRY To register and for details of the camp details please call us: Please see attached poster for more details. Open to all!  


Sketch Club with Rajendra Usapkar - 6th class on 14th May 2011 - 10 am to 1 pm
Sketch Club by special appointment: sessions with live models facilitated by experts. 6 Saturdays (9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th April, 7th & 14th May 2011) Time: 10 am to 1 pm Call us on 2421311 or email : info@sgcfa.org to enrol. Limited seats Fee: Rs.3000/- (for 6 sessions)


PhotoFlare 2011 exhibition on 9th & 10th April '11
PhotoFlare 2011- International Photography Festival, Goa  The Photography Club of Goa Engineering College is organizing PhotoFlare2011, an international Photography Festival at the Sunaparanta Goa Centre For The Arts, Altinho on the 9th and 10th of April from 10 am to 7 pm  As a part of PhotoFlare, an online Photography Competition was held throughout the month of March. In all, the competition received over 470 entries from across the country spanning across 4 themes-Machines, Celebrations, Shadows & Lights and Childhood. The judging was done by a panel of expert photographers- Assavri Kulkarni, Lynn Barreto Miranda and Anthony DeSouza. The Festival will showcase the top 20 photos from each of the 4 themes.  The final winner from each of the 4 themes will be announced at Inaugural function to be held at 10 am on the 9th of April in the presence of Shri Ashwin Tombat, editor-in-chief for Herald.  PhotoFlare will also consist of 2 workshops and 2 lectures Workshop on Design in Photography by Assavri Kulkarni on the 9th of April from 2:30 to 5:30 pm Workshop on Portrait Photography by Edric George on the 10th of April from 3 to 6 pm Lecture on Photography in Antarctica by Rakesh Rao on the 10th of April from 11 am – 12 noon Lecture by Mr Eduardo Souto from Portugal on the Photographic journeys on his Scooter through India on 10th April from 6 pm to 7 pm As a part of PhotFlare, there will also be a History PhotoShoot around the city of Panjim guided by Sanjeev Sardesai on the morning of Sunday, 10th of April.  For more details about the event, and to register for the workshops/lectures please check out www.photoflare.org  Workshops are free and open to all! 


CARZ - one-day workshop on cars by Rohan Coelho - 16th April 2011 between 9 am to 6 pm
Autobuzz Goa in association with Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for Arts presents CARZ by Rohan Coelho One-day workshop on Cars for kids (sketching techniques, screening a movie, lunch, painting a dream car, exhibition of the works and prize distribution) Date: Saturday, 16th April 2011 Time: 9 am to 6 pm Age: Kids between 8 to 14 yrs. Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts All kids will be provided with lunch, drawing material, refreshments, Autobuzz Goa Magazine and a surprise gift. For registration contact: Sunaparanta office Tel: 0832-2421311   Email: info@sgcfa.org


'Strangers' - a photography exhibition by Nolan Mascarenhas at Cafe Al Fresco gallery - 20 Feb to 5 Mar, 10 am to 7 pm
Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts invites you to 'Strangers'  - a photography exhibition by Nolan Mascarenhas at the Cafe Al Fresco Gallery at Sunaparanta from the 20th of February to the 5th of March 2011 from 10 am to 7 pm.   Artist Statement   It is difficult to determine when I decided to pursue art, I doubt it was ever a conscious decision, it always seemed like a part of me, an organ like any other. My personality was uninhibited by the opinions of others and this naturally translated in my art as well. With perfect 20 - 20 vision, it was puzzling how the world still seemed clearer and more beautiful through the lens of a camera. As a passionate child unaware of the intricacies of lenses and complex camera equipment, it took little for me to pursue my interest. After schooling in Goa at Sharada Mandir, I pursued my passion by joining the Photography Club at the Symbiosis College in Pune. Determined that the adjective 'dull' would never describe me, I adorned many masks - an avid film collector, an animal lover actively involved with various social causes, a vintage motorcycle restorer and a photographer with a penchant for all things antique.   By day I work in a MNC situated in the bustling streets of Mumbai. By night I pursue my Masters from Mumbai’s prestigious Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. However, solace for me is always behind the lens, I am a dreamer who is always looking for his next creative fix. I have always endeavored to advance confidently in the direction of my dreams and the courage it took, booked me my first exhibition at the Art Chamber in Goa.  The exhibition was titled The Mystical Dragon and showcased pictures I had taken on a trip to China, reflecting the commonalities I observed between Chinese and Indian culture, art & heritage.   Having successfully completed my first exhibition my confidence blossomed and I entered my work to the Art Loft situated in Mumbai, where some of it was selected among hundreds of entries. Most recently I had the honour of having some of my work shortlisted by Ms. Kiran Rao to be displayed amongst some of the most accomplished photographers in Mumbai as part of her film - Dhobi Ghat's Photography Exhibition at PVR, which captured the many hues of the city of Mumbai. Though these accolades bring a smile to my face, I endeavour to stay true to my art , in the hope that one day it may bring a smile to your face as well.   To see more of my work visit: www.flickr.com/photos/nolanseye 


Screening of 'Beethoven: Heiligenstadt and Beyond' - Saturday 26 Feb at 6.30 pm at Sunaparanta
Sunaparanta and Child's Play India Foundation presents  `BEETHOVEN: HEILIGENSTADT AND BEYOND' on Saturday, 26 Feb 2011 at 6.30 pm   Join us for the second in a series of evenings to focus on music by Ludwig van Beethoven. In this session we highlight his second symphony, written in 1802, the year he came to grips with his worsening deafness in his Heiligenstadt testament. We complete the evening with his "Kreutzer" sonata for piano and violin, written the following year.   Symphony no 2 in D major, Op. 36  (Berliner Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado)   Sonata for Piano and Violin no. 9 in A major, op. 47 ("Kreutzer") Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin Lambert Orkis, piano  


1 week Performance Art workshop for adults and children by Crisologo Furtado - starting 16 Feb 2011
1 week Performance Art workshop for adults and children by Crisologo Furtado starting 16 February 2011 Open to everyone!!! Children should be 7 and above! Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho Time : 4 to 7 pm Please call on 2421311 to register.  We will be following this workshop with Week 2 (advanced level) for those interested in continuing.      


Landscapes of the Mind - an exhibition of mixed media paintings by Rani Sarin on at Sunaparanta
Sunaparanta presents ‘Landscapes of the Mind’ - Impressions from near and far An exhibition of mixed media paintings by Rani Sarin Time:  10 am to 7 pm   Venue: Gallery 3, Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts   For more details see the poster. 


2nd Batch in Pottery workshop for adults and kids by Sylvia Kerkar at Sunaparanta - registrations still on for 23 Feb class, 4.30 to 6.30 pm
Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts presents Pottery workshop for adults and children by Sylvia Kerkar, Contemporary Ceramic artist. Handwork Techniques: Learn coiling, pinching, slab building and bead making techniques using clay…Make your own pen holder, wind chimes, animals, candle stands, coffee mugs, bowls. Registrations still on for 23rd February class, 4.30 to 6.30 pm…..every Wednesday (5 classes) Special discount for adults and kids who register together. Simultaneous classes. Call on 2421311 to register.  Limited seats.  


1-day Portrait Photography & Make up Techniques workshop for women - 25 Jan '11 between 10 am to 2 pm
Sunaparanta- Goa Centre for the Arts presents 1-day Portrait Photography and Make up Techniques Workshop for women – 25th January 2011 (Tuesday) between 10 am to 2 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts   Portrait Photography by Assavri Kulkarni Make up Techniques by make-up artist Blossom Pinto   Please call us on 2421311 or email us on info@sgcfa.org for details and to register. Last date to register: 24th January 2011 


3 day Colour Mixing workshop by Elena Fedosenko - 27, 28 & 29 Jan 2011 between 4 to 6 pm
Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts announces a new batch in Colour Mixing: a 3-day workshop by Elena Fedosenko Each colour has its own psychological value – In this workshop you will learn how to decode these values and how to use colour to express yourself, your emotions Experimenting with colours – participants learn how to build on a colour – make it move from one end of the spectrum to another Techniques of colour mixing – for example use of water in water colours, use of white in poster colours to create different effects and tonal values Applying what is learned about colour, colour mixing and application during the workshop, participants will create a collage together Elena Fedosenko is an artist and designer from Moscow with extensive knowledge and training in colours. 27th, 28th and 29th January 2011                              4.00 pm to 6.00 pm Fees: Rs.750/-              Special 50% student discount Limited seats. Last day for registration - 25th January 2011.  


Artists interested in knowing about Grants-a session with representatives of India Foundation for the Arts on 27 Jan '11 at 6.00 pm at Sunaparanta
In order to foster a better understanding of process based grant making in the arts, Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts will be hosting representatives of India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) to interact with Goa’s artist community. This session will be beneficial to those involved in the fields of theatre, music, art, photography etc. As an independent, nationwide philanthropy, dedicated to strengthening the arts in India, IFA has made 265 grants over the past 15 years.   Towards illustrating IFA’s support of arts research and documentation, and artistic practice, Goa based IFA grantees Savia Viegas and P. Madhavan will showcase their projects.    - Savia Viegas will share aspects of her research on the artist Angelo da Fonseca, who gave Christian art an Indian face in Portuguese Goa of the late colonial period. - P. Madhavan will discuss his process of studying the art and science of daguerreotype photography and how this experience pioneered the foundation of Goa-CAP (Centre for Alternative Photography)   The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session.  Please join us for wine and snacks thereafter.   Date: 27th January 2011, Thursday Time: 6 pm Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts   Please RSVP by the 25th of January to confirm your participation. Call us on 2421311 or get in touch with us by emailing us at info@sgcfa.org   To know more about India Foundation for the Arts please log on to their website http://www.indiaifa.org   Please inform your friends involved in Art, Theatre, Photography, Music.   Thank you!  


'One Foreign Love' exhibition of paintings by Patricia Geraldes - 8th to 27th January 2011
Sunaparanta presents 'One Foreign Love' an exhibition of paintings by Sunaparanta Resident from Portugal, Patricia Geraldes. Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts Open to the public from 8 to 27 Jan 2011 Time: 10 am to 7 pm  


Aruna Witte's works at Cafe Al Fresco
Sunaparanta invites you to view works by Aruna Witte at Café Al Fresco between 10 am to 7 pm Please contact our office for the price list


Public Art project 'Red Gallery' by Patricia Geraldes in the Municipal Garden, Panjim - 19 to 23 Jan 2011
Portuguese artist, Patricia Geraldes in association with Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts presents public art project "Red Gallery" in the Municipal Garden, Panjim between 19 to 23 Jan '11.   20th Jan - Subodh Kerkar will present an installation titled ‘A Drop Of Fifty Years’ at 4.00 pm 21st Jan - Russian artist Elena Fedosenko will present her installation titled 'The Window' 22nd Jan - artist Crisologo Furtado will present 'Conversations in wood' 23rd Jan - Creative Collective 'Flying Colours' by Danica Pereira, Alisha Pereira, Milind Ribeiro and Beena Vernekar   The installations will be on view until the 23rd January 2011 at the Red Gallery, Municipal Garden, Panjim. 


Screening of 'An evening with Beethoven' on 22nd Jan at 6.30 pm at Sunaparanta
Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts in association with Child’s Play India Foundation presents ‘An evening with Beethoven’ Join us for a screening of music by Ludwig van Beethoven, in a programme that juxtaposes the very first symphony he wrote, with the delightful “Spring” sonata for piano and violin.  Both works were published the same year, in 1801. - Symphony no 1 in C major, Op. 21 (Berliner Philharmoniker / Claudio Abbado) - Sonata for Piano and Violin No.5 in F major, Op.24 (“Spring”) Anne-Sophie Mutter, violin. Lambert Orkis, piano Date: Saturday, 22nd Jan 2011                     Time: 6.30 pm Duration: 50 mins. Venue: Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts 


Subodh Kerkar will present an installation titled A Drop Of Fifty Years at Red Gallery in Municipal Garden, Panaji Goa at 4:00 p.m. on 20th January 2011
Subodh Kerkar will present an installation titled ‘A Drop Of Fifty Years’ at Red Gallery in Municipal Garden, Panaji – Goa at 4:00 p.m. on 20th January 2011. The installation will be on view until the 23rd January 2011.   ‘A Drop Of Fifty Years’ Fifty years are just a drop in the life of a state.  However, for Goa the last fifty years are of great importance because after centuries of foreign rule she got an opportunity to plan her own destiny. On 19th December 1961 Goa joined-up with Mother India with great dreams in her heart.  Goans set forth to carve their own future.  Goans have faced many challenges, experienced successes and failures on all fronts. My drop is a drop of their aspirations.  My drop is a tear drop of their failures.  My drop also signifies the tear of  joy they shed on their successes. I call upon the people to express their thoughts about the fifty years of Goa’s liberation.  Fifty years is a good time to look back on our achievements and our defaults.  Express your opinions about the last fifty years, about our successes and our failures.  Venture on to pen down your dreams for the future. The viewers are free to write, scribble, draw or paste any material of their choice on the drop of fifty years.  You can paste pictures of your heroes and your villains, you can comment on the performances of our politicians, our teachers, our artists and our bureaucrats.  You can give your suggestions to bring into reality the Goa of your dreams.                                          - Subodh Kerkar   


Screening of 'Swan Lake' on 20th Dec at 6.30 pm
Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts in association with Child's Play - India Foundation presents a screening of the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet in 'Swan Lake' on Monday, the 20th of December at 6.30 pm. The duration is 111 mins. Swan Lake' is one of the most loved ballets of all time. It has the winning blend of Tchaikovsky's ravishing music, a gripping fable of tragic romance, and a marvellous opportunity for dazzling choreography. This performance, featuring the combined stars of the Bolshoi and Kirov Ballet is a classic. The perfect treat in the run-up to Christmas! Or indeed at any time of the year. Open to all. No entry charge. Please refer to the poster for more details. 


"Yatra" - a Public Art Installation by Patricia Geraldes at Immaculate Conception Church, Panaji from 12 December '10, 6 pm
Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts in association with Directorate of Art and Culture presents 'Yatra' by Patricia Geraldes - A Public Art Installation. The Public Art Installation by Patricia Geraldes will be held on the steps of the Immaculate Conception Church in Panaji from Sunday, 12th December.   All are cordially invited to come view this installation. It will be on for 2 weeks. 


Once Upon a Time - The Ramayana as Painted Narrative - lecture by Dr. Vidya Dehejia on Sunday, 12 December '10 at 6.30 pm
Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts presents “Once Upon a time – The Ramayana as Painted Narrative” by Dr. Vidya Dehejia. Dr Dehejia is a world renowned Art Historian who holds the Chair in Indian Art at Columbia University in New York.   The lecture will be on Sunday, the 12th of December 2010 from 6.30 – 7.30 pm and will be held at Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts. Please contact us on 2421311/ 9923664163 for details.   Please find the invite attached. Hope to see you there!


Blue Shores Silent
A prison art and creative writing programme designed and directed for the Central Jail, Aguada, by Swatee Kotwal Nair and Margaret Mascarenhas.


Glass Mosaic workshop by Shamoli Barreto on 17, 18 & 19 Nov
Sunaparanta presents Glass Mosaic workshop – a 3 day workshop by Shamoli Barreto on 17th, 18th & 19th November 2010 between 4 to 6 pm. Age Group: 8 to 12 Years. If your child does not fall in the age bracket, and is interested, please do register them! Each student will get to take home a 1 x 1 ft. picture. Fees Rs.700/- To register call on 2421311/ email us on info@sgcfa.org / drop in 15 minutes before the workshop


Literary Workshop for adults by Jugneeta Sudan & Dan Driscoll on 19th November 2010
Sunaparanta presents Literary Workshop for adults by Jugneeta Sudan and Dan Driscoll.  Vikram Seth’s ‘An Equal Music’  Discover the pleasure of reading!  Friday, 19th November ’10 between 3 pm to 5.30 pm  Call on 2421311 to register on weekdays from 10 am to 6 pm or email us on info@sgcfa.org


Still Life (Food) and Fashion (Accessories) Photography by Assavri Kulkarni on 15th & 16th November '10 between 4 to 6 pm
Assavri Kulkarni will be conducting a course in Still life (Food) and Fashion (Accessories) Photography on 15th & 16th November ’10. Each class will be from 4 to 6 pm and the fee is Rs.500/- for the course. The age is 11 – 16 years, but if your child has already done the Nature and Portrait Course and is interested, we would be more than happy to register them for this course as well.   


'Beautiful Thing - Inside the Secret World of Bombay's Dance Bars' by Sonia Faleiro - Book launch on 3rd November '10
Penguin India and Sunaparanta presents the release of of 'Beautiful Thing - Inside the Secret World of Bombay's Dance Bars' by Sonia Faleiro on 3rd November '10 at Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts. For a peek into this event, follow this link:  http://www.soniafaleiro.com/photos.php


Nature & Portrait Photography by Assavri Kulkarni on 10th & 11th November
Nature & Portrait Photography by Assavri Kulkarni on 10th & 11th November between 4 to 6 pm Age: 6 to 10 yrs Fee: Rs.500/- Please carry a camera if possible Call on 2421311 to register or drop in before the session


Documentary film screening of William Kentridge's `Anything is Possible' on 6th November '10 at 6.30 pm
On the 6th of November (Saturday), at 6.30 pm, Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts  in association with A.R.T. (Art, Resources and Teaching Trust) and Art 21 will host a documentary screening  - William Kentridge ‘Anything is Possible’ – A new film from the producers of the PEABODY AWARD winning PBS series, ART IN THE TWENTY FIRST CENTURY.


Reading workshops for children by Jugneeta Sudan - 8th & 12th November, 3 to 6 pm
Sunaparanta presents reading workshops for children by Jugneeta Sudan           ….learn through Power Point Presentation, Readings, Fun Activities It’s not necessary that your child should have read the book!!! You have a copy, bring it along. Session I: Black Beauty by Anna Sewell Children aged 6 to 8 years Date: Monday, 8th November 2010 from 3 to 6 pm Together we will explore the Horse Story of all times. ‘BLACK BEAUTY’…The story behind the story. We will listen to Black Beauty tell a story of love, kindness, hurt and loss. Anna Sewell’s BLACK BEAUTY is a great lesson in ANIMAL CARE!! We shall visit parts of England.  Take an imaginary trip to a veterinary hospital and learn a lot about horses.   Session II: The Twilight Series Children aged 9 to 16 years Date: Friday, 12th November 2010 from 3 to 6 pm Twilight is a series of four vampire-themed fantasy romance novels by American author Stephenie Meyer. We will explore the life of Isabella “Bella” Swan, a teenage girl who moves to Forks, Washington, and falls in love with a 104-year old vampire named Edward Cullen.   For details and registration please call on 2421311 


It's Halloween!!! 30th October between 4 to 6 pm
It’s Halloween!! This Halloween learn a variety of Halloween crafts and decoration ideas that will ensure a frightfully fun time for all! 30th October ‘10, 4 to 6 pm at Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts Age: 6 to 10 years Last date for registration is 28th October 2010 


Book release - 'The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos' by Margaret Mascarenhas
The novel ‘The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos’ by Margaret Mascarenhas was released by Mr. Amitav Ghosh to a select list of guests hosted by Goa Centre for the Arts Chairman, Mr Dattaraj V Salgaocar, on the 26th of September in collaboration with Literati. In ‘The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos’, Mascarenhas uses a 15-year-old girl's disappearance to spin a multilayered history of a Venezuelan family, incorporating folklore, political intrigue and magical realism...This family epic is immersive; no character or event is left unexplored from multiple perspectives. Indeed, the conclusion is like the final piece of an intricate puzzle - Publishers Weekly Margaret Mascarenhas is a consulting editor, columnist and novelist, the author of the Diasporic novel, Skin, published by Penguin India (2001); in French translation by Mercure de France (2002); in Portuguese translation by Editora Replicacao (2006). An American citizen of Goan origin who grew up in Venezuela, she currently lives in Goa and is the Director of Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts. Her new novel, The Disappearance of Irene Dos Santos, has been published by Grand Central (Hachette USA). She is working on her third novel, Just Another Car Bomb (working title) as well as on collections of her columns, short stories and poems.


In Studio - Box of Thoughts workshop with Patricia Geraldes - 26th to 30th July '10
Interactive sessions with artists and scholars in residence. Tell a story through boxes. The inspiration could be a poem, a film, an artist or a day in your life. The idea is to explore the relationship between painting and sculpture through construction and deconstruction of composition with boxes. Patricia Gernaldes is an Inov-arts grant recipient conducting her residency at Sunaparanta.  Born in Portugal in 1980, she began studying visual arts and theater at an early age.  In 2005 she finished her degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts of Oporto.  Since then she has participated in exhibitions in Portugal, Tunisia, Spain, France and India.  She has been developing an educational service since 2006, which involves people of all ages in artistic and cultural research.  You can see her work in www.patricia-geraldes.blogspot.com and www.patriciageraldes.com