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Events

  • KAALARPANAM: A Showcase of Classical Art Forms
    KAALARPANAM: A Showcase of Classical Art Forms
    Date and time is TBD
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    By IIGN Community
  • Exhibition: Earworm, by Prathyasha Nath
    Exhibition: Earworm, by Prathyasha Nath
    Date and time is TBD
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Requiem for a species
  • Exhibition: I am the Grass, by Argha Manna
    Exhibition: I am the Grass, by Argha Manna
    Date and time is TBD
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Argha's oil pastel sketches of... GRASS - exploring life very closely at the ground level
  • Exhibition: EARTH 1002025
    Exhibition: EARTH 1002025
    Date and time is TBD
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Earth one million years now as imagined by Argha Manna and Suman Choudhury, artists, faculty at IITGN
  • Sunday Sketching
    Sunday Sketching
    27 Jul 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Sunday Sketching with Suman Choudhury “Sometimes all you need is a pencil, a page, and a moment to slow down.” An easygoing evening of observation, sketching, and quiet joy at the Art Studio.
  • Thursday Sketching with Suman Choudhury
    Thursday Sketching with Suman Choudhury
    24 Jul 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    “Sometimes all you need is a pencil, a page, and a moment to slow down.” An easygoing evening of observation, sketching, and quiet joy at the Art Studio.
  • Origami making Workshop
    Origami making Workshop
    23 Jul 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Fold, crease, and create! Join us for an Origami Making Workshop — an evening of playful folds and creative joy. Open to all!
  • Sunday Sketching : Making Illustrations for Books
    Sunday Sketching : Making Illustrations for Books
    20 Jul 2025, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
  • Introduction to Caricature Drawing
    Introduction to Caricature Drawing
    12 Jul 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    A hands - on workshop by visiting artist Suman Choudhary
  • Thursday Sketching
    Thursday Sketching
    10 Jul 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
  •  Introduction to cartoon drawing
     Introduction to cartoon drawing
    28 Jun 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    A hands-on workshop by visiting artist Suman Choudhary
  • Introduction to Portrait Drawing
    Introduction to Portrait Drawing
    14 Jun 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Introduction to Portrait Drawing A hands-on workshop by visiting artist Suman Choudhury
  • Introduction to Figure Drawing
    Introduction to Figure Drawing
    06 Jun 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Join us for an engaging session on the basics of figure drawing with visiting artist Suman Choudhury.
  • What is in Culture? : A Zine-Making Workshop
    What is in Culture? : A Zine-Making Workshop
    29 May 2025, 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Explore, question, and create! Join us for a hands-on session where we unpack the idea of "culture" through zines — self-made mini-magazines that mix art, text, and personal expression.
  • Sunday Sketching
    Sunday Sketching
    25 May 2025, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    The Sunday Sketching sessions with visiting artist Suman Choudhury resume after a break, join us on 25 May 2025 at 5:30 pm.
  • Gaudiya Nritya: Shastriya Nritya of Bengal
    Gaudiya Nritya: Shastriya Nritya of Bengal
    24 May 2025, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
    Join us for an introductory workshop on Gaudiya Nritya, a graceful and expressive art form from Bengal.
  •  GOLD HOUR: A Photowalk with a Treasure Hunt Adventure!
     GOLD HOUR: A Photowalk with a Treasure Hunt Adventure!
    18 May 2025, 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India
  • Art@IITGN Film Festival 2.0
    Art@IITGN Film Festival 2.0
    29 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 31 Mar 2025, 11:00 pm
    Palaj, Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355, India

Past Events

22 December 2023
Panchayat Circle, Hostel Area, IIT Gandhinagar at 06:00 PM
Open Space: Kathak Performance

We are back with one more event under Open Space and gladly inviting you to a spectacular dance demonstration, "Kathak Performance" featuring the talented Ms Savani Sahasrabudhe with her mesmerizing choreography. Savani Sahasrabudhe started learning Kathak at the tender age of 6 under the guidance of Guru Jonaki Raghavan for 12 years and attained the prestigious Visharad. Later, she pursued her Bachelor's in Performing Arts, excelling under the renowned Guru Shama Tai Bhate from Savitribai Phule Pune University, securing the top position in her course. This would be an interactive Kathak performance, blending explanations and demonstrations.

13 January 2024
Jal Mandap 4, Near Central Arcade, IIT Gandhinagar at 10:00 AM
What's On your Plate?

Team Art@IITGN and Awaam, bring to you an opportunity to revisit your relationship with food, memories and its transformative capabilities! We are excited to present our collaboration with the talented folks at Untitled Kitchen, inviting everyone to be a part of a community dining at IIT Gandhinagar on 13th January 2024. We request the IITGN community to support the artist's vision and experiments by filling out this form, to confirm your presence at the dining. This will allow us to have a rough estimate of the quantity of food that needs to be prepared! In addition to the performative cooking and dining, we will be exhibiting documentation of ?Diri Dulsunum?, a secondary funerary rite of the Ho Adivasi community in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand where commensality is central to their practice.

3 February 2024
Old Panchayat Circle at 07:30 PM
Scrapyard Theatre Presents: Badal Sircar's Juloos

We see processions (Juloos) every day. Willingly or unwillingly, we all are a part of one or another procession. Does the procession show us the way or mislead us? Where do processions start and where do they head to? Michhil (Juloos in Hindi), widely seen as Badal Sircar?s most iconic production, is an excellent example of Third Theatre. First produced in 1974, it is still performed in several languages, within India, across the subcontinent, and even by the Indian diaspora abroad. Many typical features of Third Theatre are found in Michhil, such as intimacy and direct communication with the audience, satirically critical commentary on the status quo, the vision of a just and equitable society, a collage-like juxtaposition of sequences, the actors? bodies forming a range of sculptural images, and humor. Open & Free for all. We request all to register for the event, for the convenience of the organizers. Registration Link

27 January 2024
Jibaben Patel (Kanisa) Memorial Auditorium at 10:00 PM
Film Screenings and discussions with Directors

We are delighted to announce the screening of the following films and interaction with the Film Directors as per the following schedule. Venue: Jibaben Patel (Kanisa) Memorial Auditorium. Time: 10 pm onwards. Date: January 27, 2024 (Today). Films: 1. I?m Not the River Jhelum (2022, 95 mins) by Prabhash Chandra. 2. Side Roads (2015, 27mins) by Julia Sokolnicka.

4 November 2023
Ahmedabad, 08:00 AM
Visit To Kalamkush

We hope this message finds you well and eager for a unique experience. We are excited to announce the second event in the series of Art Exploration. This time we are hopping on to the one and only Kalam Kush. Kalam Khush is a place where waste cotton fabric scraps are transformed to create handmade paper. More than handmade papers, we will also be seeing the upcycling and recycling phenomenon in reality. Join us for a captivating curated art exploration that will transport you to the heart of Ahmedabad, where history, craftsmanship, and sustainability converge.

1 December 2023
Panchayat Circle, Hostel Area, IIT Gandhinagar, 07:00 PM
OPEN SPACE: Manipuri Dance - Redefining the Gender Spectrum

We are thrilled to get Open Space again and gladly inviting you to a spectacular dance performance evening, "Manipuri dance: redefining the gender spectrum" featuring talented artists Parna Chakraborty, Kankana Singh and Tanisha Bhadury with their mesmerizing performances. The distinctively interesting aspect of Manipuri dance form lies in its difference between the Lasya(feminine) and Tandava (masculine) styles. This distinction is enhanced by its costumes, movement vocabulary and training patterns.

3 December 2023
Jasubhai Memorial Auditorium, 09:00 PM
Jai Bhim

We are excited to invite you to a screening of Jai Bhim. This event is open to the entire IITGN community, and we encourage everyone to join us for an evening of meaningful storytelling. Jai Bhim is a thought-provoking film that explores important social issues and highlights the question of justice in a caste society. The movie has received critical acclaim for its impactful narrative and compelling performances.

8 December 2023
Clay Studio, Beauki Hostel, IIT Gandhinagar, 11:00 AM
Make a Mural: A Clay Studio Session on Collective Creation

The Clay Studio at the IITGN campus has been a place of discovery and exploration for many working with clay for the first time! Your continued interest in the initiatives we plan has allowed us to thrive and provide necessary resources to those curious about the world of terracotta and ceramics. We therefore invite all the residents of IITGN to join us at the Clay Studio as we collectively paint a mural that reflects our continued dedication to building spaces of exploration and expression for all! Let's paint the walls, as we pour in our laughter, stories and songs while we make the studio come to life.

16 December 2023
Ground Floor, Central Arcade, IIT Gandhinagar, 05:00 PM
The Flea Market: Alumni Homecoming

We are thrilled to invite you to the IITGN Flea Market, an enchanting evening that promises to ignite your senses and immerse you in a world of creativity, colors, and community spirit. This event is a celebration of the exceptional talents that reside within our own campus, and we are excited to showcase the brilliant artwork of our very own artists.

2 October 2023
Art Studio, Central Arcade, IIT Gandhinagar, 10:30 AM
Exploring Natural Dyes with ColourAshram

We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop in collaboration with ColorAshram Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting sustainable practices in the textile industry. ColorAshram has been at the forefront of making zero-waste dyes, and we are thrilled to bring their expertise to our community. This workshop is a unique opportunity to explore sustainable practices in the textile industry, reduce our environmental footprint, and gain valuable skills that can be applied in your creative projects or research endeavors.

30 September 2023
Art Studio, Central Arcade, IIT Gandhinagar
Fabric Painting

Explore paint on cloth in the Fabric Painting Workshop. A quick guide for beginners covering basics like suitable fabric paint and techniques for painting on clothes. Tips on sealing acrylic paint on fabric for durability.

6 September 2023
AB 1/201, Learning Theatre, IIT Gandhinagar
Kaleidoscope: A series of Short Films

Delight in the world of cinema with "Kaleidoscope," directed by Dr. Sameer and Kaumudi Sahasrabudhe. An adventure into live action, animation, and more. Experience a cinematic kaleidoscope featuring heartwarming tales and avant-garde wonders.

Artists of the

IITGN community

We envision forming a strong Network of Creative Practitioners at IIT Gandhinagar to interact with each other as well as contribute to the overall vision of ART@IITGN. Encouraging Artists of the IITGN community who are practicing any form of ART (self-taught, formally trained, amateur, professional) to connect with us via this form.

Inviting

Collaboration

We envision forming a strong Network of Creative Practitioners at IIT Gandhinagar to interact with each other as well as contribute to the overall vision of ART@IITGN. Encouraging Artists of the IITGN community who are practicing any form of ART (self-taught, formally trained, amateur, professional) to connect with us via this form.

Art@IITGN invites expressions of interest for collaborations with institutes, organizations and individuals. Reach us via art(at)iitgn.ac.in

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