For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA under Explorations which will involve experiments in the making of a graphic narrative in mixed-media book form, by aggregating personal stories regarding women’s health and the social stigmas surrounding it, from a queer artist’s perspective. The outcome of the project will be an interactive and engaging book-form set in a public place, combining different mediums like sculpture, textiles, and video, contributing to a larger graphic narrative. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be documentation of the artistic process of making the graphic narrative book form. Project funds will pay for materials, hire of equipment, installation, contract fees, publicity and marketing, travel and living, and hire of venue.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage seventh grade students of Government Model Kannada Primary School, Maalamaddi, Dharwad district with a project exploring the art of cattle rearing and buffalo milk distribution practised by the Gauli community in and around Dharwad district, along with the exploration of the popular sweet – Dharwad Peda. Students will understand the history and geographical spread of this community, and engage with the role of the buffalo connecting it to their curriculum in social science, science, and language. The outcome of this project will be a performance in the school premise and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, travel and living, materials, workshop, documentation, and printing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage seventh grade students of Vinobhabave Government Higher Primary School in Chittavadagi, Hospet taluk, Vijayanagara district with the project titled Naisargika Layadalli Hindustani Sangeetada Mukhakuhi, connecting the rhythmic patterns of nature with Hindustani music. Students will be engaged in a series of listening activities to capture and observe various sound patterns in nature in relation to Hindustani musical rhythms. These sound explorations will be linked to their curriculum in environmental science and languages. The outcome of this project will be a performance and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, performance, printing, documentation, food, hire of equipment, and materials.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage sixth grade students of Government Model Higher Primary School in Tadasa, Shiggaon taluk, Haveri district with the project titled Korama Samudaya Eduve Kalegala Samudaya. Students will explore the art and culture of the Korama tribal community connecting it to their curriculum in environmental science and languages. Students will engage with the craft practices of the community and train in the Koravanji folk art form. The outcome of this project will be a performance, exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, still and video documentation of the process, exhibition and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, travel and living, documentation, materials, printing, and workshop.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage sixth grade students of Government Higher Primary School in Chikka Hunasur, Hunasur taluk, Mysore district with the folk stories and songs of folk hero and saint Manteswamy, associated with the Neelagara community. Students will engage with the community and the musical instruments used by Neelagara artists, and the project will connect to their curriculum in languages and social science. The outcome of this project will be a performance and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, travel and living, documentation, hire of equipment, materials, and printing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage sixth and seventh grade students of Kasturba Gandhi Residential School, Alavandi, Koppal district with a project interpreting folk stories of Heggappa through Bayalata art form. Students will explore the ritualistic practice of Heggappana Kunita by the Gorava community connecting it to their curriculum in languages, mathematics, and environmental science. The focus of this project is to widen knowledge about the folklore and cultural practices in Karnataka. The outcome of this project will be a performance in the school premise and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, travel and living, documentation, hire of Equipment, materials, and printing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage sixth grade students of the Government Higher Primary School, Kurtakoti, in Gadag taluk, Gadag district. This 15-month project Videshi Hhakkigala Taana is centred around the Magadi Bird Sanctuary. Home to diverse birds, this project explores the ecological significance of bird migration through visual, theatre and language arts with the aim of helping students to observe and connect with the natural world around them. The outcome of the project will be a publication, exhibition and performance in the school. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA along with the final report will be a copy of the publication, photographs and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, travelling living and stationery.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage fourth and sixth grade students of Government Higher Primary School in Maraluru, Gouribidanur taluk, Chikkaballapura district with the project titled Nelagamalu (Fragrance of the Ground). Students will engage with the translation of folk songs from Telugu to Kannada connecting it to their curriculum in languages and social science. Students will also be involved in practising the folk dance form jade kolata. The outcome of this project will be a performance and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include a copy of the publication, still and video documentation of the process and the performance. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, materials, documentation, printing, and travel and living.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage fifth grade students of the Government Higher Primary Urdu School, Dharwad taluk, Dharwad district. The project will engage students in various language arts, visual arts and theatrical activities with the Garaga Khadi Gram Udyog, a centre of crafting of the Indian national flag from khadi fabric, since 1974. The project titled Neladallu Noolinallu Deshapremave (Patriotism from Soil and Cotton Thread), will connect students with local histories. The outcome of the project will be publications, performances and an exhibition in the school. The Project Coordinator's deliverables to IFA, along with the final report, will be copies of the publications, photographs, and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, publication, living and travelling and material.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage eighth-grade students of the Government High School, Channalli, in Sindhanur taluk, Raichur district. This 15-month project titled Konte Rotti-Suggiya Sambhrama—a celebration of harvest festival—connects students to the food practices and folklore of the region. The outcome of the project will be a series of performances, an exhibition, and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA along with the final report are copies of the publication, photographs and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, workshop, performance, materials, travelling, living and publication.
