For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage sixth and seventh grade students of the Government Higher Primary School in Menasagere village, Maddur taluk, Mandya district, with Mudalapaya Yakshagana, a local art form that is rapidly disappearing from the cultural life of the region. The students will learn about the history and practices of this form through a series of sessions conducted by community artists, and apply their learning to texts from their mathematics and language curriculum. The outcome of the project will be a series of performances in the presence of school staff and community members. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will include photographs and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, documentation, material, travel and living, and publicity and marketing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage 35 students of Government Lower Primary School, Doniyavara Thota, Metagudda village in Mudhol taluk, Bagalkot district. Titled Bete Nayigala Kote Mudhol (Mudhol: The Fort of Dogs), this 15 month initiative aims to nurture observation, curiosity, expression, and creative connections through the cultural and ecological lens of the Mudhol hound. By integrating Environmental Science, Mathematics, and Kannada with creative writing, sculpture, mural-making, and community documentation, the project positions the dog as a central figure of inquiry and imagination. The outcome of this project will be an exhibition. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be copies of the photographs and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, workshop, material, travelling and living, exhibition, printing and documentation.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage fifth grade students of the Government Higher Primary School, Noolvi, in Hubballi taluk, Dharawad district. Titled Hatti Bandhisuva Mattu Vibhajisuva Daragalu (Cotton: Threads that Bind and Divide)— an inquiry through soil, society, and self. This 15-month initiative aims to foster environmental awareness and research thinking through folk stories, performances, and creative writing by integrating science, culture, and art into a meaningful learning experience. The outcome of this project will be a series of performances. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be still and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for travelling and living, contract fees, material and stationary, workshop and printing.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage 35 students of Government Lower Primary School, Sannakere, in Koppa taluk, Chikkamagaluru district. Titled Jenu Naanu (Honey and Me), this 15-month initiative aims to deepen children's understanding of pollination, ecological balance, and the food chain, while nurturing environmental consciousness. By integrating science, environmental studies, and language learning, the project creates a dynamic and interdisciplinary classroom experience. The outcome of this project will be performances, an exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be copies of the publication, photographs and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for travelling and living, contract fees, material and stationary, printing, and performance.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage 37 students of fifth and sixth grades of the Government Model Kannada Boys School, Hulkoti, in Gadag taluk Gadag district. Titled Mudranakashi Namma Gadag, this 15 month initiative is crafted to explore the resources and processes of local printing presses, nurturing students' curiosity, observational abilities, creative thinking, and practical reasoning, laying the foundation for deeper, more meaningful learning. The outcome of this project will be an exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be copies of the publication, photographs and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, publication, travel and living, material and stationary, exhibition and workshop.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage eight grade students of the Government High School, Guledagudda in Badami taluk, Bagalkot district. Titled Samayada Elegalu, this 15-month project weaves together the century-old architectural heritage of the school building with the living stories and sensory designs of the local weaving community. Through interdisciplinary exploration involving history, science, social studies, and art, students engage with the deeper meanings embedded in handwoven textiles, nearby ecosystems, tools, and the daily rituals of making. The outcome of this project will be an exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be copies of the publication, photographs, and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for material and stationary, travelling and living, contract fees, exhibition, and publication.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage fifth grade students of the Government Model Higher Primary School Taranagar, in Sandur taluk, Ballari District. Titled Bayalata Patya Samyojita Prayoga – Bayalata Curriculum Integrated Experiment, this 15-month initiative aims to encourage creativity, collaboration, and communication, transforming learning into a joyful and meaningful experience. The outcome of this project will be performance. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be copies of the photographs, and the video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, performance, materials, travelling and living.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA under Arts Platforms that will facilitate puppet labs as a platform that will train puppeteers, facilitating collaborations with senior artists as mentors, thus providing a supportive environment for creating experimental work in puppetry, and thereby building a skilled and connected community. The outcomes of the project will be the puppet lab, online mentoring sessions and final showcase of four new final puppetry shows. The Project Coordinator's deliverables to IFA, along with the final report, will be the photographic and audio-visual documentation of the artistic process of the labs, workshops and the final puppetry shows. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, materials, documentation, printing and stationery.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA under Arts Platforms that will create a queer-centered arts platform that will foster community and skill-building through a series of workshops, performances, and discussions in Goa. The outcomes of the project will be a series of queer-centered gatherings, including workshops, conversations, and performances. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA, along with the final report, will be photographic and audio-visual documentation of the gatherings and work-in-progress tracks. Project funds will pay for contract fees, hire of equipment, travel and living, and materials.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA under Arts Platforms that will create a podcast series exploring the intersection of copyright law and art. Hosted by a lawyer and musician, it will leverage the uniqueness of human voice as an art tool, which is common to podcasts, vocal music and resonant legal rhetoric. The outcomes of the project will be a series of podcasts that will demystify, and simplify copyright law and art, to make the information more accessible to artists, through discussions between law experts and artists. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA, along with the final report, will include podcast episodes, along with corresponding infographics and social media posts. Project funds will pay for contract fees, production, hire of venue, and stationery.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA under Seminars that seeks to discuss the present state of the practice of musical instruments making in Upper Assam. This seminar in Assamese language is tentatively titled Indigenous musical instruments making in Upper-Assam: Understanding Present state and future course. The seminar will address what can be called as ‘indigenous’, and how indigeneity is connected to musical instruments. The seminar aims to map indigenous musical instruments making processes and practices, to bring together makers/practitioners/artisans of musical instruments to understand the present state of these practices and identify possibilities to structure and organise these practices for future development. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, documentation, hire of venue, hire of equipment, materials, and publicity.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage third to eighth-grade students of the Bharatiya Bidya Niketan Gurukul, in Kalimela, Malkangiri district, Odisha. This 15-month project titled Children's Art Museum: Celebrating Tribal Art through Young Creators offers a unique way for children to connect with and appreciate indigenous cultures of Koya, Paroja and Gadabas tribal communities. This project aims to establish a community art museum within the school campus. The outcome of the project will be a museum, 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 workshop, performance, exhibition, documentation and contract fees.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA under Arts Projects (Research/Practice) that will explore Bangalore’s urban transformation through oral histories of retired PSU managers, highlighting their experiences of deindustrialisation, shifting identities and nostalgia in the post-liberalisation era of the city. Using a multidisciplinary approach, including social sciences research methods, illustrations and creative mapping the project will culminate in a zine. The outcome of the project will be an illustrated zine, public lectures and interactive sessions. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be physical and digital copies of the zine, and audio-visual or photographic documentation of the public lectures and interactive sessions. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, printing and stationery, subscription of software services, purchase of books, materials, and hire of venue.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage fourth to eighth grade students of the Patel Motilal Thakur Memorial School (PMTM), run by Maruti Shiksha Avam Samaj Kalyan Samiti, in Hatpipliya, Ratlam district. This 15-month project titled Malv Mati Gahan Gambhir Dag-Dag Roti Pag-Pag Nir reflects the deep cultural heritage and self-sustaining nature of the Malwa region, where tradition, knowledge, and resources are deeply ingrained in everyday life. The project aims to draw from this rich cultural foundation to innovate in classroom teaching by integrating the Malvi language, traditional art, and community knowledge. The outcome of the project will be a series of performances, exhibitions and a multilingual dictionary (Malvi-Hindi-English). The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be a copy of the publication, photographs, and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for workshop, publication, travel and living, contract fees, documentation, stationary and materials and communication.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA that will engage seventh to 10th grade students of the Ghasiara Vidyapith (HS), in Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas district. In this 15-month project titled The Infinite Sky Beyond Books, the school hopes to demystify difficult subjects and enhance the educational process by integrating art forms like music, multimedia, theater, dance, puppetry, painting, and sculpture into the curriculum. In addition, the school wants to make educational experiences enjoyable through promoting individual creativity. The outcome of the project will be a series of performances, exhibitions and in-house discussions. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, materials, hire of equipment, travel and living, performance, workshop, stationary and documentation.
