Yesterday, I completed and photographed the final artwork in my grant-supported series. Titled Diya: A Journey Through Tradition, this piece is inspired by the light of the Diya and incorporates influences from Kalamkari, Madhubani, Mandana, and Gond art traditions. The spiral symbolizes light spreading outward, connecting knowledge, creativity, and cultural heritage. Completing this artwork on the final day of the grant period feels especially meaningful. I am grateful for t

Explore the Folk and Tribal Arts of India during Summer Community Day at White Bear Center for the Arts! This hands-on, all-ages art activity features Kalamkari, Madhubani, Gond, Warli, and Kolam traditions. Participants can choose from pre-drawn designs and learn the unique visual language of each art form by adding patterns, lines, dots, colors, and decorative details. Discover the storytelling, symbolism, and artistic techniques that have been passed down through generati

ArT at 967 Payne Facebook Link · Join us April 24-26! Get ready for a vibrant fusion of heritage and vision! We are thrilled to welcome back the incredible Shakun Maheshwari as a featured guest artist for the 2026 Spring Art Crawl at Art @ 967 Payne. A longtime friend of our Solidarity Street Gallery and Art Crawl events, Shakun brings a world of storytelling to our space. From the intricate beauty of traditional Indian folk arts to contemporary Western styles, her paintings