Volunteer Residencies
Volunteer residencies connect artists with NGOs in and around Delhi. The typical outcome of the residency is a mural in the children’s space. The children really enjoy the process of mural-making: the brainstorming of ideas on paper (during which time they pick up new techniques), the transferring of their ideas on to the wall, and finally the painting. Of course they then get to live with the outcome, and enjoy their work for as long as it lasts.
From the moment an artist or an organisation approaches us we take immense care in curating the interaction. We look for a good match, placing artists carefully – taking into consideration their experience, their language skills, their available time. We help to conceptualise a project with its stakeholders: artists, kids and NGO or school staff. We provide materials and will support as much or as little is required during the project.
The artist’s role in an Artreach project is to enable children to realise their vision for their space. To help them explore their ideas, transfer them to the wall, and then execute them so that they end up with something they feel proud of and happy to live with. This can be an immensely empowering activity for these kids. Along the way the artist imparts all sorts of skills and techniques as well as ways of seeing that might be new or different.
Every project quickly develops its own energy. They always feel different and the walls have a distinct character at the end.
From the moment an artist or an organisation approaches us we take immense care in curating the interaction. We look for a good match, placing artists carefully – taking into consideration their experience, their language skills, their available time. We help to conceptualise a project with its stakeholders: artists, kids and NGO or school staff. We provide materials and will support as much or as little is required during the project.
The artist’s role in an Artreach project is to enable children to realise their vision for their space. To help them explore their ideas, transfer them to the wall, and then execute them so that they end up with something they feel proud of and happy to live with. This can be an immensely empowering activity for these kids. Along the way the artist imparts all sorts of skills and techniques as well as ways of seeing that might be new or different.
Every project quickly develops its own energy. They always feel different and the walls have a distinct character at the end.
“My experience with you was very nice. I don’t even know how to draw and paint but you came to Jamghat and did many activities with us. The activities were excellent and I learnt something new about drawing in those two days. I want to say ‘thank you’ for your guidance and for the beautiful mural!”
Arbaz, 13 years, Jamghat
We have partnered with NGOs Salaam Baalak Trust, Aman Biradari-Rainbow Homes, Jamghat, Karm Marg, Udayan Care, Yuva Ekta Foundation. To read more about our NGO partners, click here.
Our volunteers have been Indian and International artists. To read more about the artists we work with, click here.
“The mural at the Jama Masjid Shelter was a unique artistic experience as we collaborated with kids and women who have a life completely apart from ours with often no art, and yet with colour I felt we could connect beautifully! Both days were filled to the brim with conversation and laughter, and somehow through it we ended up with a whole wall of art and many paintings on paper. I found it inspiring to have the kids express themselves so well through drawing, with no training at all. I really enjoyed talking and hearing their stories through the work process as well.” |
“Nothing in life is more beautiful than colours, and colours that are spread by you on the wall of our home are even more beautiful because of the love and affection you have put in it . We highly appreciate and admire your hard work and effort. It's only because of you that our walls have become a piece of art in many ways. Your presence gave our children a sea of opportunities to learn new things and look at things differently. You have inspired them to do things in their own ways. Nothing could have better than this. It was an honour to have you with us. Let there be many more such opportunities in future.” |
How To Apply
Artreach takes pride in managing each project with great care and sensitivity so that the experience for all participants is transformative, something they will never forget.
If you would like to apply for a volunteer residency, please email our Programme Office at [email protected].
If you would like to apply for a volunteer residency, please email our Programme Office at [email protected].
Recent Residencies
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Sonam Chaturvedi at Udayan Care Boys Home, Noida - February 2017
Artist Sonam Chaturvedi conducted a four-day long mural making residency with the children of Udayan Care boys home located in Noida. In the workshop, the enthusiastic children traced shadows using torch light and surrounding objects and made their own imaginary creatures of another world culminating in to two lively murals at their residential home. Here are some glimpses from the mural residency View Gallery |
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Anarya Dodes at Kutumb Foundation Learning Centre in Savda Ghevra,- August 2016
New Delhi based artist Anarya Dodes spent a boisterous and colour filled weekend in August at The Kutumb Foundation Learning Centre in Savda Ghevra. Savda Ghevra is a resettlement colony for those forcibly displaced by the frantic building and beautification drive surrounding the Commonwealth Games in 2010. It was an unprecedented trek for the artist and Aryakrishnan Ra, our Programme Officer and the enthusiasm and talent of the 15 children made for exciting times. We look forward to our return to Savda Ghevra View Gallery |
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Vidhi Sharma and Anarya Dodes at Vidya, August 2016
Recent graduates from Ambedkar University, artists Vidhi Sharma and Anarya Dodes spent 3 merry monsoon mornings with 17 Grade 2 children of the MCD School, Police Training Colony, Malviya Nagar. They made a pile of drawings and 1 large scroll which resulted in 2 lively hopscotches and a mural. View Gallery We thank all the members of Artreach for conducting 3 days workshop for students of PTS centre. Students are very happy to play hopscotch early morning and during break time. Younger children learn counting written on the poles. The wall outside 2nd class looks colourful. Children are eager to paint remaining walls as well. One of the child from 2nd class (Radhika) said 'Mam,Majja aa gya' (Mam, it was fun). Teachers also enjoyed, giving it a finishing touch. We are looking forward to have many such activities in the school in future. Gaytri Kapani, Project Coordinator PTS Vidya School |
