OUR COMMITMENT
A multidisciplinary arts residency in Ch. Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), a UNESCO heritage city which encourages regional artisans, national and international artists to come together to transcend the boundaries of art, culture and creative processes to explore avant-garde ideas.
We encourage creating art on the theme of ecology, cultural heritage, arts-culture linkages, globalization, biodiversity, environmental sustainability, climate change, human adaptations, and social development through arts and creativity for a better world.
RIPPLES OF CHANGE
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Community Participation & Learning
Engages students, local artists and citizens through workshops, performances, exhibitions and collaborative projects, fostering pride and cultural ownership.
Heritage Innovation & Place-making
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Reinterprets heritage through contemporary art, creating vibrant public experiences that keep culture relevant and accessible for future generations.
Art & Cultural Exchange
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Brings together national and international artists to create contemporary work inspired by local heritage, positioning the region as a global cultural destination.
Local Economy & Cultural Tourism
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Attracts visitors, promotes regional crafts and artisans, and creates new economic opportunities for local businesses through cultural programming and public events.
Knowledge, Diversity & Capacity Building
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Encourages cross-cultural dialogue, mentorship and skill-sharing, exposing communities to diverse artistic practices while strengthening local creative ecosystems.
Our Cultural
Exchange Partners
Experts in arts, environmental sustainability, cultural heritage preservation, and textile traditions providing valuable insights and guidance to nurture a transformative ecological art experience in Aurangabad.
ARTIST-IN-FOCUS
A Bharatanāṭyam dancer, disciple of the guru Padmashree Adyar K Lakshman, Lucrezia is also a theatre artist, researcher, and pedagogue, with a strong academic background in literature and Indology (MA, University of Milan). Her work bridges traditional Indian performing arts and Western theatrical practice, combining embodied research, pedagogy, and creation.
Founder of Sagome Teatro Association and Director of Accademia Sangam (Milan), Lucrezia collaborates with major cultural and educational institutions including Accademia Teatro alla Scala (Milan), the University of Milan, and other European academic contexts. Her performance work spans India and Europe, with solo appearances during the Madras Music and Dance Season and at major venues in Chennai and India. She performs and collaborates regularly with Darpana Academy, an India-based theatre company in Ahmedabad directed by Mallika Sarabhai and with cultural institutes such as the Goethe-Institut Chennai.
Recipient of the Natyaratna Award (2019 Trinity Arts Festival, Chennai), Lucrezia was selected as Visiting Artist (2021–22) at the Center for Hellenic Studies, Harvard University (Washington DC). She continues her training with masters like Leela Samson, Mavin Khoo, Meena Raman and Roja Kannan.
Lucrezia Maniscotti,
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FORMER ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
PRADEEP GUPTA
Contemporary Dancer
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Apply for the Residencies
Currently, the opportunities at the residency are through curated invitations. We are open to international collaborations for artists with travel and work grants. Send in your proposals for the residency with your brief interest and concept note (not exceeding 500 words), along with your detailed bio.We will reach out if your proposal aligns with the residency.