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.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage first to fifth grade students of the Government Primary School, Banakal in Mudigere taluk, Chikkamagaluru district. This 15-month project, titled Kitakiyaachagina Keeta Vismaya (Wonders of Insects Beyond the Window), is an arts-integrated journey into the amazing and complex world of insects. This project uses art to illustrate the curriculum in science through the process of ‘seeing’ and ‘understanding’. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA along 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, exhibition, workshop, travelling, living and publication.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage eighth-grade students of the Government High School, Kadagattur in Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru district. This 15-month project, Sunna Sonne Vaddi Baddi—a theatre experiment in language arts addresses the linguistic challenges of the students through three key areas: voice modulations, reading and writing. The outcome of this project will be a series of performances in the school. 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, travelling living and stationery.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA which will engage eighth grade students of the Government Higher School, Kiresura in Hubli taluk, Dharwad district. Through various arts-integrated activities like reading, writing, storytelling, music, theatre and creating a herbarium this project connects to curriculum in geography, language and science. The project, titled Aralikatte - Terada Vaachanaalaya, will create a platform under a tree as an open library to connect students to nature and encourage creative expression. The outcome of the project will be a publication and an exhibition at 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, materials, publication, workshop and living and travelling.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA titled Pholwen Toer (Blooming Buds), that will engage sixth to seventh-grade students from the International Educational Institute, in Braripora Bonakoot village, Bandipora, Kashmir UT, connecting them to the local histories, heritage and cultural expressions of the region. The project uniquely involves local artists practising Papier Mache and Bhaand Pather as mentors and facilitators fostering a sense of pride and ownership among the younger generation. The outcome of the project will be a public performance and an exhibition. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, the process document and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, printing, material, exhibition and performance.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA titled Mera Aas Pados, that will engage fourth and fifth grade students studying at BND Public School, a school run by Dehat Uthan and Cultural Society in New Delhi, Delhi to facilitate an exploration of their cultural roots and identity through a series of multidisciplinary activities. The project attempts to foster a connection to their lived experiences in Katwaria Sarai. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition and a publication. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, the copies of the publication, the process document and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, workshop, publication, exhibition, hiring equipment and travel and living.
For the implementation of a Foundation Project by IFA titled Common Man – Malgudiyallondu Mane Maadi, that will engage fifth to seventh grade students studying at Arivu Vidhya Samsthe, a school run by Arivu Education and Cultural Trust in Mysuru to disseminate the literature and creative expressions of RK Narayan and RK Laxman through a series of art activities. The project attempts to engage students with their local literary legacy and foster creativity through filmmaking, reading, writing, theatre and caricaturing. The outcome of the project will be an exhibition, a publication and performances. The Project Coordinator’s deliverables to IFA with the final report will be photographs, the copies of the publication, the process document and video documentation of the entire project. Project funds will pay for contract fees, travel and living, publication, costumes and sets, hire of equipment, stationary and hire of venue.
