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Catalyst and Engage Grants 2024-25 Recipients
Goa Open Arts Announces
Catalyst and Engage Grants 2024-25 Recipients
Goa Open Arts is excited to unveil the recipients of the Catalyst and Engage Grants for 2024-25. These grants continue our commitment to supporting the vibrant artist community in Goa.
Congratulations!
The Catalyst Grant will award INR 50,000 each to six talented artists for the development of innovative art projects.
The completed works will be showcased at the Goa Open Arts grantee exhibition in April 2025, in collaboration with the Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts.​
Engage Grant Recipient
The Engage Grant provides INR 50,000 to Studio Button, a collective partnering with a local children’s home to produce an animated film. Through hands-on animation workshops, Studio Button aims to support children in isolation, fostering their creative and social skills.​​
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Mentorship
This year’s grantees will benefit from mentorship by esteemed senior artists from Goa, who will provide valuable feedback and guidance to the granteees.
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SUBODH KERKAR
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NANDITA KUMAR
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