The Raghurajpur International Art/Culture Exchange (RIA/CE) is an opportunity for contemporary, conceptual and craft artists to exchange ideas and skills with the traditional craftspeople of Orissa, India.

During the 5-week exchange, artists from around the world will have the opportunity to study with master craftsmen and learn traditional skills such as palm leaf carving, stone and wood carving, pata chitra and tassar painting, dhokra (metal casting), coir (coconut straw) toy making, paper maché mask making, ganjapa playing card making, and cow dung toy making. Performing artists can learn classical dance forms such as as gotipua, odishi, and folk forms like naga, durga, and horse dancing.

These skills can then be incorporated into the artists' practice.  Explorations of Orissa's rich culture, erotic carvings, holy sites and religious celebrations will also take place.  Visit the website or contact International Coordinator Carol Hummel at c.a.hummel@hotmail.com for further information.