Join an art residency and cultural exchange in Saharanpur, India

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  Description

  It is an art promotion initiatives offering international residencies, workshops, exhibition and community art project in a small town Sarsawa, U.P, India.
  Ancestral house studio, nestled in a traditional Indian rural setting, offers a unique artistic
  perspective that blends heritage and creativity. Our vision is to create a dynamic art studio that
  seamlessly blends rural inspiration with urban creativity, encourage artistic innovation, community connection, and cultural exchange in a small-town setting. Our misison is to provide a space for artists to experiment, innovate, and showcase their work. Offer workshops, classes, and residencies to nurture artistic talent. Collaborate with international artists to facilitate cross-cultural exchange. The studio includes three rooms, an open courtyard, a kitchen, and essential facilities for comfortable daily living on the ground floor. The first floor houses a studio room, an open space, and a terrace garden. The second floor is a ceramic studio and an open space for
  town views and leisure. We currently employ a maid who takes care of the kitchen and cleaning the studio.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Teaching

  Light gardening

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Culture

  

  Plant care

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Cycling
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  It is located in a traditional part of the town, offering Workawayers an authentic experience of everyday local life and culture. By living in the community, you will gain insight into the customs, traditions, and daily routines of the people. The town is home to several old buildings and historical ruins that reflect its rich heritage, while the nearby city of Saharanpur is internationally known for its exquisite woodcraft and traditional craftsmanship.
  
  Through workshops and creative activities, Workawayers will have the opportunity to interact with local students, exchange ideas, and learn from one another in a meaningful way. You can also experience Indian home cooking and learn traditional recipes during your stay.
  
  We believe that cultural exchange is a two-way journey. We welcome people from different backgrounds to share their knowledge, learn from the local community, and grow together through creativity, collaboration, and mutual respect.

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  Help

  We believe in the spirit of cultural exchange and community. As a Workawayer, you are invited to share your skills and creativity with local students through workshops in drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, printmaking, or any other artistic or craft-based practice you enjoy.
  
  You can also support us by helping us promote our residency programmes online, reaching artists from around the world and contributing to the growth of our international creative community.
  
  As part of everyday life at the studio, we appreciate your help in keeping the shared spaces clean and welcoming, caring for the plants, and contributing to a positive, respectful, and collaborative environment for everyone.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hindi: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  It would be nice learn German and french.
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  Accommodation

  We provide comfortable accommodation in a private room, along with home-cooked vegetarian meals during your stay. We encourage Workawayers to be part of our daily routine by helping with simple kitchen tasks, such as preparing meals, washing dishes, and keeping the kitchen clean. We believe that sharing everyday responsibilities creates a warm, respectful, and community-oriented living environment.

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  What else ...

  Workawayers can explore the town and its surrounding areas during their free time. The nearby city of Saharanpur, renowned for its traditional woodcraft, offers artisan workshops and a vibrant fabric market to explore. The Yamuna River basin, located about 7 km from us, is also worth visiting for a peaceful nature experience.
  
  Public transport is available, and auto-rickshaws and taxis can easily be booked for local travel.
  
  It is located in a traditional Indian neighbourhood. We kindly ask all Workawayers to respect the local culture, customs, and community by keeping noise to a minimum, dressing appropriately in public spaces, and being considerate of our neighbours. We believe that mutual respect helps create a positive experience for both our guests and the local community.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Digital nomads are very welcome here. If your work schedule allows, we’d love your support in promoting the studio through photography, videography, social media content, graphic design, website improvements, writing, or other digital skills. Creating photos and short videos that showcase the studio, local culture, workshops, and residency life can help us reach artists from around the world. We are happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can balance your remote work with contributing to our place.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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