CHANDANA ART FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL
With CAFI you Preserve & Promote Arts & Culture
I am a dreamer, i am indeed a practicle dreamer, my dreams are not airy nothings, i want to convert my dreams into, realities as far as possible
– mahatma gandiji
Chandana Art Foundation International [CAFI] is an independent Charitable Trust based in Bangalore, CAFI is devoted for promoting, preserving and revitalising the artistic and cultural heritage of India. Art is the living, breathing, and joyous representation of traditional, modern or classical culture, CAFI is working towards unearthing creative solutions to complex challenges, cultivating an environment for creative, artistic, musical expression and cultural resources of India, since 1999.
The goal of CAFI is to create an intellectual and cultural environment that supports marginalized individuals, especially women, children, and people with disabilities, by providing access to education.
National Conference on
Śilpavidyā Samucchaya
Chandana Art Foundation International in association with The Mythic Society organized a two-day National Conference titled Śilpavidyā Samucchaya-Facets of Indian Traditional Sculptures, on 11th-12th March 2023, Saturday and Sunday at Centenary Hall, 2nd Floor, Mythic Society, Nrupatunga Road, Bengaluru-560001.
Sri Yadugiri Yatiraja Narayana Ramanuja Jeeyar Swami ji, 41st pontiff of Sri Yadugiri Yatiraja Mutt inaugurated the National Conference on Śilpavidyā Samucchaya on 11-08-2022 at 11.00 AM.
Prof K. Narahari, the President of the Mythic Society, Professor M. Kotresh, the Department of History & Archaeology at Tumkur University, and Sri Talur Venkatesh K, the Managing Trustee, of Chandana Art Foundation International, graced the occasion.
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CHANDANA ART RESOURCE & RESEARCH CENTRE
The CAFI is Committed, the blue prints have been drawn The groundwork is under way, Now we need your support, It starts with you, Together we’ll create Something bigger than all of us……
Art and Cultural Education is a lifelong process that involves developing interests, attitudes, aptitudes, and inclinations. The CHANDANA ART RESOURCE & RESEARCH CENTRE’ of CAFI plays a crucial role in this learning process by providing various facilities and services. Its multimedia reference library makes invaluable material easily accessible to the public, artists, research scholars, neo-literates, school dropouts, educated adults, and the public in general. It offers an opportunity for people to learn and create national awareness about day-to-day events in the country and instills in them a sense of participation and dedication towards national reconstruction in all genres and disciplines. The CHANDANA ART RESOURCE & RESEARCH CENTRE also contributes to conserving our Art and Cultural Heritage.
This Centre will be a place for arts resource that is accessible to all students with talent and drive, regardless of socioeconomic status. An Arts and cultural hub of southern Bengaluru urban city life is a place of expression and entertainment for students, faculty, staff, and alumni and a major performance and exhibition center, Creating Community Collaboration across disciplines, schools and colleges.
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With CAFI you Preserve & Promote Arts & Culture
Art & Cultural Education is a never ending process. It is a journey from innocence to experience with varied interest, attitudes, aptitudes, inclinations. CAFI brings life to creative expression of children and community on a common platform of art, which express their vision.
Individualised Art & Craft Education for Blind & Visually Impaired
The best and the most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched They must be felt with the heart – Hellen Keller
Traditional Wood Carving Camp
The first-ever State-level Traditional Wood Carving Camp was organized by the Chandana Art Foundation International in association with the Karnataka Shilpa Kala Academy, Ministry of Kannada & Culture, GOK, from February 10th to February 24th, 2021, at The School of Ancient Wisdom in Devanahalli.
Shri D.V. Srinath, Senior Assistant Director of the Handicrafts Board, inaugurated the Traditional Wood Carving Camp by lighting the lamp. In attendance were Shri K. Venkatesh, Managing Trustee of CAFI, Shri Ram Menon, Managing Trustee of TSAW, Shri Veeranna M Arkasali, Chairman of Karnataka ShilpaKala Academy, Shri K. Sridhara Murthy, Member of KSA, Shri R. Chandrashekar, Registrar of KSA, and Shri G.L. Bhat, Shilpa Guru & Camp Director.
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VIRGIN PRODUCED INDIA – Mural Art Camp
Virgin Produced India (VPI) partnered with Chandana Art Foundation International to organize a six-day art workshop for children from rural Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The enthusiastic local kids were the perfect fit for the challenge, and the team was committed to encouraging creativity.
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