Open Call, Water and the Arts

Water in its myriad forms, is deeply connected to culture and communities through the performing arts, such as music, songs, theatre, dance, poetry, puppetry and storytelling. For example, the Bhatiyalis, a genre of music developed by the fishermen based on their life on the boat and the flowing waters. Rivers which play a very significant role in terms of their spiritual connection have made a mark in several traditional hymns. The presence of other different sources of water like rainfall or springs and waterfalls have been referred to innumerable times in folk songs and Indian classical ragas. Instruments such as the Jaltarang, Ghatam and the Mann which has been developed entirely using the physical dynamics of water and its carrier, have a direct relationship with water and play a significant role in the field of music.

Living Waters Museum, a virtual platform visualising narrative on our water heritage, invites you to contribute a performance that showcases your take on celebrating your water heritage. This invitation is open to everyone of all ages. All entries will be featured on our social media handles and the ones shortlisted by an independent jury on the basis of their presentation and their significance, will be curated and hosted on our virtual museum: www.livingwatersmuseum.org. All such shortlisted pieces with original content and hosted by our virtual museum will also be eligible to receive a small remuneration for the same. Please read all points in the open call image files and find this link to register: Paani ki Kahani