Arati Kushwaha

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Summary:

With my sound experience inteaching, relationship management skills, creative leadership and engagement,creative facilitation, and established networks in visual arts, contemporary arts, nationally. I am confident I would make an excellent addition to any organisation. While directing community projects nationally, mentoring high school pupils, my responsibilities were equally challenging as they were exhilarating and required confidence, tenacity, and creativity, especially when dealing with event management, immediate deadlines, and fundings. My experiences demonstrate my ability to work with others through the creative process, while meeting the challenges presented to me. Moreover, my passion for art coupled with my ability to communicate effectively has afforded a unique talent for inspiring an appreciation of art in others.

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Education:

2018, Master of Visual Arts, Otago Polytechnic Dunedin School of Art New Zealand.

Research Interests: Visual Arts, Sculpture, Found objects, Installations, Video.

Dissertation: Slow Decay: Gender Discrimination in Indian Context.

2015, Postgraduate Certificate in Visual Arts, Dunedin School of Art, New Zealand.

Research Interests: Visual Arts, Sculpture, Found objects, Installations.

Dissertation: Forbidden: Rape and Violence against Women in Indian Context.

2003, Drawing and Painting Government Diploma. Specialization in Printmaking. Abhinav Art college. Pune, India.

Research Interests: Drawing and Painting, Print Making.

Dissertation: Colour Application: methodologies of colour applications, Western and Indian Artists theory and Body of artwork.

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Experience:

In collaboration with partner organisations as an independent art practitioner.

Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Key responsibilities:

October 2022 – September 2023.

· Project research and development.

· Event management and delivery.

· Network with local organizations for venues, and to engage participants.

· Managing volunteers and recruiting artists.

· Drafting funding applications including budget.

· Securing letters of support for funding applications.

· Drafting marketing information including posters, press releases, notices for community groups etc.

· Publishing marketing information.

· Leading workshops.

· Arranging project exhibition.

· Writing the article(s) for publication.

· Draft reports for funding providers.

· Liaise with Workshop Hosts.

· To book workshop times.

· To use all marketing channels to promote the workshops.

· Liaise with any additional Marketing/Press.

· To invoice for funding from.

Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association, Dunedin, New Zealand.

March 2022 - August 2022 .

· Project research and development.

· Event management and delivery.

· Network with local organizations for venues, and to engage participants.

· Managing volunteers and recruiting artists.

· Drafting funding applications including budget.

· Securing letters of support for funding applications.

· Drafting marketing information including posters, press releases, notices for community groups etc.

· Publishing marketing information.

· Leading workshops.

· Arranging project exhibition.

· Writing the article(s) for publication.

· Draft reports for funding providers.

· Liaise with Workshop Hosts.

· To book workshop times.

· To use all marketing channels to promote the workshops.

· Liaise with Exhibition Hosts.

· Liaise with any additional Marketing/Press.

· To invoice for funding from.

Stitch Kitchen Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.

August 2021 -August 2022.

· Project research and development.

· Event management and delivery.

· Network with local organizations for venues, and to engage participants.

· Drafting funding applications including budget.

· Securing letters of support for funding applications.

· Drafting marketing information including posters, press releases, notices for community groups etc.

· Publishing marketing information.

· Leading workshops.

· Arranging project exhibition.

· Writing the article(s) for publication.

· Draft reports for funding providers.

· Liaise with Workshop Hosts.

· To book workshop times.

· To use all marketing channels to promote the workshops.

· Liaise with Exhibition Hosts.

· Liaise with any additional Marketing/Press.

· To invoice for funding from.

Logan Park High School, Dunedin, New Zealand.

May 2021 – December 2021.

· Project research and development.

· Event management and delivery.

· Network with local organizations for venues, and to engage participants.

· Leading workshops.

· Liaising with local authorities, and schools to build interest and support from possible funders and community members.

The Theatre in Health Education Trust, and Logan Park High School, Dunedin, New Zealand.

November 2021 -May 2022.

· Project research and development.

· Event management and delivery.

· Managing volunteers and recruiting artists.

· Network with local organizations for venues, and to engage participants.

· Drafting funding applications including budget.

· Securing letters of support for funding applications.

· Drafting marketing information including posters, press releases, notices for community groups etc.

· Publishing marketing information.

· Leading workshops.

· Writing the article(s) for publication.

· Draft reports for funding providers.

· Liaise with Workshop Hosts.

· To book workshop times.

· To use all marketing channels to promote the workshops.

· Liaise with Exhibition Hosts.

· Liaise with any additional Marketing/Press.

· To invoice for funding from.

Skills:

· Proficient in computers operate a variety of technological tools especially using Microsoft Word Office, Power Point, Outlook and Google Docs Processing and online systems.

· Time management.

Groups and Association:

· Associate with The Theatre in Health EducationTrust, Dunedin. Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association Inc, Dunedin, and Stitch Kitchen Studio, Dunedin.

Spoken Language:

· English

Group Shows:

2023– Traditions and Perseverance, CTANZ Exhibitions, Waitaki Museum, Oamaru, New Zealand (15^th April 2023 – 28^th May 2023).

2019 -International Women’s Day Exhibition, FiLiArt 100, Atelier Tammam England, UK. (8th March 2019) https://www.facebook.com/events/1161855903982684/

-The Lombardy Charitable Trust Sculpture on the Peninsula, Christchurch, New Zealand. (8th November to 10th November 2019)

- FiLiArt 100, Art Auction, Argentina, South America.

2018 - Dunedin Pride Art Exhibition, Dunedin, New Zealand. (7th April to 15th April 2018)

- Oku Moana, International Science Festival, Community Art Gallery, Dunedin, New Zealand. (9th July to 13th July 2018)

- FiliArt#100, Feminist Art Community, Manchester, UK. (September 2018)

- Art week, Business School Otago University, Dunedin, New Zealand. (3rd August to 14th August 2018)

- Glen Falloch Night Garden, Otago Peninsula Trust, New Zealand. (19th September to 20th September 2018)

2014 -Nvya Art Gallery, New Delhi. India. (3rd July to 15th August 2014)

2013 -ICAC, Ravindra Natya Mandir, Mumbai. India. (2013 May)

-International Women’s Day special show, Pune.India. (8th March 2013.)

2012 -The art value gallery, Delhi India. (26th May to 5th June 2012)

-Ahmedabad-Ni-Gufa art gallery, Ahmadabad, India. (20th November to 25th November 2012)

- Unconscious, Kushtia, Bangladesh. (30th December to 31st December 2012)

2010 -Renaissance Gallery Bangalore, India. (18th October to 22nd October 2010.)

2008 -Jahangir Art Gallery Mumbai, India. (16th January to 22nd January 2008)

2006 -Art and Dance Fusion Sudarshan Art Gallery Pune, India.

2005 -Manav Sanket Academy, Madhya Pradesh, India (24th December to 26th December 2005)

-The Kirloskar-Tao Art Gallery Exhibition, The Pune Art Show, Sun and Sand, Pune, India (21st January 2005 to 24th January 2005)

2004 -Progressive Group Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune. India.

- PUPRA Art Exhibition, Prague Czech Republic (2004)

2003 - Monsoon student show, Pradarshak Art Gallery, Khar – Mumbai, India (6th June to 13th June 2003)

- Camlin Foundation Monsoon Show, Jahangir Art Gallery, Mumbai, India.

- Varsha Ritu (Monsoon show), Tangent Art Gallery, Mumbai, India. (18th July to 25th July 2003)

2002 -Different Stroke, at Balgandharva Art Gallery, Pune India. (20th December to 22nd December 2002)

Solo Shows:

2022 -Community Art Gallery, Dunedin, New Zealand, (18th July 2022 – 28th July 2022)

2020 - The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora, Christchurch, New Zealand. (5th October to 22nd October 2020)

2018 -Slow Decay, DSA Gallery, Dunedin, New Zealand. (26th February to 1st March 2018)

2005 - Pradarshak Art Gallery, Khar West Road, Mumbai. India. (2nd December to 8th December 2005)

2006 - Pradarshak Art Gallery, Khar West Road, Mumbai. India. (25th November to 9th December 2006)

Community Projects:

2022- 2023 -Titiksha -Endurance of Suffering, Artist Arati Kushwaha, Dancer Swaroopa Unni, Dr. Jaquie Leckie, and Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association Inc. Dunedin, New Zealand.

2021- 2022 -Per ardua ad Alta – Through Difficulties to Heights, Artist Arati Kushwaha, Logan Park High School, and The Theatre in Health Education Trust (THETA), Dunedin, New Zealand. (1st November 2021 – 31st May 2022).

2021-The Collection, Artist Arati Kushwaha and The Logan Park High School, Dunedin, New Zealand. (17th May 2021-17th November 2021)

2021-2022-The Quilt Project, Artist Arati Kushwaha and Stich Kitchen Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand. (1st March 2021-1st August 2022)

Performance:

2023- Titiksha-The Endurance of Suffering, Performance at Toitu Museum, Dunedin, NZ (10^thSeptember 2023)

2022- Per ardua ad Alta – Through Difficulties to Heights, Performance at Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association Inc. Dunedin, NZ. (14th May 2022).

- Per ardua ad Alta – Through Difficulties to Heights, Performance at The Logan Park High School, Dunedin, NZ. (17th May 2022).

2019 - Unseen Border, Salzburg Kunstverein, Salzburg, Austria. (4th December 2019)

https://www.salzburger-kunstverein.at/en/whatson-news/2019/2019-12-04/unseen-border-byarati-kushwaha

Artist Residency:

2021 – The Collection, Ministry of Education, round 2 Creatives in Schools Artist-in Residence program with Logan Park High School, Dunedin New Zealand. (17th May- 10th December 2021)

2020 -The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora Artist Residency, Christchurch, New Zealand. (14th September to 4th October 2020)

2019 -Salzburg Kunstverein, Salzburg, Austria. (1st October to 1st January 2019)

2012 “CRACK” International Residency Kushtia, Bangladesh. (23rd December to 1st January 2012) https://crackbd.org/about-crack/

Artist Talks and Symposium:

2023- Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand, Traditions Symposium, Oamaru, New Zealand. (7^thMay 2023)

2022 – The Quilt project, Artist Talk at Community Art Gallery, Dunedin, New Zealand. (22^ndJuly 2022)

2019 – Unseen Border, Artist Talk at Salzburg Kunstverein, Salzburg Austria. (4^thDecember 2019)

- Unbound: Liberating Women, symposium CTANZ, Dunedin, New Zealand (22nd September to 23 September 2018) Celebrated the power of cloth and clothes in the visual, material world and explores how women make and use these to transform and transcend boundaries.

http://costumeandtextile.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/UNBOUND-CTANZ-2018-Symposium-DIGITAL-PROGRAMME.pdf

Publications:

2023 -Kushwaha, Arati 2023, Traditions and Observance, The Quilt Project, Scope-Contemporary Research Topics, art & design, Summer 2023.

-Kushwaha, Arati 2023, Traditions and Observance, The Quilt Project, Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand, New Zealand. Context issue44. Winter 2023.

2019 - Kushwaha, Arati. 2019, Kalamkari: a powerful medium for fashioning art, Costume and Textile Association of New Zealand. Dunedin, New Zealand.

Archived by the National Library of New Zealand. https://natlib.govt.nz/records/42632262?search%5Bpath%5D=items&search%5Btext%5D=Aarthiee+Kushwaha

-Kushwaha, Arati.2019, Kalamkari: A Powerful Medium in the field of Fashion and Art Scope Art and Design18, (p.24-29). Dunedin, New Zealand.

2018 - Kushwaha, Arati. 2018, BECAUSE I AM A GIRL, I MUST STUDY, Scope Art and Design16, (p.20-25). Dunedin, New Zealand.

https://www.thescopes.org/art-and-design-2/because-i-am-a-girl-i-must-study/

Awards and Grants:

2023- Dunedin City Council Arts Grants, Dunedin, New Zealand. (12^th May 2023)

2022-Otago Community Trust Grant, Dunedin, New Zealand. (September 2022)

– Ethnic Communities Development Fund, Dunedin, New Zealand. (8th August 2022)

– Dunedin City Council Arts Grants, Dunedin, New Zealand. (20th May 2022).

2021 – ANZ Staff Foundation Grant, Dunedin, New Zealand. (October 2021)

-Community Organisation Grants Scheme Award, Dunedin New Zealand. (July 2021).

– Dunedin City Council Arts Grants, Dunedin, New Zealand. (17th May 2021).

– Ministry of Education, Round II Creatives in Schools, Logan Park High School Dunedin, New Zealand. (January 2021).

2020 - The Arts Centre Te Matatiki Toi Ora Grant, Christchurch, New Zealand.

2019 - Art Grant offered by the Austrian Federal Chancellery in cooperation, Vienna, Austria.

2013 -Special Award for Found Objects, International Creative art Centre, Mumbai India.

2005 -Manav Sanket Academy, Ujjain, M.P. India.

2004 -Award for Excellence PUPRA (Pune- Prague) Art Object and Happening, Pune, India.

2002 - Merit Certificate in National Art Competition, Manav Sanket Academy Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Community and voluntary work:

2021- Stitch Kitchen, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2018 – New Zealand International science festival, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Workshops:

2023- Titiksha-Endurance of Suffering, at Otago Pioneer Women’s Memorial Association Inc. Dunedin, New Zealand (October, April 23^rd,and 30^th, May 21^st and 28^th 2023)

2022- Titiksha-Endurance of Suffering, at Natyaloka, School of Indian Dance, Dunedin, New Zealand (October 23^rd, 2022)

-The Quilt Project Workshop, at Community Art Gallery, Dunedin, NZ (July 23^rd and 24^th)

– Per ardua ad Alta – Through Difficulties to Heights, performance activities workshop at The Logan Park High School, Dunedin, New Zealand. (February 2022)

2021 – #Choose to Challenge, International Women’s Day workshop at Otago University with TE WHARE TAWHARAU, OCASA, and Stitch Kitchen, Dunedin, New Zealand. (8th March 2021)

-The Quilt Project workshop at Stitch Kitchen, Fringe Festival, Dunedin, New Zealand.

(20th March 2021)

- The Quilt Project workshop with Otago Museum, Dunedin, New Zealand. (1 August

2021)

- The Quilt Project community workshop with Stitch Kitchen Studio, Dunedin, New Zealand.

2019 -Salzburg Kunstverein, Salzburg Austria.

2017 -Video Workshop, Dunedin school of Arts, New Zealand.

2004 -Manav Sanket Academy (Sangam), Madhya Pradesh. India.

-Happening ‘PUPRA’ (Pune- Prague) Youth Exchange Program with

Prof. Dagmar Subratova (Umprum, University Praha, Czech Republic.),

Hana Posdora (Praha, Czech Republic.)

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