Welcome to our first ‘BalaPutra: Exploring Masculinity through comics – vulnerabilities and challenges.
The word Balaputra comes from Sanskrit, meaning ‘moustache‘, and is a play on ideas of masculinity.
As the name indicates, this workshop is about exploring masculinity though comics with discussions, discourse, related engaging activities and writing comics.
The primary objective of this workshop is to critically analyze and reshape perceptions of masculinity through comic narratives, exploring the impacts of societal and cultural expectations. There will be conversations by a diverse group of presenters – who will talk about masculinity from their own perspectives and experiences. By fostering creative expression and thoughtful dialogue through comics, participants will work towards creating comics, publishing a collective anthology and a short exhibition.
The goal is to cultivate a positive change in attitudes and behaviours by establishing camaraderie and an environment that challenges gender stereotypes.
This workshop provides a platform for participants to develop nuanced and intriguing concepts of masculinity.
If you have a passion for comics but lack experience in creating them or have never tried screen printing, do not worry; we will provide assistance and ensure you enjoy the process of creation. We are also open to individual or “artists and writers” collaboration applicants– please clearly indicate this when filling out the form.
This workshop is a collaborative effort between Virangana Collective, Kaalo ek sey ek, 144 Ktm, Goethe Zentrum and Reclaiming Narratives
APPLY HERE https://forms.gle/PfrQFwxmkYD9mbG47
Application Deadline : AUGUST 12 2024
Dates
24-25 August 2024 (2 days intense workshop) (approximately 6-7 hours)
31 August 2024 (1 days screen print)
1- 8 Spetember 2024 (7 day exhibition)
Location
Kaalo.ekseyek for workshop and exhibition
144.ktm screen printing
Fees
The workshop incurs a small fee which covers material costs for the workshop.Regular fees per person 4750/-NRs
For Bachelor students with VALID id the fee is 3750/- NRs
We are aware that someone might have a keen interest but not have the means to pay, as such Virangana collective has 2 seats available under fee waiver – this requires valid reasoning and 1 recommendation.
We are very pleased to inform you that we have successfully concluded the covid relief fundraiserand were able to raise the amount of NPR.2,06,600!We have already proceeded with the donation to Sano Paila.
Here’re some data for your information:
NEPAL
- Total 72 orders (64 deliveries+ 8 pickups)
- Total 219 prints sold + 2 test prints printed
- Total amount raised NPR.1,64,351
- Total production and delivery cost- NPR.20,997
- Total donation NPR.1,43,354
INTERNATIONAL
- Total 8 orders
- Total 20 Prints Sold+ 2 test prints printed
- Total amount raised 462.07€ (NPR.63,246)
- Total production and delivery cost- 0 (The amount, 150€, was donated 🙂)
- Total donation 462.07€ (NPR.63,246)
This fundraiser was truly a collective effort. A big shout out to all our buyers, contributing artists, Rashmi, Peter, and virangana team for making this fundraiser a success. We cannot thank you all enough for supporting our cause. Please feel free to write to us if you have further questions about the fundraiser.
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