THANK YOU!

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 08:07:18 +0000

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 fundraiser and 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.

COVID RELIEF FUNDRAISER

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:11:00 +0000

Thank you! The fundraiser has concluded.
Find more info HERE.

Virangana Collective is launching an art prints sale for Covid Relief Fundraiser for Sano Paila, an NGO based in Birgunj. Sano Paila has been actively working at grassroot level since day one by helping marginalised communities and daily wage workers, mainly in Birgunj and Makwanpur districts. They have been providing ration supplies, daily meals, health and medical support for those affected by the pandemic and the lockdown.
See activities.

All funds from the sales will go directly to Sano Paila, excluding the printing cost and delivery charge.

Collaborating Artists: Anish Bajracharya, Anmari Tamang, Bandana Tulachan, Kanchan Burathoki, Michelle Lama, Promina Shrestha, Rashmi Lamichhane, Shraddha Shrestha, Shrijit Rajbhandari, Srija Shrestha, Ubahang Nembang, Untamed Anatomy , Prakash Ranjit, Nija Mahanrjan, Marina Lama, Ashok Shrestha, Shubha Joshi , Jebish Shakya, Anushri Lama, Lisa Rai, Neeti Shrestha, Rosema Shakya, Didibahini, Alina Chantyal, Kripa Joshi, Richene Singh

A4 size digital prints, Minimum Price: Rs.600 per print

Issue 1: Self Love Book Launch

admin — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:00:48 +0000

Book Launch of the 1st Issue: Self Love on Friday, 4pm, 4th October 2019 at Alliance Française Kathmandu

Pictures by Jyoti Shrestha