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Goa Open Arts Festival 2020

12 - 16 Feb, 2020

Nagoa, Goa

The first edition of the Goa Open Arts festival took place at the Don Joao Heritage Lawns in Nagoa from 13-16 February 2020. Over four days, Goa's creative talent was on display bringing together an incredible mix of art, music, poetry, dance, food, drinks, friends, family and more. The festival saw 2500 visitors enjoy the art exhibition, engage in interactive and live art sessions, partake in learning workshops, grab a tasty treat and sit back and relax under the evening stars while tapping their feet to the specially curated music performances. The spirit of Goa was alive in the vibrant atmosphere and great enthusiasm was expressed in anticipating the second edition of the Goa Open Arts festival!

Glimpses of the Festival

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Printmaking in Goa

Ten artists came together to present 'Susegade' through the medium of print

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Be Like Water

Nikhil Chopra's durational performance premiered at the festival

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Live Art

Dhiraj Pednekar working on site to create his art work Born from Ashes II

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Fado Concert

Sonia Shirsat paid tribute to the Queen of Fado, Amalia Rodrigues

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Edible Archives

Anumitra and Shalini's installation engaged visitors' tastebuds to evoke emotions

Theatre Workshop
Creative Workshops

Artists conducted workshops for children from Government schools

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