Programme Updates

The 2026 residency brings together three selected practitioners in art, research, and visual practice.

The 3rd Edition of the OCO Residency Programme is set to explore the world of Dokra, Odisha's ancient metal casting tradition.

The fellowship fieldwork in Puri combined archival research, site observations, and artisan interactions to document the living traditions surrounding Rath Yatra.

Field Trip 02 took the fellows to the appliqué craft clusters of Masterpada and Pianpada, where research unfolded through observation, dialogue, and shared experiences.

Insights gathered through conversations and observation within appliqué communities.

Three days of learning in Phulbani, Kandhamal.

From ground insights to new beginnings for the fellowship programme.

Experience Pipli’s appliqué as a canvas of tradition, memory, and identity at Lalit Kala Akademi.

Documenting the rhythm and repetition of Pipili’s stitches.

Stories of Craft, Community, and Change.

With just seven days remaining, applications for the 3rd Edition of the Odisha Craft Odyssey Residency Programme are entering their final week.

The 3rd Edition of the OCO Residency Programme is almost here.

Conversations with master artisans in Puri offered valuable insights into the traditions, challenges, and future of appliqué craft.

Field Trip 01 – Part II continues the fellows' journey through Boudh's appliqué craft clusters, where observation gave way to deeper understanding and meaningful exchange.

Tracing community, continuity, and regional expression in appliqué.

Tracing the living landscape of appliqué across 14 districts.

Insights from the field on understanding artisan communities.

Months of research are now unfolding into an exhibition for all to experience.

From workshops to conversations on production.

Preparing materials that bring the event closer.

Applications are now open for the 3rd Edition of the Odisha Craft Odyssey Residency Programme.

Field Trip 03 – Part II continued the fellows' journey through the appliqué craft clusters of Jharsuguda, where each village revealed unique stories of making, tradition, and community.

Fellow Raj Murya's field visit to Puri explored the enduring relationship between appliqué, ritual practice, and public life during Rath Yatra.

Field Trip 01 revisits the appliqué craft clusters of Boudh, where research began with conversations, observation, and shared experiences.

Listening to craft, learning from people, and understanding place.

Fellows and curator come together to align research, reflection, and purpose.

Odisha Craft Odyssey brings Pipli’s appliqué legacy to life at Lalit Kala Akademi.

Inviting the artisans who keep the appliqué craft alive.

A presentation that turned into a celebration of trust and knowledge.

Exploring Pipili for more than just a venue.