This photography exhibition offers a visual exploration of Goan festivals, capturing their dynamic movement, layered narratives, vibrant visuals, and dramatic flair. It seeks to document and celebrate the cultural richness, emotional intensity, and distinctive character of these celebrations, placing the stories of the people and communities at the centre, whose enduring traditions make these festivals uniquely compelling and essential to Goa’s identity. The Festivals of Goa exhibition explores celebrations, both well-known and lesser documented, to better understand what they reveal about Goan society today. This exhibition also marks 10 years of the Museum of Goa and is part of its ongoing commitment to critically engage with Goan history, culture, and identity.

ELIGIBILITY

• Entries are open to all who are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• The exhibition will only accept photographs associated with the festivals of Goa. The scope will not allow for photographs of festivals from other parts of the country.
• You do not need to have any formal training in art. You need not be an emerging or established artist. We welcome anyone interested in art and photography.
• The exhibition will only accept digital photographs. AI-generated photography will not be accepted.
• The submitted photographs must be original works owned by the applicant.
• Artists will need to accept the terms and conditions as listed in Section D of the handbook.

For detailed instructions and guidelines, please refer to this Artist Handbook

Application Deadline: August 24, 2025

Selected Photographs Announcement: September 10, 2025

Last date to send in High-Resolution images post-selection: September 20, 2025

Exhibition opening: November 7, 2025

For additional queries or clarifications, please email [email protected]

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