Get your creative fix at Goa Open Arts Festival 2024

Abigail Crasto

MADE IN GOA

Celebrating Goa's creative side, the Goa Open Arts Festival is back with another edition taking place at the iconic Old GMC in Panjim from February 23 to 28, 2024.

Goa Open Arts Festival 2024| Old GMC| Panjim| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

ALL FOR ART

Featuring over 50 Goan artists, the festival has lots in store from visual arts, workshops, performances, film screenings, food and flea markets, poetry and theatre.

Goa Open Arts Festival 2024| Maquinez Palace| Film screenings| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

GOAN BY HEART

The Spice Secrets pavilion at the venue invites all to taste, learn and carry a bit of Goan culture back with them.

Goa Open Arts Festival 2024| Panjim| Taste Goa| Stalls| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

A BIT FOR THE PLANET

Apart from stalls offering some good food, there's also thrift stores like Good Karma where you can try purchasing some pre-loved items.

Goa Open Arts Festival 2024| Stalls| Thrift store| Sustainable| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

MAPUSA MOGI

Find this work-in-progress project, led by Orijit Sen, a mural intending to spark dialogue, depicting the past, present, and possible future of the eccentric Mapusa market.

Goa Open Arts Festival 2024| Exhibitions| Mapusa| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

GRIEF FLOWS

Waterlog, a mixed- media project exhibition by Purvai Aranya, follows the movements of water, posing questions, putting together paintings, poetry and more.

Goa Open Arts Festival 2024| Art| Exhibit| Interpretations| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

GALA TIME

If you're an art lover, head to the festival for an unforgettable experience, enjoy the spirit of Goa, dive into some energetic live tunes and much more.

Goa Open Arts Festival 2024| Performances| Goan artistes| | Photo: Abigail Crasto

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