Celebrating the Colors of India

A juried art exhibition opening

October 11, 1-4pm

As we welcome the vibrant festival of Diwali, we invite you to view a juried art exhibition celebrating the rich artistic heritage and cultural diversity of India. We are featuring original works inspired by the many folk art traditions from various regions of India, as well as paintings, portraits, and slice-of-life photographs that beautifully capture the people, landscapes, traditions, and everyday life of India.

Guest Curator: Preeti Singh

Meet Preeti Singh, our guest curator for the Celebrating the Colors of India exhibition opening this Sunday, October 11, from 1- 4 p.m. at the Friends of Metuchen Arts Gallery, 315A Main Street, Metuchen.
Preeti is an exhibiting artist and educator with extensive experience in studio art, art history, and arts programming. In India, she lectured in Fine Arts, teaching studio art and art history to undergraduate and graduate students. In Metuchen, she was one of the founding board members who helped initiate the Rotunda Gallery. As Director of the gallery (2012), I invited and curated exhibitions featuring regional artists, including an international exhibition showcasing the work of nine Indian artists.
For many years, she has taught at Westerhoff School of Music and Art, and has been involved in organizing end-of-semester student exhibits. Through teaching, curating, and community-based arts programming, she has enjoyed creating opportunities for artists and students to share their work and connect with a wider audience.
Says Preeti, "As a teacher and practicing artist, I encourage students to develop their creative thinking while learning the skills to translate ideas into form, color, and visual expression. I believe that exploring different techniques, methods, and materials sparks curiosity, imagination, and excitement. For me, it is important that students engage in both making and thinking about art, and to experience the creative process as a joyful and meaningful experience!"

Meet the Artist dates:

Wednesday, October 14 from 6-8pm: Manuel Sia

Sunday, October 18 from 1-3pm: Aashish Chandratreya and Manisha Joshi

Sunday, October 25 from 1-3pm: Mahmootha Mujeeb Ahmed (Live Painting) and Delphine Salzedo

Wednesday, October 28 from 6-8pm: Juan Hidalgo and Trupti Mehta

Sunday, November 1 from 1-3pm: Namrata Sharma (3D Texture Art)

Wednesday, November 4 from 6-8pm: Aparna Munshi

Sunday, November 11 from 1-3pm: Maria Savidis-Markatos and Divvya Atrii (live demo and short talks on symbolism)

Wednesday, November 15 from 6-8pm: Gitika Toteja, Khushboo Panchal and Gayatri Radhakrishnan

Sunday, November 18 from 1-3pm: Vijaya Iyer

Wednesday, November 22 from 6-8pm: Sejal Ashar (relief painting in 3D sculpture) and Milan Parekh

Sunday, November 25 from 1-3pm: Meena Venu

Wednesday, November 29 from 6-8pm: Nupur Nishith and Pallabi Ghosh

Sunday, December 2 from 1-3pm: Aparna Munshi and Navin Bogg

Wednesday, December 6 from 6-8pm: Deep Caur