Deccan Water Chapter – Living Waters Museum Fellowship | Apply Now
open to artists in India
Program Overview!
Calling all artists and cultural practitioners passionate about water, community, and creative storytelling: Living Waters Museum invites you to participate in the Deccan Water Chapter—a vibrant, multimedia fellowship exploring the socio-cultural tapestry of water across the Deccan Plateau. In just 8–10 weeks, you’ll craft a compelling narrative, collaborate with indigenous communities, enjoy mentorship from field experts, and receive a stipend. Don’t miss this chance to bring water, art, and society into inspiring dialogue!
Living Waters Museum is an innovative platform dedicated to exploring water’s multifaceted roles in culture, history, and society. Through exhibitions, multimedia storytelling, and community-driven projects, it champions inclusive narratives, especially those rooted in indigenous knowledge and environmental heritage. The museum’s initiatives bridge creative expression with ecological awareness, offering practitioners a dynamic environment for collaborative learning and public engagement.
This fellowship—planned as part of the Living Waters Museum’s upcoming digital exhibition, Deccan Water Chapter—invites creators to develop one water-centered story over 8–10 weeks, within a three-month timeframe. Using multimedia methods, fellows will research and interpret the layered relationships between water and society across the Deccan Plateau, collaborating closely with indigenous communities. The resulting works will feature in a digital exhibition platform, offering broad visibility and public impact.
Benefits:
- Stipend support to sustain project development
- Expert mentorship guiding your creative and research process
- Access to a dynamic network of artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners
- Platform for exposure via a curated digital exhibition
- Collaborative engagement with indigenous communities and inclusive creative processes
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists or cultural practitioners operating at the intersection of water, community, and art
- Individuals committed to inclusive collaboration with indigenous communities
- Ability to dedicate 8–10 weeks toward developing a multimedia storytelling piece
- (No strict nationality constraints are listed—but applicants should ideally engage with the Deccan Plateau’s cultural context)
Application Process
- Review the Concept Note, Call for Fellowships, and FAQs provided by Living Waters Museum.
- Complete and submit the application via the provided Google Form link before September 15, 2025.
- Await selection, after which successful candidates will receive the stipend, mentorship details, and project timeline.
About Deccan Water Chapter Fellowship!
Calling all artists and cultural practitioners passionate about water, community, and creative storytelling: Living Waters Museum invites you to participate in the Deccan Water Chapter—a vibrant, multimedia fellowship exploring the socio-cultural tapestry of water across the Deccan Plateau. In just 8–10 weeks, you’ll craft a compelling narrative, collaborate with indigenous communities, enjoy mentorship from field experts, and receive a stipend. Don’t miss this chance to bring water, art, and society into inspiring dialogue!
Living Waters Museum is an innovative platform dedicated to exploring water’s multifaceted roles in culture, history, and society. Through exhibitions, multimedia storytelling, and community-driven projects, it champions inclusive narratives, especially those rooted in indigenous knowledge and environmental heritage. The museum’s initiatives bridge creative expression with ecological awareness, offering practitioners a dynamic environment for collaborative learning and public engagement.
This fellowship—planned as part of the Living Waters Museum’s upcoming digital exhibition, Deccan Water Chapter—invites creators to develop one water-centered story over 8–10 weeks, within a three-month timeframe. Using multimedia methods, fellows will research and interpret the layered relationships between water and society across the Deccan Plateau, collaborating closely with indigenous communities. The resulting works will feature in a digital exhibition platform, offering broad visibility and public impact.