Fundraiser for Dalit Art Exhibition

Hi community, my name is Manu (they/them) and I am a Dalit queer non-binary femme who has a dream of organizing an art exhibition and dance party that centers and platforms Dalit and Adivasi artists of all mediums. Some of you may know that 2022 was an incredibly painful and traumatizing year for me. This exhibition is my way of reclaiming my power and healing. I want to center and prioritize Dalit and Adivasi joy and celebration. We are so much more than our trauma.

This exhibition will take place in so called Oakland, California (unceded xučyun (Huichin) land). I am currently the emerging curator fellow for AAWAA and I have received some grants and funding to make my vision come alive. However, with the amazing turn out of artists and creatives who want to participate in this exhibition, I am fundraising an additional $8000 USD to cover artist fees and event costs. All of the funds will be given to AAWAA to incorporate in our budget for this exhibition and dance party.

The exhibition is set to open on April 6th, 2024 in so called Oakland, California. We would like to reach our $8000 USD Goal by January 31, 2024! We cannot do this without your contribution and support.

You can also Venmo @DalitArtExhibition if preferred, please indicate with a blue heart.

Follow @chamari_zindagi on instagram to keep updated on this fundraiser and the exhibition!

Please invest in Dalit and Adivasi creatives!

Jai Bhim, Jai Savitri, Jai Fatima!

Art used with permission from Malvika Raj (ig: malvikarajart)