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A curatorial residency programme in collaboration between MGM Foundation and BEADS

11/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the 3 selected residents for the Odisha Craft Odyssey Residency Programme 2026.

This year, the residency focuses on the Dokra craft traditions of Odisha, bringing together three practitioners with diverse approaches to art, research, and visual practice.

Tej Visual artist and photographer exploring identity, memory, belonging, and everyday life through photography, installation, and print.

Dr. Reema Independent researcher and writer working across visual culture, art ethnography, and South Asian art, with a focus on craft, identity, and cultural histories.

Muskaan_Cocoon Delhi-based artist drawing on literature, humour, and vernacular idioms to explore women’s labour, village life, and contemporary social realities.

We look forward to seeing their practices unfold through their engagement with Dokra communities in Sadeibereni, Dhenkanal.

10/08/2026

A motif is more than just an outline. It carries the stitches, details, variations, and individual choices of the hands that create it.

From studying forms and drawing patterns to looking closely at stitches and construction, this glimpse explores the process behind documenting Odisha’s Appliqué craft.

A new OCO publication on Appliqué is coming soon.

Stay Tuned!

08/08/2026

What happens when we look beyond the craft?

A closer look at the people, places, and practices that shape Odisha’s appliqué tradition.

19/07/2026

A glimpse into the making of Odisha's Kansa craft.

From melting metal to the final finish, every step reflects generations of skill and knowledge.

Discover the complete story in the book "Kansa: Forging Traditions, Shaping Futures"

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15/07/2026

Call for research associates!

If you're passionate about culture, documentation, and community engagement, this opportunity is for you.

Join the Odisha Craft Odyssey Residency Programme as a Research Associate.

Applications close 20 July 2026.

13/07/2026

Call for Research Associates | OCO Residency Programme 2026

Are you passionate about craft, culture, and research?

Join the 3rd Edition of the Odisha Craft Odyssey Residency Programme and work closely with artists, designers, researchers, and artisan communities.

Contribute to field research, documentation, community engagement, translation, and programme coordination while gaining hands-on experience with Odisha's craft traditions.

📍 Sadeibareni (Dhenkanal) & Bhubaneswar, Odisha
🗓️ 01 October 2026 – End of Exhibition (9 weeks)
📅 Application Deadline: 20 July 2026

Learn more about the programme at odishacraftodyssey.org

10/07/2026

Excited to announce the Jury Members of the upcoming OCO Residency 2026.

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OCO is an initiative of BEADS and MGM Foundation

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07/07/2026

Applications for the 3rd Edition of the Odisha Craft Odyssey Residency Programme are now closed.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to apply. We appreciate your enthusiasm and look forward to reviewing your submissions.

Stay tuned for the next steps.

05/07/2026

Last day to apply!

Applications for the OCO Residency Programme 2026 close today.

Don't miss the opportunity to be part of this year's journey into the Dokra craft traditions of Odisha.

Apply now.

04/07/2026

Reimagining Kansa through illustration.

Discover the stories of Kansa in the pages of Kansa: Forging Traditions, Shaping Futures

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