The Goa Open Arts Festival is back for its second edition at Panjim’s historic Maquinez Palace (Old GMC) from 23 Feb 2024 to 28 Feb 2024. The festival showcases local talents spanning visual arts, music, spoken word, performance, and films. It will highlight renowned Goan artists like Pradeep Naik, Swapnesh Vaigankar, and Rajendra A. Mardolkar in sculpture, print, and performance, alongside Bharat Sikka, Vinita Barretto, and others exploring diverse media. The Dhaee Aakhar group enlivens Goan oral histories through immersive poetry and folk song performances.
An installation honouring Wendell Rodricks by MODA Goa museum and Satyajit Vetoskar will feature prominently. With the inclusion of guest curators like Aviv Pereira for music, Rochelle D’Silva for poetry/spoken word, Sachin Chatte for film and Insia Lacewalla for food/experiences, the festival promises culturally rooted, enhanced experiences.
The festival targets engagement from local and statewide audiences.
