IIM Shillong Launches a 15-day Artist Residency Programme; Check Details Here

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Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillong inaugurated a 15-Day Artist Residency program at its Umsawli campus on July 16, 2023.

IIM Shillong 15-Day Artist Residency Programme

New Delhi: In a bid to encourage creativity, and nurture artistic talent, The Indian Institutes of Management, (IIM) Shillong has inaugurated its 15-Day Artist Residency Programme on July 16, 2023. This program aims to feature 10 accomplished artists from different institutions across the country.

IIM Shillong provides an ideal setting for the Artist Residency Programme which will allow the artist to live alongside the MBA students of the 2023 batch. This program will help to develop a creative space where both students and artists can interact, collaborate, and draw inspiration from each other.

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IIM Shillong's 15-Day Artist Residency program was conducted by Zeitgeist, the art, literary, quizzing, debating, and activities club of IIM Shillong. Some of the dignitaries present at the event are D P Goyal, director of IIM Shillong; Rohit Dwivedi, Chair of Student Affairs; and Samindranath Majumdar, curator of the Artist-Residency Programme.

The artist residency program was conceptualized as an opportunity to bridge the gap between the world of art and management. This fusion of ideas is believed to be a catalyst for fostering innovative design and will also help in the business management field to promote holistic learning for global business practices.

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According to the institute, The discussions focused on art's impact on our lives and its profound influence on our perspectives of the world.

D P Goyal, director of IIM Shillong mentioned, “ Art breathes life into objects and creates powerful experiences that resonate with individuals.”

Through this program, the walls between disciplines are broken down, and the potential for creativity to drive meaningful change is unleashed.

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Samindranath Majumdar and Rohit Dwivedi addressed the students and emphasized the significance of art and encourage students to read and appreciate the aesthetics.

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