Handmade & Museums: The possibilities – MoA with HfH

On the occasion of International Museum Day 2021 – InstaLIVE a conversation

Sharing the recording of “Handmade & Museums: The Possibilities”
HfH hosted live on Tuesday 18th May 2021: Eminent speakers- Avani Varia, Chirashree Thacker, Pavitraji & Jayaji Jaitly.
Throwing light on how to make museums more engaging for the visitors (of all Ages) & have craftsmen be an active part of the curation

Team Museums of Ahmedabad is glad to collaborate with Hand for Handmade Foundation to bring your all an INSTA-LIVE event today.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CPCmx24tigP/

On 18 May 2021, 9 am ist team Museums of Ahmedabad to present ‘People’s VOICES’ a program curated online by Avani Varia – views from museum teams, artisans, professionals and students on the theme Recover and Reimagine the Museums.
TOGETHER we will CELEBRATE the International Museum Day 2021 with the theme “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”.
An invitation to everyone across the globe to join us at:
• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/museumsofahmedabad/
• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/museumsofahmedabad/
• Twitter – https://twitter.com/MuseumsAmdavad
• Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrEabNiSQcYsMkx2WXn8vJw
• Website: http://avnivaria.com/projects/museums-of-ahmedabad/
About the program: MUSEUMS are at the heart of contemporary societies; representatives of history, culture, skill, arts and much more.
Founded in 2014, ‘MUSEUMS of AHMEDABAD’ is a public interest initiative catering to museums and private collectors.
The initiative by Avani Varia responds to the challenges faced by museums and private collectors. It provides with the objective of making museums experiential learning spaces.

Celebrating GUJARAT DAY

@avnivaria is expanding the program … from MUSEUMS of Ahmedabad to Gujarat….

Stay tuned for INSTA-LIVE on 1st May 2021

May 1st marks the foundation day for the state of Gujarat.

On May 1, 1960, the state of Gujarat was carved out of the then existing state called Bombay. It was formed on the basis of language. Gujarat Day is celebrated with several cultural programs across the state.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/COVMlKQp_XT/
https://www.instagram.com/museumsofgujarat/

*KHOJ Museum* announces a Virtual Workshop on *Upcycling Plastic Bags -Learn Weaving and Crochet! with Avani Varia*

*It’s February!*
A Month of Sweaters and Shawls!
But do you know how are they made?
Let us learn the technique of crochet and weaving!
Here is the opportunity to learn the technique of crochet and weaving, not with the wool but with the *Used Plastic bags.*

*Outcome of the Workshop:*
Learn the hand-skill of (basic) weaving and crochet.
We will make coasters and small products using this skill.

oin us at INSTAGRAM LIVE https://www.instagram.com/museumsofahmedabad/. AVANI VARIA in conversation with Prof. AMBIKA PATEL
(Head, Department of Museology -MSU of Baroda & Secretary – ICOM India). Celebrating INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY 2020 Online. Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion. We look forward your participation online with us #IMD2020
#imd2020 International Council of Museums – ICOM. http://avnivaria.com/projects/museums-of-ahmedabad/
MUSEUMS are at the heart of contemporary societies; representatives of history, culture, skill, arts and much more.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAUcQ3KjOhT/
https://www.facebook.com/events/2744013265832419/

JOIN US at INSTAGRAM LIVE #instagramlive
INSTAGRAM લાઇવ પર જોડાઓ @avnivaria

अवनी वरिया INSTAGRAM पर LIVE होगी * अपने संग्रहालय के अनुभवों को साझा करें * 14 मई 2020 को सुबह 11 बजे (भारत का समय)
Avani Varia will be LIVE on INSTAGRAM on 14 May 2020 – share your Museum Moments at 11 am (India Time)

Look forward for participation from across the globe.

An INVITATION to ALL the MUSEUMS of AHMEDABAD to create original content based around the format “7 days, 7 themes, 7 hashtags” for upcoming Museum Week.
Prepare before 6 May 2020 and email at museumsofahmedabad@gmail.com and engage audiences around the world to learn about your MUSEUM / ARCHIVE / GALLARY / LIBRARY through the below mentioned themes that relates to the History, Collection, Object, Stories, Team etc.
Prepare short videos (via phone or camera / can use any of these languages HINDI, GUJARATI, ENGLISH), send photograph + text along with your museum logo (if you wish to add logo to our posts). We are creating posts with different views sent to us from Museum directors / trustees / founders, Museum team members at all capacities, Museum professionals, Educational specialists, and general public.
NOTE: You can create content for all the days and / or also choose one or two as per your liking.
Our experience reinforces that Museum Week (an online event) is also a great opportunity to engage with museums across the globe, museum enthusiasts and other audiences.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2628413274070911/2628413290737576/

Namaste, Happy to start with the post online for INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM WEEK from today. We invite you & museums team to share theme based information for upcoming themes ( WomenInCulture / SecretsMW / PlayMW / RainbowMW / ExploreMW / PhotoMW / FriendsMW) and actively participate (likes/shares/reposts with personal comments) – we are on facebook, twitter, instagram. #MuseumsAmdavad (@museumsofahmedabad).
https://www.facebook.com/events/2271979622857029/

Namaste from #Ahmedabad – first UNESCO World Heritage City of India. MUSEUMS are at the heart of contemporary societies; representatives of history, culture, skill, arts and much more. We are participating in Museum Week 2018 and shall represent the Museums from Ahmedabad (Gujarat, India). Join us at MoA twitter handle @MuseumsAmdavad . A request all to participate with MuseumWeek 2018 & Spread the word

We are glad to inform that after a successful launch of MAP of MUSEUMS of AHMEDABAD our team shall represent all the Museums of Ahmedabad for Museum Week 2017 online via twitter, facebook, instagram, LinkedIn.JOIN US ONLINE for MUSEUM WEEK 2017 . twitter: @MuseumsAmdavad
facebook: /museumsofahmedabad
insta: @avnivaria
email: musuemsofahmedabad@gmail.com. an aVni initiative – headed by Avani Varia https://www.facebook.com/events/709578722564292/