Art Events
Upcoming Events
Understanding the Language of Abstract Art with a Demo
Artist(s):
Sharad Tarde
Online
Location:
Event Date and Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EST*
Description: 2 hour interesting Lecture & Demo by renowned artist Mr. Sharad Tarde, Pune
Lecture - Art, personal taste, and abstract art. कला, अभिरुची आणि अमूर्त कला
Thinking about why art matters in our lives, how we are free to develop or reject our own likes and dislikes. How we can approach new ideas in art, understand them, and use them to give our lives a new direction?Understand how all of this relates to abstract painting?
This will be followed by 30 min demo.
Instagram: sharad.tarde
*Workshop dates and time are subject to change based on availability of artists
Online Juried Exhibition
Artist(s):
Ashok Hinge & Suchita Tarde
Online
Location:
Event Date and Time: Saturday October 24, 11:00 AM EST - Nov 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EST*
Online juried exhibition: Jurors will select the paintings.
Description:
Submition date: Between September 20 - October 10, 2026.
Jurors: Ashok Hinge and Suchita Tarde
Instagram:
Ashok N Hinge: (@artist_ashok_hinge)
Suchita Tarde: https://www.instagram.com/tardesuchita?igsh=OThtaDJwNGlzNGRy
*Workshop dates and time are subject to change based on availability of artists
Winter Landscape Workshop
Artist(s):
Abhijit Patole
Online
Location:
Event Date and Time: Sunday, Decenber 6, 2026, 11AM - 12:30PM EST
Description: Join us for an enchanting snow painting experience! Renowned artist Abhijeet Patole will guide us through the art of capturing light and shadow in breathtaking snowscape.
Medium: Acrylic
https://www.instagram.com/abhijeet_s_patole?igsh=MWEzOW9tOWt2ZzVwMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
*Workshop dates and time are subject to change based on availability of artists
Past Events
Past Event
Object Sketching Workshop
August 29, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
Amit Dhane
Artist(s):
Object Sketching
Saturday August 29, 2026 at 11 AM - 1 PM EST*
Duration: 2 hours
Event Date and Time: Saturday August 29, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST*
Description: Graphite Pencil
Learn to draw objects using simple shapes, shadows, perspective etc. Artist Amit Dhane will guide us on this topic.
Instagram: Amit Dhane
Past Event
BMM Convention 2026, Seattle WA
August 5, 2026 at 10:30:00 PM
Multiple Artists
Artist(s):
बृहन्महाराष्ट्र मंडळ अधिवेशन २०२६, सिॲटल् – BMM Seattle 2026 Convention Call for Artists - Juried Art Competition: "Rang Maharashtrache" - Seattle
The BMM 2026 Seattle Convention invites spirited, and passionate artists across North America to participate in the “Rang Maharashtrache” Juried (2d) Art Competition, hosted by the Kalaspandan Art Gallery, celebrating vibrant spirit of our beloved state Maharashtra!
Together, let’s Celebrate the colors, stories, and soul of Maharashtra!
Please visit CALL FOR ARTISTS and attend Art events at BMM convention, Seattle.
Entry Acceptance Window: March 1st - May 31st, 2026.
https://bmmseattle2026.org/kalaspandan-artgallery
Online competition for BMM Seattle Covention
We are delighted to invite you to participate in the upcoming BMM Rangoli Competition (online) 2026, a vibrant celebration of India's traditional art form that harmonizes creativity, skill, and cultural heritage.
Step into a world of mesmerizing patterns, delicate details, and spirited tradition! Join us in this colorful celebration of expression and excellence.
(Deadlines are same as juried art competions. DETAILS WILL GET UPDATED ON BMM WEBSITE SOON)
Past Event
Portrait Workshop
July 25, 2026 at 11:00:00 AM
Parag Borse
Artist(s):
Event Date and Time: Saturday July 25, 2026, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST*
Description: Oil Portraits
Have you always wanted to paint portraits but felt unsure about the results? Join an oil portrait free workshop with award-winning artist Parag Borse and learn with confidence.
Website: www.Paragborse.com
Past Event
Juried Art session
June 14, 2026 at 1:30:00 AM
Surabhi Gulwelkar
Artist(s):
Event Date and Time: Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 11 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
Due to an overwhelming response, we’re excited to add one more critique session on June 14, 2026 at 11 AM EST (duration 1.5 hours).
Award-winning artist Surabhi Gulwelkar Sathe will be the featured mentor for this free session. There will be a discussion on three of her paintings with detailed insights, along with some guidannce on the do's and don'ts of painting landscapes from photo references.
Each participant may submit one artwork.
Submission window is June 6 to June 10, 2026. Please send your painting to manaartists@bmmonline.org.
To learn more about the mentor, visit www.instagram.com/surabhigulwelkar.
Past Event
Age is just a number - Artist Inspirational Talk
May 17, 2026 at 2:00:00 AM
Shalan Dere
Artist(s):
Event Date and Time: Saturday May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM EST*
Duration: 1.5 Hours
Description: Age is just a number - Shalan Dere.
Enjoy a short demo by enthusiastic ceramic artist.
Inspiring story of 80 year old ceramic and pottery artist. Pottersplace – At Pottersplace, Shalan Dere enjoys expressing herself through the medium of clay.
Website: www.pottersplace.co.in