Art Events
Upcoming Events
Portrait Workshop
Artist(s):
Parag Borse
Online
Location:
Event Date and Time: Sunday July 26, 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
*Workshop dates and time are subject to change based on availability of artists
BMM Convention 2026, Seattle WA
Artist(s):
Multiple Artists
Seattle Convention Center
Location:
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)
*Workshop dates and time are subject to change based on availability of artists
Object Sketching Workshop
Artist(s):
Amit Dhane
Online
Location:
Event Date & Time: August 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Duration: 1.5 hours
Desscription: Learn to draw objects using simple shapes, shadows, perspective etc. Artist Amit Dhane will guide us on this topic.
Medium- Graphite pencil
Instagram: Amit Dhane
*Workshop dates and time are subject to change based on availability of artists
Art analyzing, finding voice
Artist(s):
Sharad Tarde
Online
Location:
Event Date and Time: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EST*
Description: 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? Interesting lecture by artist Mr. Sharad Tarde, Pune.
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
Past Events
Past Event
Juried Art session
June 14, 2026 at 5:30:00 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 6:00:00 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
Past Event
Photography workshop
March 28, 2026 at 6:00:00 PM
Rajesh Joshi
Artist(s):
Event Date and Time: Saturday, March 28, From 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST*
Description: Photography Workshop (Free workshop)
Rajesh Joshi graduated from Sir J. J. School. His photography spectrum is from fashion to portraits, food to automobiles, travel to hospitality,
His clients including Tata Motors, Amul, Safola, Birla, Kotak, LIC, Reliance Communication, Mahindra Automobiles, Jet & Go airways, Bombay Dyeing, Pethe jewellers, Taj Hotels, and Courtyard Marriott, to name a few. This accomplished photographer’ He will share tips on capturing great candid photos with a smartphone, covering framing, lighting, how to take pictures of our artwork and more.
Past Event
Artist Inspirational Talk
March 7, 2026 at 3:30:00 AM
Bharti Pitre
Artist(s):
Event Date and Time: Saturday Mar 7, 2026, 9:00 PM EST*
Description: Paper mache sculpture by Bharti Pitre. A decade ago, she took the plunge into establishing her very own Papier Mâché studio, and happily returned to her childhood enjoyment of working with hands. Bharati's creations can be viewed at her studio, or the various exhibitions that they are displayed at. She lives in and works from Pune, India.
Website: www.bharatipitre.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bharatipitre?igsh=MWYydzhwbDViaHd0aw==