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Harvest Time!

When: October 23, 2024 @ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Where: The Nicholson Project, 2310 Nicholson St SE, Washington DC

Join the Storytelling with Saris team to help harvest the vegetables from the Nicholson Project neighborhood garden.  We helped out in the garden in the spring and summer, and and are thrilled to go back to see what has been growing.  We will do some...

by Monica Bose on October 7th, 2024
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DC Art Now

When: September 20, 2024 @ 9:00 AM – December 13, 2024 @ 11:28 AM

“DC Art Now” Exhibition DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, I St Gallery, 200 I Street, SE, Washington DC; metro: Waterfront Hours: Monday -Friday, 9 am to 5:30 pm, from September 20-December 13, 2025 This is an exciting exhibition of art by DC area...

by Monica Bose on October 2nd, 2024
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Workshop at Smithsonian Summit

When: October 18, 2024 @ 1:45 PM – October 19, 2024 @ 2:45 PM
Where: Zoom

The 2024 Women’s Environmental Leadership Summit is a two-day virtual event hosted by Smithsonian’s Center for Environmental Justice at the Anacostia Community Museum. It will take place from October 18-19, 2024 via Zoom meetings. The summit aims to bring together individuals for mentorship, education, training, and...

by Monica Bose on October 2nd, 2024
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Paglees show in Charlotte!

When: May 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM – June 29, 2025 @ 7:00 PM
Where: McColl Center, 721 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202

The Paglees are coming to North Carolina!   Link to Review of debut show in Chicago. Location:  McColl Center, 721 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202 Opening Reception:  May 22, 2025 with activations by Shelly Bahl and Monica Jahan Bose. Public lecture by Prof. Melia Belli-Bose: ...

by Monica Bose on August 13th, 2024
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Paglees show in St Paul, MN!

When: September 12, 2026 @ 5:00 PM – December 12, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Where: Catherine G, Murphy Gallery at St Catherine University, Visual Arts Building, 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

The Paglees are coming to Minnesota!   Link to Review of debut show in Chicago. Location: Catherine G, Murphy Gallery at St Catherine University, Visual Arts Building, 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105 Opening Reception:   September 12, 2026, 5-7 pm.  With a walkthrough tour with...

by Monica Bose on August 13th, 2024
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Harvest Time!

When: August 15, 2024 @ 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: The Nicholson Project, 2310 Nicholson St SE, Washington DC

Join the Storytelling with Saris team to help harvest the vegetables from the Nicholson Project neighborhood garden.  We helped out in the garden in the spring and and are thrilled to go back to see what has been growing.  We will do some earthing exercises...

by Monica Bose on August 10th, 2024
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Workshops in Bangladesh

When: February 15, 2025 @ 3:31 PM – February 23, 2025 @ 4:31 PM
Where: Katakhali, Patuakhali District, Bangladesh

Storytelling with Saris workshops will take place in February 2025 in Bangladesh.  The workshops will include sari printing, new kantha creations from worn saris from Storytelling with Saris, new song creation, and performance.

by Monica Bose on July 17th, 2024
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Public Presentation on “Stretch” Proposal

When: July 10, 2024 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Zoom,  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85075682967?pwd=aGQ1bzBrZktZT0JueGZhbmpIZ21IQT09 

NOTICE REGARDING PROPOSED PUBLIC ART PROJECT “STRETCH” ARTIST:  MONICA JAHAN BOSE The art project STRETCH proposes to stretch sari fabric (temporary) across the building  and create a tile mural (permanent) at the exterior of 1724 California St NW, Washington, DC 20009. The saris are massive...

by Monica Bose on July 2nd, 2024
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New Horizons in Conservation

When: June 28, 2024 @ 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Westin Downtown, 999 9th St NW, Washington DC

Monica Jahan Bose will be leading a hands-on climate sari workshop for participants in the New Horizons in Conservation Convening organized by the Yale School of the Environment. Storytelling with Saris is thrilled to be part of this important convening. https://jedsi.yale.edu/new-horizons-in-conservation

by Monica Bose on June 20th, 2024
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Sari workshop with students

When: July 8, 2024 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bangladeshi-American artist and climate activist Monica Jahan Bose will lead a hands-on sari  workshop with high school students at Georgetown Day School’s Policy Institute addressing environmental and gender justice.  Participants will discuss strategies for climate action and gender justice and draw, paint, and write on a...

by Monica Bose on June 20th, 2024
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