Across Maharashtra, students and faculty use photography to reflect, engage, and tell powerful stories of change
‘Through The Lens’: Workshops & Exhibitions
Our partnership with the Maharashtra State Faculty Development Academy (MSFDA) helped us share our vision with educators and learners across the state.
We held workshops for university faculty and students, teaching photography as a way to self-reflect and examine social issues.
Workshops at Nagpur University led to a unique on-campus exhibition.
At Sonopant Dandekar College, participants captured hidden stories within academic settings. Participants shared that the workshops helped them connect their cameras to their thoughts, turning photography into a powerful tool for storytelling and change.
Faculty members also participated in an exhibitions, using photography for self-reflection and to explore themes like politics, gender, and caste within institutions.
Grassroot Storytellers Workshop, Jalandhar 2023
Faculty members also participated in an exhibitions, using photography for self-reflection and to explore themes like politics, gender, and caste within institutions.
In collaboration with the Desh Bhagat Yadgar Committee, we held a workshop in Jalandhar.
This hands-on workshop taught young people and journalists from underserved communities how to document their surroundings and share local stories.
Participants learned to use photography for advocacy and representation.
Special Highlights
On World Photography Day, we reaffirmed our commitment to making visual storytelling accessible to everyone.
The year started with a solo photography exhibition by Sudharak Olwe, ‘Lavani—a Traditional Dance of Maharashtra’, celebrating cultural heritage.
PPT Masterclass at Karjat
Our second annual Masterclass brought together photographers, journalists, and creative minds for three days of learning at the PPT Centre in Karjat. Participants explored the ethical and emotional aspects of social documentary photography.
Captured through the lens of our masterclass participants – glimpses of village life, seen with fresh eyes and heartfelt perspective.
Art Exhibitions and Camps
Our galleries hosted several art shows, featuring both established and new artists.
‘Dialogic’, Solo show by Dominika Zakrzewska
An Exhibition of Paintings By Jaya Daronde
‘In Case’, Curated by Sanjeev Sonpimpare
‘Pixelated Home’ By Rachana Nagerkar
‘Kaal-Akaar’, By Rahul Tukaram Vajale and Vikram Marathe
‘Monsoon’ and ‘Wave 2’, Group shows curated by Sanjay Nikam
This camp at our Karjat Centre welcomed artists of all levels for hands-on painting and drawing sessions.
Jolly Art Adda:
Our art space, Jolly Art Adda, continued to be a lively hub for creative exchange.
Weekly Portrait Demonstrations & Workshops by Anil Naik
Open Printmaking Workshops
Special lectures
Our 2023 Impact:
Empowered Faculty and Students: We trained educators and students to use photography to understand social issues and uncover hidden stories.
Created Inclusive Platforms: Campus exhibitions led to important discussions on gender, caste, and inequality.
Trained Grassroot Storytellers: Workshops in Jalandhar helped young people and journalists from marginalised backgrounds confidently share their stories.
Built a Community of Practice: Our Karjat Masterclass created a network of socially aware photographers who value ethics and empathy.
6 Workshops
We powered photography workshops for Participants,Photography enthusiasts and community collaborators.
8 Exhibitions
We hosted exhibitions in diverse towns and celebrated art spaces.
1.2k + Participants
Over 1200+ people visited and interacted with our exhibitions & workshop
3 Art Camps
Our weekend workshops took place every Saturday and Sunday, all year long.
At PPT, Gandhi Film Foundation, and Jolly Art Adda, we continue to make photography and art inclusive, thoughtful, and transformative. Stay connected as we build accessible spaces where stories and creativity thrive.
