12:15-1:45PM | Fragile Histories: Terracotta Temple Relief Sculpture in Contemporary Dialogue

Artist Shruti Ghatak grew up in Eastern India surrounded by terracotta temple reliefs. They were her first exposure to art and still inform her practice today. But temple reliefs are endangered--threatened by neglect, modernization, and a lack of preservation. Join us at the Postmark Center for the Arts for an engaging presentation about the history, symbolism and significance of this artform at risk. The presentation will be followed by discussion and Q&A with the artist, as well as examples of current work. 

After the presentation, check out our Pop-up Art Market in Postmark's Print Studio from 2PM - 4PM!

 FREE | ALL AGES

UPDATE: Market is now 2PM - 4PM

 Postmark is having a pop-up art market! Join us on August 8th after a day of Second Saturday festivities and browse locally made art and crafted goods from artists around Auburn. Many of the vendors are weekly regulars at Postmark's Drop-in Drawing and Painting sessions, held every Friday in the gallery. Artists will have items for sale as well as on display on the walls of our lower-level print studio. Stop by, browse a bit, and see some artwork from the local community!

FREE | ALL AGES

Join us at the Postmark for a celebration of Indian music and art! This event is completely free, with interactive and educational elements designed to be fun for the whole family. All programming is presented by local artists from Auburn and the surrounding area. 

Starting at 12PM, learn the geometric forms of Kolam, a traditional Indian art form that uses sand to create intricate patterns. While you learn from an experienced artist and practice the forms with the provided white sand, enjoy the South Indian fusion music of the band Dhawayam. A band of high school students, Dhawayam's music is for everyone to enjoy. After that, artist Manaswini Sridhar will perform Chaturyuga - The Time and Cycle, a traditional Indian dance that incorporates themes of time, renewal, and spirituality. English poetic narration will accompany the expressive dance. 

 FREE | ALL AGES