Tales of Uttan: A Community Mural Jam

Tulpa – Uttan Art Festival 

" Tulpa ” in the Bombay East Indian dialect means “ to crave for.” It’s an unusual name for an art festival, but it arises from a deep, collective yearning - shared by Mogan Rodrigues, Wigbert Piedade, and Yash Sheth - to celebrate Uttan and the unique culture of its community through art. It is also to bring alive a thirst to discover the inherent creative spirit in each of us.Tulpa is a living gallery where the lines between artists, subjects and participants dissolve to create a fluid environment of exchange; where the landscape and its people immerse with artists and visitors to create rich memories, experiences, and emotions in photography, clay, murals, music, walks and more... 

Come, be a part of the revelation!

Tales of Uttan: A Community Mural Jam

Danette Gomes a Mumbai-based illustrator, mural artist and live art creator who focuses on uses art as a form of story-telling. What began during the lockdown as a simple hobby—illustrating everyday tales—has evolved into a fulfilling career rooted in connection and creativity. Danette has collaborated with leading names like ICICI Bank, Netflix, Aditya Birla Initiative, Godrej, and Reliance Foundation, as well as numerous personal clients, helping each of them bring their unique stories to life. In all her forms of art, from murals to journal spreads, postcard paintings to digital posters, she aims at telling a little bit of a story in the hope that it connects with someone else as well.

Join us for a vibrant mural workshop led by illustrator and muralist Danette Gomes, where art meets community!

Set in the scenic coastal community of Uttan, this hands-on workshop invites volunteers to pick up a brush and help bring a large-scale mural to life. Under Danette's guidance, you'll co-create a colorful piece inspired by the people, their stories, and the spirit of the Uttan community. Whether you're an artist or just someone who loves to paint, this is your chance to connect, create, and leave behind something meaningful. Come for the sea breeze, stay for the stories—and help turn a wall into a shared celebration of culture and color.

Date: 24th May 2025

Timing: 9am-6pm ( Slot Timing: 9am-11am, 11am-1pm, 2pm-4pm, 4pm-6pm)

Meeting Point: Big Cross Near Uttan Naka, Exact location of the mural wall would be provided to you on WhatsApp on sooner dates. Participants are required to reach Uttan 30 minutes early before their slots begins

Fees: 450rs

Participants: 5 spots Only per slot

Includes: All painting material, brushes, and containers

Timeline: Danette will have the sketch ready for you at 9am. Volunteers come and go as per the timing. The paint shades will be kept ready and a reference image of the design will be displayed. Participants will fill in the design under Danette’s guidance. Only 5 participants per slot.

Suggestions: Wear clothes you’re happy to get paint on. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes and attire and a cap if necessary. If needed you may wear an apron over your clothes and gloves on your hands.

Requirements:

• Wear Comfortable Clothes & Shoes
• Carry Hat and Sun Glasses
• Carry Water
• Carry camera or Just make beautiful memories with Phone
• Carry Power bank

How To Reach Big Cross Uttan

• Reach Bhayander Station, From Station Bus, Private and Shared Rickshaws are available
• Take a ferry from borivali side to gorai jetty to the other side, From Rickshaw is available