Oitij-jo has focused on celebrating the cultural heritage and diversity of the Bengali diaspora since its inception in 2013. Our programs are focused across four thematic streams: Exhibitions, Events, Network & Workshops.
exhibitions
We have been presenting exhibitions across London since 2011, with a focus on celebrating & sharing Bangla rooted creative arts with the public in the UK. Future Oitij-Jo presentations aims to inspire & focus on emerging talents from the British-Bangla community.
events
We are focused on presenting diverse cultural events, from curating festivals, to presenting intimate events. The events programming will be focused on having critical discourse, and celebrating the diverse cultural heritage that the global Bangla community have to share.
network
Our network is an informal community of artists, creatives and professionals. This network is focused on supporting and promoting next generation British-Bangla talent, and enabling them to connect and access knowledge.
workshops
We have hosted, conducted & presented workshops across art, craft, food, fashion, photography and beyond. Oitij-Jo presents workshops with women and young people based in Tower Hamlets. These workshops have been focused on engaging with people to explore aspects of British-Bangla narrative.