RECAP - Support Local Artists Meetup in Pune by Ajit Thite

[TusharSuradkar]

On 20 September 2024, I attended a meetup hosted by amazing local guide @AjitThite

This meetup was hosted in support of local artists in Pune.
Several artists like potters, sculptors, painters, weavers, and designers had set up stalls in The Pavilion Mall.

Before entering the mall, we tried the newly installed automatic storage near the basement parking.

The storage had lockers and could be operated from our mobile devices.

After this, we visited various stalls by local artists and marveled at the wonderful creations.

Here are some close-up views of the clay items by the local artists of Pune.

The creativity and workmanship were impressive, and we could not decide which was better than the other.

All decorative items were desirable and captivating.

After this, we settled down at the nearby Deja Vu Cafe.

With their relaxed sitting arrangement, we soon indulged in sharing Google Maps tips and tricks, updating small businesses in and around the mall.

We exchanged a lot of trinkets, stickers, cards, and badges around the theme of Supporting Small Business.

@NERKARAMIT shared a gorgeous-looking pin for those attending a meetup for the first time.

I also shared brand new badges and a few stickers with the theme of ‘Support Small Business’.

Finally, we took a group photo and parted ways to meet again at the next meetup in Pune on 06 October 2024 to support more small businesses and local artists.

Attendees at the meetup:

1. Ajit Thite.

2. Amit Nerkar.

3. @ShubhamWaman

4. Tushar Suradkar

[NERKARAMIT]

Brief recap @TusharSuradkar

All pictures and Collages are unique as always

Clicking group photo with tag INDIA LOCAL GUIDES has become a ritual now for our meet-ups…

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for attending in a tight evening schedule @NERKARAMIT

The India Local Guides icons are very popular and got good feedback from local guides recently.

Also, this mini banner is easy to carry in the pocket

[AjitThite]

An extremely precisely described post, @TusharSuradkar , and I am grateful that, @NERKARAMIT , @ShubhamWaman and you attended personally.

Thanks again.

Cheers!

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you, @AjitThite for the perfect selection of the place and the artists

Let’s meet again soon to support more local artists in Pune

[Annaelisa]

@TusharSuradkar

Es ist eine Freude so eine Zusammenfassung von eurem Treffen zu lesen, tolle Aktion

[Anil6969]

Great initiative @AjitThite bhau,

You are an amazing star always come out with innovative ideas and so is your structured meet up.

We missed you in last Pune

Thanks for sharing @TusharSuradkar bhau.

Regards

Anil6969

[MayuriKubal]

Thanks for the detailed beautiful recap @TusharSuradkar Amazing initiative of supporting small business by @AjitThite I enjoyed reading the post You guys had lot of fun it seems!

[SayliWalve]

Well Written @TusharSuradkar Daa, great efforts to support local artist @AjitThite dada

The ambience of Deja Vu cafe feels lively

And that’s a beautiful collection of decorative items

Do they have any online presence where we can buy from them? It would be great to support these businesses even from afar.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thank you for the appreciation @Annaelisa

It was a fun and memorable evening supporting local small business in Pune.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks for the appreciation @MayuriKubal

Hoping to meet everyone in Mumbai soon at an upcoming meetup.

[TusharSuradkar]

Thanks for the appreciation @SaylliWalve1 and I think that’s a good idea!

I am sharing the contact details of the artists so we can support them remotely.

They have a truly awesome collection:

[ShubhamWaman]

That was Great time at pavilion Mall.

Eagerly waiting to join you in next Meetup @TusharSuradkar dada

[ShubhamWaman]

It’s my Pleasure @AjitThite dada