About Us

straight circle india an experimental project-space devoted to neurodiverse, disabled, under-represented makers of art.

we explore and engage with the different ways in which acts of creation and care are experienced in our lives. 

riya arora - the founder - is building straight circle india as an inquiry into realms of empathy, art and collective possibility. she is a community psychologist, art therapist and artist based in punjab, india.

The First Circle

A first gathering of works.

Open call for neurodiverse, disabled, and under-represented artists across India. Selected works will be featured in an online exhibition and accompanying publication.

Submissions close 30 June 2026, 9 PM IST

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