Madras Craft Foundation Trust

DakshinaChitra conducts workshops designed to equip teachers with the skills to introduce heritage, craft, art, and storytelling practices to their students. These workshops provide educators with the tools and knowledge to incorporate cultural heritage into their curriculum, enriching students' learning experiences. Teachers are guided on how to engage their students with traditional crafts, art forms, and storytelling, fostering a deeper understanding of heritage and creativity. On request, DakshinaChitra arranges customized workshops to meet the specific needs of educators and their schools.

DakshinaChitra offers exciting internships and volunteering opportunities for both Indian and international students across various museum departments. These opportunities provide individuals with a chance to engage, learn, and contribute to the museum's vision and mission. DakshinaChitra seeks motivated and proactive individuals with a passion for discussing culture, including traditional, folk, craft, and contemporary aspects of South India. Interns and volunteers play a vital role in fostering the museum's objectives while gaining valuable hands-on experience in a dynamic cultural setting.