The James Green Centre for World Art at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery works closely with particular communities in the development and interpretation of its collections.

In 1997 Green Centre staff worked in partnership with members of Brighton and Hove's Gujarati community on an exhibition and series of events to mark the 50th anniversary of India's Independence. The exhibition, India 50, included objects and textiles loaned by members of the community.

In 2002 the partnership was further developed through the creation of a Hindu shrine in the James Green Gallery of World Art, part of a museum redevelopment project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Every year the importance of the relationship between the Museum and the Gujarati community is reaffirmed in a joint celebration to mark Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.