Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi

The Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi is Punjab's state academy of fine arts. It's an autonomous cultural organisation established and funded by the Government of Punjab to preserve and publicize the fine art and culture outside the state.[2][3][4] Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi uplifts the study and research in field of paintings, sculptures, mixed-media art and photography.

Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi
Formation5 August 1966 (1966-08-05)
FounderM. S. Randhawa
HeadquartersPunjab Arts Council, Chandigarh
Location
Region served
India
FieldsFine arts and Culture
Official language
English, Punjabi
President
Diwan Manna[1]
Parent organisation
Government of India
Websitelalitkalaakademipunjab.com

History

Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi was founded in 1966. The Akademi was set up by the Government of Punjab to promote the associations and development of such collaborative efforts among the artists of Punjab state.[5] Dr. M. S. Randhawa[6] who was founder chief Administrator of Chandigarh (Union Territory) worked hard to develop art centre of Punjab and he founded Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi, Sangeet Natak Akademi and Sahitya Akademi. Dr. Randhawa also built Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh Museum and Museum of Cultural Heritage of Punjab at Ludhiana at the same time.[7]

In the year 1980 Akademi got recognition in the entire Northern India and for the first time Akademi organised the exhibition of Photography and Sculpture, Akademi also announced to grant awards of Rs. 13,500/- with certification to the participants.[5] Akademi purchased the works from the artists displayed at the exhibitions in Chandigarh and sponsored an exhibition of All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society[5]

Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi Gallery is located in the building.[3]

Publications

It has also decided to foster the publications on art literature including monographs, journals, art- albums etc.[5] An art library was also established and equipped with books and journals on Indian and International art with intention to provide assets for future generations.[5] Akademi also decided to honour the artists, art historians and art critics for their contribution and achievements in the development field of art. PLKA published its first art book on contemporary artists of Punjab, in which critic works of Raj Jain, Shiv Singh, Malkit Singh, Jagdish Ahuja was featured. Later book was translated into Punjabi by K S Kang

References
  1. "'Functioning of Akademies should be left to professionals': Diwan Manna". The Indian Express. 3 October 2016.
  2. "Objectives".
  3. "PUNJAB LALIT KALA AKADEMI | Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi". lalitkalaakademipunjab.com. Retrieved 2019-05-01.
  4. "List of grantees".
  5. Sikh Digital Library. The Spokesman Weekly Vol. 30 No. 18 December 29, 1980.
  6. Saran, Gursaran Singh (2013). The Wheel Eternal. Dorrance Publishing. ISBN 9781434969002.
  7. Ahluwalia, Amrik Singh (2003). Phycology: Principles, Processes and Applications. Daya Publishing House. ISBN 9788170352969.

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