Archives February 2024

As the year has begun, we have now hope for changing our level of professionalism and creativity. Visiting Jehangir Art Gallery in 2024, we see some very successful painters every year this year it’s The Art Society of India displaying works of selective artists who enroll for the contest and shortlisted ones are awarded and some are displayed. These artists are from different regions of the nation and express their creative arts and sculptures to make a sense of modern as well as traditional art. The founder Shri. Madhav Parandekar , Shri. S. L. Handalkar and Shri. Balaji Talim, have left a legacy of giving a helping hand and a path to success to new age and upcoming artist who want to explore and earn an achievement through arts and art related events.

Mr. Deepak Naphade, Hon. Secretary, of the Art Society of India, expresses the need to increase the number of platforms where artist can showcase their work and to make a presence in the mainstream art exhibitions. He explains how it has been in the last 106 years of making successful artists who need proper guidance and reach for their art to be viewed and appreciated. He further explains that this organization has been working on a non-profit model. 

Mrs. Vora, explains the process of the contest as each artist is allowed to give paid entries as per their category, they have a jury which judges these artists and the ones who qualify or pass the criteria for an award are awarded. The entire collection has been listed in a form of a catalogue for art enthusiasts and learners to refer as a case study or even keep as a read for a leisure. 

Artist C. R. Shelar show Shutters and Strokes has been recognised by many Indian and overseas awards for photography and painting. Photography is his profession and passion but now he has made paintings that complement his photography. He has been to several shows all over India and this is how 7 show at the Jehangir Art Gallery. The next week he has an exhibition followed at the Raja Ravi Verma art Gallery at Nehru Auditorium at Pune. Raja Ravi Verma Gallery showcases many photography contests and also have a photo contest named “Click”.

All artist and art enthusiast have once visited the esteemed Sir J. J School of Arts that houses the Kala Sanchalaya, Maharashtra. Every year artists from Maharashtra participate in the group exhibition which is felicitated by Govt. of Maharashtra and J. J. School of Arts. Many among known chief guests and eminent jurists were the CM of Maharashtra – Eknath Shinde, Dean of Sir. J. J. School of Arts, Mr. Rajiv Mishra and many professors and artists have given their devotion and passion to make this show happen.

The J. J School of art announces a contest for artist to give their entry and make a presence at the Jehangir Art gallery for this prestigious art exhibition and awards. This february has also highlighted the promotional designs and advertising posters / magazine ads / materials as published works of artist from all over Maharashtra. Having learnt from J. J. School of Arts these artists who have participated from different regions are also among some well-known alumnus.  

We have summed up our show with making more artists come and view the art and purchase some for the art for commercial or personal use. Nowadays, self discovered artists have made their mark and have achieved success through contests and awards. Since the show was on 19 February 2024, on the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti this could be a future thought of curating painting and sculptures of Shivaji Maharaj and make this a collaborative effort towards keeping arts and history connected and also have more theme based contests or exhibitions. Then inviting large organisation to announce scholarships to deserved and hardworking artists.