AHMEDABAD: “Abhivyakti – The City Arts Project”, an initiative of UNM Foundation supported by Mehta family of Torrent Group, is back in Ahmedabad with its sixth edition. The aim of this art festival is to encourage various forms of Indian art and provide an opportunity to artists to showcase their ideas and creations on a large platform. This edition will feature more than 140 performances in various art forms such as dance, music, theater and visual arts by creators from all over the country.
This 15-day program started on November 21, 2024 and will continue till December 8, 2024. A total of 96 artists (including 47 visual artists) will present their art forms at Gujarat University and Atira Campus in Ahmedabad , an ideal place surrounded by natural beauty. All performances will be free, so that the general public can also enjoy these artistic manifestations.
Social Objectives and Initiatives
The UNM Foundation not only aims to make art an integral part of public life, but also provides a platform for artists to showcase their art. In this way, the Foundation works to make art accessible at no cost, so that people from all walks of life can experience art. Apart from this, the UNM Foundation is also actively involved in other sectors of society, such as in the fields of anemia eradication, maternal health, cardiology, pediatrics and primary education. This effort of the Foundation is also making an important contribution in the field of human service and knowledge service.
growing impact of expression
The “Expression” platform has now gained an important place among the major art events in India. In this year’s edition, 1,236 artists from across the country applied to submit their art, which is a clear testament to the growing popularity of this initiative. So far, more than 3 lakh people have benefited from these amazing art exhibitions through this project.
How are artists selected?
Artists are selected through a transparent and detailed process. First, original works are requested from artists by public invitation. Then there is the final selection based on the selection of the curators and the input of the mentors. Selected artists have the opportunity to perform on different days over the course of 15 days, giving them a wide platform for their art.
impact of expression on society
The purpose of “Abhyakti” is to give a new direction and identity to art in the society. This initiative of the Foundation provides the public with an experience of art beyond social, physical and personal limits. It is an important platform to promote creativity and experimentation in all art forms, identifying and supporting emerging talents. Over the last six years, Abhivyakti has created its own identity and has become a prestigious platform for art lovers.
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