The Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi is
Punjab
Punjab (; Punjabi: پنجاب ; ਪੰਜਾਬ ; ; also romanised as ''Panjāb'' or ''Panj-Āb'') is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in South Asia, specifically in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, comprising a ...
'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.
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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.
In the year 1980 Akademi got recognition in the entire
Northern India
North India is a loosely defined region consisting of the northern part of India. The dominant geographical features of North India are the Indo-Gangetic Plain and the Himalayas, which demarcate the region from the Tibetan Plateau and Central ...
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.
Akademi purchased the works from the artists displayed at the exhibitions in
Chandigarh
Chandigarh () is a planned city in India. Chandigarh is bordered by the state of Punjab to the west and the south, and by the state of Haryana to the east. It constitutes the bulk of the Chandigarh Capital Region or Greater Chandigarh, which a ...
and sponsored an exhibition of
All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society
The All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society (AIFACS) is an independent arts organisation in India, founded in Delhi in 1928. In the decade after Indian independence, many of its functions were transferred to three national academies: Lalit Kala A ...
Art gallery
Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi Gallery is located in the building.
Publications
It has also decided to foster the publications on art literature including
monographs, journals, art- albums etc.
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.
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Schools in Punjab, India