Indian Folk Art Exhibition & Sale – “Endangered Folk Arts Of India”

India is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.4 billion people living in it. It is home to some of the most ancient civilizations, and has a long history of cultural richness to boast about.

India has a long and diverse history. The country has been through many eras and has influenced other countries in numerous ways. From Vedic philosophy, to the teachings of Buddha, India has always been at the forefront of culture-changing ideas

Cultures and creativity both affect economic, social, and all other aspects of activity. The country of India is one of the world’s most culturally diverse countries, as it has been home to a multitude of cultures for millennia.

This diversity in Indian Art and Culture is symbolized by the plurality of its culture. India has one of the world’s largest collections of songs, music, dance, theatre, folk traditions, performing arts and rites and rituals.

The Indian folk arts are an important part of the nation’s culture and identity because they are directly connected with spiritual nature of people’s lives.

Indian folk art is a country’s heritage and can be representative of the culture and history of that country. It is the most original work of art because it is born out of the soul of the people.

The Indian government has taken many initiatives to keep this rich cultural traditional art alive. They are making it easier for future generations to access this heritage which will help diversify the country’s culture even more.

However, government alone cannot stop the extinction of these traditional artforms without support from every Indian, living in India or abroad.

We are doing our part!

Our quest to identify and recognize talented Indian folk artists for 2021 ended on November 14, 2021. We are pleased to exhibit around 40 artworks from the 180 qualified entries this year. You will be able to see artists as young as 6 years old exhibiting at our Indian Folk Art Exhibition and Sale.

Lok Kala Ratna Award 2021 is an annual international Indian folk art competition and online exhibition for all Indian folk art, presented by IIFAG Australia. The competition is open to all citizens of the world.

ARTISTS REPRESENTING THE FOLLOWING GROUPS

1. Group A: Children’s group: Age 12 and below
2. Group B: Children’s group: Age 13 and 18
3. Group C: Amateur Artist
4. Group D: Professional Artist

From each artist group, one winner was selected from these five categories by a panel of three judges and an online public voting process. The highest-ranking artwork from each artist group was awarded the Lok Kala Ratna Award 2021. Link to award presentation ceremony >>

INDIAN FOLK ART CATEGORIES

1. Indian Folk Art – Southern region
2. Indian Folk Art – Northern region
3. Indian Folk Art – Central region
4. Indian Folk Art – Eastern region
5. Indian Folk Art – Western region

With an upcoming exhibition, you’ll get a chance to check out the work of artisans from all over India and abroad. The exhibition is scheduled at Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall in Mumbai and will start on 28th February and finish on 5th March, 2022.

Don’t miss it !