Lalit Kala Akademi Inaugurates the 64th National Exhibition of Art with a Historic Push Towards Artist Empowerment

🎨 64th National Exhibition of Art Inaugurated by Lalit Kala Akademi

🗓️ Date: August 5, 2025

📍 Venue: New Delhi

🗞️ Source: PIB Delhi, Posted on August 5, 2025, 9:26 PM

🔹 Key Highlights

• The 64th National Exhibition of Art (NEA) was inaugurated by Lalit Kala Akademi, India’s National Academy of Art.
• The event was inaugurated with a grand ceremony celebrating India’s rich visual heritage and contemporary art.
• Historic First: For the first time, award-winning artworks are made available for sale, marking a significant step towards artist empowerment and cultural economy growth.

🔹 Notable Dignitaries Present

• Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat – Union Minister for Culture & Tourism (Chief Guest)
• Shri Vivek Aggarwal – Secretary, Ministry of Culture
• Ms. Amita Prasad Sarbhai – Additional Secretary, Ministry of Culture
• Shri Nand Lal Thakur – Vice Chairman, Lalit Kala Akademi
• Shri Rajeev Kumar – Secretary, Lalit Kala Akademi

🔹 Significance

• Strengthens India’s commitment to:
  • Cultural mapping
  • Artist livelihoods
  • Preserving and promoting visual arts
• Encourages art commerce through public access and support mechanisms.
• Enhances visibility of Indian art in domestic and global platforms