Young ’uns at work

Block your evenings for an amateur art fest that fuses young, culture and fashion

Block your evenings for an amateur art fest that fuses young, culture and fashion

They are fresh, fervent and brimming with ideas. Students of a premium art institute in the city are all set to stroke your imagination as they bring forth their first ever art fest. Here's what's in store.

Mish-mash mantra

This week-long celebration involves multiple art activities like exhibitions, cultural events and fashion shows by college-going designers and artists. You can look forward to paintings, photography, digital art, installations and sculpture contests. In addition, there will be cultural programmes, design competitions and a funky fashion show.

"This is the first of its kind gala event being organised by our college. Our main motive is to prepare students for the challenges that lie ahead of them. It will see joint participation by the students and faculty, thus ensuring a fun-filled week for all", said Dr Sucharita, principal of the organising school.

Detailed diary

Honour night

When: March 7, 6 pm
Where: Apeejay Auditorium, Sheikh Sarai

Acclaimed violinist Santosh Nahar would be the guest of honour for the grand finalu00e9. The programme would also include the bestowal of appreciation awards and honours on the best artists and the distinguished alumni, including some eminent celebrities.

Apeejay Art Fest '09

Entry: Free
Ring: 29955459

Art show

On till: March 8
Where: Lalit Kala Akademi

The event will showcase works of students of Apeejay College of Fine Arts.

Fashion show

When: March 5, 7:00-8:00 pm
Where: Ashok Theatre, Hotel Ashok, Chanakyapuri

This is being held to mark the International Congress of Women, with a focus on various aspects of women. Designs from various countries like India, Italy, Japan, China and Greece through the ages would find their way to you.

Cultural fusion

When: March 3, 6 - 8 p.m
Where: Meghdoot Auditorium, Lalit Kala Akademi

A gamut of art expressions ranging from sublime Indian classical and semi-classical to vibrant folk arts through vocal music, musical instruments and dance forms.

Design fiesta

When: March 6 pm
Where: Apeejay Auditorium, Sheikh Sarai

The show would present a confluence of assorted design-works.

Elsewhere on the art circuit...

Still, Life

Where: Vadehra Art Gallery, D-178, Okhla Industrial Area Ph-I
When: On till March 21, 11 am to 8 pm
Ring: 011 - 65474005

Praneet Soi's solo show, a depiction of a world that moves at different speeds, despite the flattening forces of globalisation and war.

Myriad Moods

Where: Dhoomimal Art Centre, A - 8, Inner Circle, Connaught Place
When: On till March 14, 10 am to 7 pm
(Sundays closed)

Recent paintings on human life by artist Rakesh Kumaar Gupta.

Going solo

Where: Bajaj Capital Art House, L - 26, Kalkaji
When: On till March 5,
11 am to 7 pm

Artist Shampa Sircar Das' recent works

The Way We Were

Where: The Love hotel at ai, Saket
When: Every Thursday evening, starting this week

A festival of pop French culture showcasing cinema, art, fashion and music through the ages.

Wrykt-Vyakt

Where: Art Sastra, Safdarjung Enclave
When: On till March 5
Ring: 26105611, 26167911

Exhibition of 'emptiness in manifestation' by 21 eminent artists from across India.

High on Chai

Where: 36, Shahpur Jat, 1st floor, Near Asiad Village
When: Ongoing

A dedication to street images and the essence of Street India. Designer artist Nida Mahmood feels the spirit of India lies in the streets, and chai is the quintessence of that spirit. Get ready for a hot cuppa of lifeu00a0an infusion that forms the fountainhead of the flowing thoughts of people.