Artreach India celebrates 10 years of imparting art education

One cannot overstate the importance of holistic education in a child's life.

- NOOR ANAND CHAWLA

Sadly, when it comes to education, training in the arts is often overlooked. This is especially true in the case of disadvantaged communities, where lack of access to good quality art educators and resources farther exacerbates the problem. Fortunately, for the last ten years, Artreach India, one of India’s foremost arts education nonprofits has been leading the charge in rectifying this situation.

To celebrate the tenth anniversary of Artreach, a new exhibition titled Taramandal ~ Ten years of artists working with Artreach’ is being organised at Ojas Art Gallery. The group exhibition will present the work of 60 international artists who have worked with the organization and been part of its numerous programmes, by working with young people and women from marginalised communities across India. It has been curated by Deeksha Nath and will showcase drawings, paintings, photographs and sculptures made by both emerging and established artists.

The works on display are by renowned artists like Seema Kohli, Gulammohammad Sheikh, Susanta Mandal, Atul Bhalla, Gauri Gill, Vicky Roy and Kristine Michael. There are also artworks created by children, young people and women who have participated in Artreach’s programmes. On August 6, when the exhibition opens, there will be live performances and a curated walkthrough for the attendees.

“We are so excited to bring together the work of all these amazing artists who have been part of Artreach’s journey. Many have led teaching programmes; some have led community arts projects; others have been deeply valued mentors and advisors. Artreach wouldn't exist without this extraordinary community of creative people who bring their unique voices, talents and passion to their work with us. It’s also special to have Deeksha Nath curating because as well as being a brilliant curator, she was Artreach's founding director,” says Charty Dugdale, founder of Artreach.