Archive · 17 Jan 2026
CIAC Spotlights Emerging Artists in Delhi
The Collage International Art Carnival (CIAC) is happening in Delhi at the Lalit Kala Akademi.
It's a big event where over 500 artists, many of whom are students, show their artworks.
There are more than 1,000 art pieces to see, including paintings, photographs, drawings, and even videos.
The event is a great chance for young artists to show their work, meet other artists, and learn from them.
There are also workshops and talks by artists.
The founder of CIAC, Ashwani Kumar Prithviwasi, started this event 20 years ago to give artists a place to share their work and connect with others.
Many famous artists and important people from the art world came to the opening.
Some students even sold their art for the first time.
It's a fun and exciting time for everyone involved in the art community.
The Collage International Art Carnival (CIAC) is showcasing over 1,000 artworks by around 500 artists, many of whom are students.
The event aims to bring together artists from different age groups and levels of experience for interaction and learning.
Established artists and figures from the art fraternity attended the opening evening.
Art students are making their first sales and gaining experience in presenting their work.
The event includes workshops, film screenings, and lectures by artists, with participation from various art colleges and institutions.
- Who
- Emerging artists, art students, and established artists
- What
- Collage International Art Carnival (CIAC) showcasing artworks by lesser-known artists
- When
- January 12-18
- Where
- Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi
- Why
- To bring together members of the art community from different age groups and levels of experience for interaction and learning
- Event Name
- Collage International Art Carnival (CIAC)
- Location
- Lalit Kala Akademi, Delhi
- Duration
- January 12-18
- Number of Artists
- 500
- Number of Artworks
- 1,000
- Founder and Director
- Ashwani Kumar Prithviwasi
- Participating Institutions
- College of Art (Delhi), Sarada Ukil School of Art, Triveni Kala Sangam, National Gallery of Modern Art, Bal Bhawan, Naveen Chhaya pottery studio, Garhi Studios