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7th Edition of Abhivyakti Art Festival Features 140 Artists
A big art festival called Abhivyakti has started its seventh year!
It's like a giant showcase where artists from all over India share their amazing talents.
This year, there are even more artists than before, with 140 artists from 45 different cities.
They will perform and show their art for 15 days.
You can see cool shows like dancing, music, plays, stories, and paintings.
The festival's theme is 'Stories waiting to be told,' which means artists will share new and exciting stories through their work.
It's a great chance for people to see art from many different places and appreciate the creativity of artists across the country.
The organizers are happy because more and more artists want to be part of this special event each year.
The 7th edition of Abhivyakti - The City Arts Project has opened, featuring over 140 artists from 45 cities across 16 states.
The 15-day festival is being held across Gujarat University Campus, ATIRA, and Shreyas Foundation Campus.
The theme for this year is 'Stories waiting to be told', with over 220 shows planned in dance, music, theatre, literature, and visual arts.
The visual arts section has been expanded to 62 installations due to strong public interest.
Abhivyakti has supported over 600 artists and premiered 400 original productions since its inception in 2018.
- Who
- UNM Foundation, 140 artists from 45 cities across 16 states, eminent curators, and mentors.
- What
- Opening of the 7th edition of Abhivyakti - The City Arts Project, an expanded arts festival featuring over 220 shows in dance, music, theatre, literature, and visual arts.
- Where
- Gujarat University Campus, ATIRA, and the Shreyas Foundation Campus in Ahmedabad.
- When
- Began on Thursday, November 14th, and will run for 15 days.
- Why
- To provide a platform for original, contemporary artistic expression and enable access to the arts, showcasing the creative potential from across India.
Key facts
- Event Name
- Abhivyakti - The City Arts Project
- Edition
- 7th
- Dates
- November 14 (start date), 15 days duration
- Locations
- Gujarat University Campus, ATIRA, Shreyas Foundation Campus
- Theme
- Stories waiting to be told
- Artists Featured
- 140+
- Cities Represented
- 45
- States Represented
- 16
Quotes
Sapna Mehta
UNM Foundation chairperson
“Abhivyakti enables access to the arts without thresholds... We take pride in presenting 140 artists from across India, each reflecting the immense creative potential that resides in every corner of the country.”
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