'A Palette of Dreams' attracts art enthusiasts

Exhibit displays work of emerging artists from all across Pakistan


APP February 19, 2025
Pakistan National Council of the Arts

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ISLAMABAD:

An art exhibition titled 'A Palette of Dreams' continued attracting visitors at its showcase of over 100 artworks by emerging artists who belong to different parts of the country.

The exhibition was inaugurated in a grand ceremony held at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) on Sunday, bringing together an impressive display of artistic talent from across Pakistan. It highlights the creative expressions of young artists, with a special showcase of Sidra Babar's art and emerging talent. The event was meticulously curated by Sidra Babar and Adeela Shahid.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by esteemed guests from the political, media and business sectors. The chief guest, General Manager of Rudn Enclave, Mohammad Rashid, graced the occasion alongside distinguished foreign dignitaries, political figures and representatives from Islamabad's business community. Officials from the Prime Minister's Youth Club office also participated in the event.

A major announcement was made during the ceremony, as Rashid pledged his commitment to supporting young artists. He revealed plans to establish a welfare trust for artists within Rudn Enclave in collaboration with Sidra Babar. The initiative aims to provide a sustainable platform for emerging artists, offering resources and fostering artistic growth.

Sidra Babar, the curator and a renowned visual artist, expressed her gratitude to Director General of the PNCA, M Ayoub Jamali, and the Visual Arts Division for providing young artists with this platform. She acknowledged the overwhelming participation from artists across the country and emphasised the importance of such exhibitions in nurturing creativity and giving recognition to new talent. The exhibition remained open to the public until Tuesday.

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