Artists Of Sohrai, Pattachitra And Patua Art Call On The President As Part Of The Artists In Residence Programme

A group of artists called on the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (July 24, 2025). Twenty-nine artists of Sohrai, Pattachitra and Patua art forms stayed at Rashtrapati Bhavan from July 14 to 24, 2025. Artists from Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal were the participants of the second edition of Kala Utsav 2025 – ‘Artists in Residence Programme’ of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The Artists in Residence programme – Kala Utsav – is a celebration of the spirit of India’s artistic traditions, a reaffirmation of the important role of living art traditions in preserving cultural identity and inspiring future generations. This Kala Utsav has also provided a platform to the folk, tribal and traditional artists who have continued the varied forms of art for generations.

The President witnessed the art exhibition of the artists, created during their Residency programme. She appreciated their contributions to India’s important traditional art forms and wished them success in their future artistic endeavours.