20 Awards Declared for the 65th National Exhibition of Art

On September 27, 2026, the Lalit Kala Akademi selected 20 artworks by 20 artists for the 'Lalit Kala Akademi Awards' for the 65th National Exhibition of Art.

Key Facts

Entries: A total of 6,175 artworks were received from 2,495 artists across 27 States and Union Territories for the exhibition.
Initial Selection: The first-tier jury selected 270 artworks to be displayed in the exhibition.
Award Selection: The second-tier jury chose 20 artworks by 20 artists for the Lalit Kala Akademi Award.
Art Mediums: Selected works encompass various contemporary art mediums, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, drawing, and mixed media.
National Platform: The National Exhibition of Art provides a national platform for contemporary visual artists to display their artworks.