A three-day-long art exhibition cum camp aimed at honing the creative talent of budding artists hosted at lalitkala Academy here concluded on Thursday. Cooperation and Excise Minister Dr Damodar Rout graced as chief guest.
Among the esteemed guests present on the occasion were renowned artist Jatin Das, Tata Steel SEZ Gopalpur MD Arun Misra, Tata Steel Corporate Communications and Regulatory Affairs Group Director ChanakyaChoudhary and wife of M V Narendran, MD, Tata Steel, India and South-East Asia Ruchi Narendran.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Rout appealed to the artists for preserving the tradition of excellence in art and culture of this great land. He also appreciated the efforts of Tata Steel in providing a congenial platform for the promotion of art by supporting such exhibition and camps.
Addressing the artists and the art lovers, Narendran spoke highly about artistic grandeur of Odisha and promised continued support of Tata Steel to such initiatives in future.
Arun Misra reiterated the company’s longstanding commitment for strengthening the rich cultural tradition.
16 renowned artists of India participated in the event to showcase their masterpiece in the camp. The highlights of the camp included workshop for art students and interaction with artists. Besides, school children chosen from across the State through Tata Steel Inter-School Art Competition participated. They learned from the masters while showcasing their talents. The zonal competition was held at eight locations in different parts of Odisha. 19 selected students from the zonal rounds participated in the event and were felicitated. Apart from this, 50 students of art colleges of Odisha also participated.