BANGANI ART FOUNDATION
PARICHAAY
An inaugural Program of the BAF
On October 29, 2023, the Inaugural Program of the Bangani Art Foundation was conducted at Ramsay International College in Almora, Uttarakhand. Nearly a hundred art enthusiasts gathered to celebrate this occasion, infusing the day with creativity and imagination.
The program commenced with inspiring words from the visionary founder of the Bangani Art Foundation, Jagmohan Bangani. His address was further elevated by the collaborative efforts of emerging prominent artists from Uttarakhand, including Akarshan Bora, Sugam Gaur, and Aakash. Each participant's contribution enriched the event, fostering a sense of unity and shared artistic purpose among the attendees.
The event was divided into two sessions, each brimming with enthusiasm and creative energy. These sessions highlighted not only the recent artistic guidance programs conducted by Jagmohan Bangani in the remote mountainous regions of Uttarakhand over the past two years but also offered intriguing glimpses into the future art programs of the Bangani Art Foundation.The program served as a profound source of inspiration for all art lovers, igniting their artistic passions and rekindling their enthusiasm for the world of art. With its dedicated team and hopeful vision, the Bangani Art Foundation has embarked on a journey to nurture the artistic talents emerging in the state of Uttarakhand, promising a bright future for art enthusiasts. As we look ahead, we can only anticipate the remarkable artistic endeavors that the foundation will continue to bring to life, integrating vitality and creativity into our world.
PARICHAAY
An inaugural Program of the BAF
The “Parichay” (Introduction) programme organized by the Bangani Art Foundation (BAF) was successfully conducted on 24 November 2025 at the Rasika Art Society in Jawahar Lal Nehru Government College of Fine Arts, Shimla. The event was conducted in a well-organized and engaging manner, with the participation of approximately fifty students from the college.
During the session, the BAF team presented a comprehensive introduction to the foundation, outlining its vision, objectives, and the range of initiatives undertaken to support emerging artists. The programme aimed to familiarize students with the foundation’s commitment to mentoring and fostering artistic development, particularly among young practitioners from mountainous regions of India.
Members of the BAF team—Akarshan Bora, Sugam Gaur, Aakash, and Amit Singh—also shared insights from their individual artistic journeys. They reflected on their experiences and discussed how, over the past four to five years, BAF has provided sustained mentorship, opportunities, and encouragement to them as well as to other emerging artists from the Himalayan region. The programme concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, where students raised queries related to contemporary art practices and creative processes. The discussion fostered an open and intellectually engaging exchange, allowing participants to articulate their perspectives and interact informally with the visiting artists.
It was also noted that in the previous year BAF had extended invitations to emerging painters from Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh to participate in its art mentorship programme, an initiative that the foundation intends to continue in the coming years.
