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Lalit Kala Akademi
AbbreviationLKA
FormationMarch 11, 1957; 67 years ago (1957-03-11)
TypeNGO
HeadquartersRabindra Bhawan, Delhi
Location
Region served
India
Official language
English
Parent organisation
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Websitelalitkala.gov.in
Rabindra Bhawan, Delhi which houses the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Lalit Kala Akademi and Sahitya Akademi.

The Lalit Kala Akademi or National Academy of Art is India's national academy of fine arts. It is an autonomous organisation, established in New Delhi in 1954 by Government of India to promote and propagate understanding of Indian art, in and outside the country.

LKA provides scholarships and a fellow program, and sponsors and organises exhibitions in India and overseas. It publishes a bilingual journal. It is funded by the Union Ministry of Culture. Its headquarters are at Ravindra Bhawan, Ferozshah Road, New Delhi. In April 2015, Government of India took over management control of Lalit Kala Akademi citing complaints regarding alleged administrative and financial irregularities in its functioning.[1]

Centers[2]

Chairmen

Lalit Kala Gallery, in the Rabindra Bhawan complex, Delhi
  • The president appointed Shri Kalyan Kumar Chakravarty as chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi on 12 February 2012. Shri Chakravarty will hold office till the end of the calendar year when he reaches 70 years of age (31 December 2017).
  • The former chairman of LKA was artist Balan Nambiar.[3]
  • Ashok Vajpeyi (April 2008-December 2011)[4]

Events

On 16 September 2014, Lalit Kala Akademi's 60th anniversary was marked by an event, "Spirit of Delhi", where poets and artists showcased their exclusive artwork.[5]

National Art Award

The National Art Award is one of the awards and honours in India and Asia awarded by Lalit Kala Akademi.

See also

References

  1. ^ http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/govt-takes-over-lalit-kala-akademi-s-management-115040601123_1.html. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ About us
  3. ^ "General Council Members". Official website.
  4. ^ "Arty soul: Lalit Kala Akademi Chairman Ashok Vajpeyi." The Hindu. Dec 24, 2010.
  5. ^ "Artists highlight the glory of Delhi through poetry-paintings". ANI News.
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