Multan College of Arts

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Multan College of Arts was established in September 2003 and offered a program of MA Fine Arts. In 2004 two more programs, 4-year professional courses of Bachelor Fine Arts (BFA) and Bachelor of Design (B. Des) were also offered. These program are running under semester system. These programs are running under semester system. At the end of 2004, the section of Musicology was also lodged in the College.

A package of latest course to train the students in the skills of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and computer based design, photography or film making has been developed to equip the students with the modern techniques and concepts in the field of Fine Arts. Thus, MCA becomes the most unique and stupendous institution of art in this region.


  

Promoting Art in Multan Arts Council

Promoting Art in Multan Arts Council

MULTAN: The Punjab Council of Arts recently organized a four day exhibition displaying paintings of famous Pakistani artists. The exhibit was staged with the sole purpose of encouraging students and admirers of artistic culture in Multan.
The exhibition was primarily planned by the  Multan Council of Arts  and used the Art Gallery Auditorium as the main venue to display more than 40 paintings. The artists used art to portray the culture and city life of the different areas in Pakistan. The exposition was basically a workshop for the students and the people interested in art and painting and aimed at providing them with a stoic link between literature, art and hisotry.
The exhibition has portrayed some very valued art pieces with paintings ranging to a price as high as Rs0.3 million. The paintings have been made by professors and instructors of different famous insitutions of art in Pakistan; while students and other artists were awarded the Pride of Performance Awards by the government of Pakistan.
The institutions included the Government College University of Lahore, Kinnaird College of Lahore, The Balochistan University and the National College of Arts in Lahore. Recipients of the award include Shahid Jalal, Rahat Naveed and Dr Muhammad Ali Bhatti from Sindh, Ghluam Mustafa from Punjab and Kaleem Khan from the province of Balochistan. The paintings also included calligraphy and introduced a modern and more contemporary take  on  the traditional arts.  The calligraphy pieces also included award winning artist Arif who  received immense reconition for his work recently.
The exhibition also  displays print making, landscapes, oil paintings, water color paintings, water color and oil paintings and pastel sketches. Students from the Multan College of Arts, Bahaaudin Zakriyah University, Beacon House School and many others were all invited to the exhibition to extend their support and appreciate the work of artists.
However, the exhibition has not only gained popularity in academic world but was also attended by members of the civil society.
All the members of the academic circle greatly appreciated the efforts of the Multan Council of Arts and felt that the endeavour will enhance the learning and professional skills of art students.  Naeem Ehsaan, the Deputy Director of Arts Council in Lahore Council said that they intend to continue the series of exhibitions all over Punjab to encourage students and will move to Faisalabad , Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur and many other cities to continue process.
The Principal of Fine Arts, Zafar Gillani appreciated the effort saying that these exhibitions are responsible for increasing the students in the fine arts departments in the institutions of southern Punjab,” said Gillani.
Published in The Express Tribune February 6^th, 2011.

  

Puppets show in Multan Arts Council

Multan: puppets show in Multan Arts Council

MULTAN: A puppet show organised by the Multan Council of Arts spread smiles in Multan as it entertained and educated primary school students.
The Multan Council of Arts revealed that the puppet show has been established to provide free entertainment for students less than 10 years of age. Students from various government schools of the city have also been invited to the event free of cost.
However, the puppet show is not a mere spree for entertainment but also plans to educate children on various moral and civic duties of society. Through the show, students will imbibe important lesson that incorporate the value of honesty and virtue.
In response to the collaborative effort, it was noticed that the primary students really enjoyed the narrated stories and their parents also came forth to express their appreciation for the event.

Multan: puppets show in Multan Arts Council

Other parents at the occasion also highlighted the fact that the government has deprived students of their basic entertainment and has never given priority to the matter but with the advent of this event, it was felt that the Multan Council of Arts has finally taken a step in the right direction.
Farooq Joiya, the Resident Director of the Multan Council of Arts said that they intend to continue to hold such events especially for the children and appreciate the support received from schools and students.

Multan: puppets show in Multan Arts Council

While talking to The Express Tribune, the council further revealed that they had especially planned the puppet show according to the age and learning level of children. Some of the stories told were designed to create a sense of national unity, patriotism and solidarity for the people of Pakistan and the armed forces.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 24^th, 2011.

Multan: puppets show in Multan Arts Council

 

  

Japan collaborates with Multan in Arts Council

Japan collaborates with Multan in Arts Council

MULTAN: The Japanese Embassy in cooperation with the Multan Arts Council launched a Japanese Calendar Exhibition and organised a Japanese film show at the Multan Art Council on  February 8. The event will continue the display of the film and exhibit for two days.
The calendar exhibition was inaugurated by Professor Dr Muahamad Zafar ullah Khan, the Vice Chancellor of Bahaaudin Zakriyah University in Multan. The exhibition is followed by a screening of a Japanese film that was being played with English sub titles. The film was an engrossing experience for the audience due to the delicate sentiments and aspirations of the international characters.
The annual Japanese Calendar Exhibition has gained popularity among the people of Pakistan specially in  southern Punjab where it has been organised for the very first time. 140 calendars have been displayed in the exhibition with the cooperation of the Calendars Association of Japan.
These calendars portray a variety of subjects such as contemporary and traditional arts, gardens, sceneries, costumes, photography, automobiles, wildlife, life styles, historical places and most of the graphics contain an indigenous element of Japan.
The producing companies have tried their best to attract viewers through different subjects and mediums. The exhibition does not only trace the nature of the sociocultural development of Japan spread over centuries, but also includes the aesthetic features of Japanese pre-printing technology.
The entire exhibition presents a visual sense of Japanese aesthetic taste and a fresh look to the Japanese culture. After the exhibition all the calendars will be distributed to the lucky visitors through a draw as gifts from the Japanese Embassy.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 10^th, 2011.

Lok Mela inaugurated in Multan Arts Council

Multan: Multan Arts Council Lok Virsa

MULTAN: Lok Mela, a folk heritage show, began in Multan on Saturday.
The event has been organised by the Ministry of Culture and the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa). It was inaugurated by MPA Syed Ahmed Mujtaba Gillani. Gillani thanked the Lok Virsa for bringing the exhibition to Multan. More than 500 artistes and artisans including painters, folk singers and dance groups from around the country would perform at the event. The major attractions of the 9-day festival include pavilions representing all provinces and the Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Song and dance ensembles, Seraiki culture pavilion, music concerts and a play area for children are also part of the festival. The participants are showing embroidery, wood works, weaving, block printing, papier mache, shawl weaving, doll making, metal work, lacquer work, wax printing and stone carving among other skills. A visitor said the exhibition will provide the people a chance to present their products to the buyers without a middle man.
Khalid Javaid, the Lok Virsa executive director, said that the festival was an important step towards eradication of poverty among the craftspeople. Federal Secretary for Culture Moinul Islam Bukhari said the festival would provide an opportunity to the craftspeople and folk musicians to win recognition for their talent at the national level. The festival will continue till February 27.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 20^th, 2011.

Musa Pak New Multan City Railway Station

PM Gillani inaugurated Musa Pak Railway Station at New Multan with a cost of 45 Billion rupees. All passenger and express trains will stop here for 2 minutes. Named New Multan City Railway Station.
Condition of so called New Multan Railway Station made in 2011 is not better than British made Multan Cantt Railway Station, 150 years ago. New railway station more look like a local bus stop. It should be closed at least and should have a proper looking outlook of building and preferably air conditioned. At least covered with heat resistant roof.
If Pakistan is developing or degrading?

New Multan City Railway Station

Musa Pak New Multan City Railway Station PM Gillani

Musa Pak New Multan City Railway Station inauguration

Musa Pak New Multan City Railway Station 2011

   

City Center Multan

City Center Multan is a multi purpose eleven story building used for a drive in Bazar, 3D cinema, Five star hotle, Luxury apartments and shopping mall. It is located on Nusrat road SSP Chowk Multan. Not to be confused with City Plaza on Khanewal Road Multan and City Tower on Chingi No 9 in Multan.
Here are few photos of its model

City Center Multan

City Center Multan Nusrat Road Qasim road SSP chowk

Five Star hotel in City Center Multan

City Center Multan

Skyscaper City Center Multan Day

Skyscaper City Center Multan Night time

City Center Multan Hall

City Center Multan Drive in Bazar

City Center Multan Drive through Bazar

City Center Multan

City Center Multan Parking

City Center Multan Bowling fun

City Center Multan Kidz,  hotel, etc

City Center Multan

City Center Multan Hotel

City Center Multan

City Center Multan Dinnin Hall

City Center Multan Luxury apartments

City Center Multan Conference Hall

City Center Multan 3D Cinema

City Center Multan Stage

City Center Multan Escalators

City Center Multan Masjid

City Center Multan

City Center Multan Hotel

City Center Multan

City Center Multan

Promo Video

Location Map
It is on Nusrat road Multan near SSP Chowk

View Larger Map of City Center Multan

 

Fashion Textile Exhibition in Multan a TV report

Projects of students from fine arts college in Multan Arts Council. Classes of textile and fashion design in Multan. Sofa, paintings, sculptures Minar i Pakistan, mizar Quaid i Azam, Shahi Qilla Lahore, shown here. They say Arts education is very expensive, otherwise students are very good and talented.

Guests

• Ali Wasti

Fine Arts Thesis Work in Multan

Multan College of fine arts presented a fine arts exhibition in Arts Council Multan. They showed woman, feudalism in Pakistan, Sins,  in their paintings. A TV report shown by Memona Saeed.
Guests 
Teachers of Multan College of Arts

Painting Exhibition of Prof. Ghullam Murtaza Multan Arts Council a Video Report

A painting exhibition of Prof. Ghullam Murtaza  who is professor of Chemistry infact was shown in Arts Council Multan. Such events in Multan are very pleasant and healthy activites. A TV News report by Memona Saeed on this exhibition shown on Geo TV,

Guests 
Prof  Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti  professorof Fine Arts at BZU
Resident Director of Arts Council Multan Muhammad Ali Wasti

Valentines Day in Multan a Video Report 2011

Valentines day is celebrated in all over Europe on 14th Feb every year in the memory of Saint Valentino who was a saint but made love with his girl friend. Many people dont like this event in "City of Saint" Multan but not all the people hate it, more and more people celebrate it every year and number increasing. Specially young people and couples take too much interest and dont bother the history. It is called westernization of Multan. Many at least one point in life celebrate it in Multan. Even people give gifts to their family and friends on this occasion in Multan.

Here is a video of 2011 valentines day in Multan by Memona Saeed.

Events Celebrated in Multan

Some local, national and international events are celebrated in Multan with full participation. A short list is here 

• Urs of Shah Rukne Alam
• Urs Shah Shams Tabrez
• Spring Flower Shows in different parts of city but Cantt Garden is famous each April and May
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• Fashion Shows, on and off

1. A fashion show in Multan by JZ Productions
2. A fashion show in Multan by BUC British University College students
3. A fashion show bridal show by Multan Commerce and Industry
4. A fashion show by Punjab College Multan

• Exhibitions in Arts Council, on and off

1. Exhibition of paintings of Prof Ghullam Murtaza in Arts Council Multan
2. Thesis work by Multan College of Arts a TV report
3. Textile and fashion designs students from Multan
   

• Stage Dramas by Soahil sometime
• Seminars of Medical Sciences
• Eid Melad u Nabi
• Tenth of Muharram Ashura, It is the city from where largest number (100+) of Tazia appear
• Eid Al Zaha, like all other muslim cities sacrifice of cow or goat
• Eid ul Fitar, sweetest events of all after Ramadan, Eidgah should be visited on that day
• Valentines Day, also celebrated in Multan

1. Valentines Day 2011 TV report

• April Fool, not all but many people celebrate
• Independance Day, like other parts of country celebrated here comes every 14th August.
• Funfair of Nishtar and BZ University are very famous

1. Funfair Nishtar Medical College 2011

  

Pul Mauj Darya Flyover or Kalma Chowk Flyover

State of art traffic engineering done in Multan. A chowk Pull Moaj Darya (Tide of River) on name of a saint better spell if Pul Moj Darya. Chowk was beautified with a Kamla and renamed Kalma Chowk. A flyover was needed there so Kalma is removed and again named Pul Mauj Darya (as official spell).

Title Photos

Best High Resolution image of Pul Mauj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Multan Pakistan

Multan: Removal of Kamla Monument from Chowk

Location Map

View Pul Mauj Darya Flyover or Kalma Chowk Flyover Larger Map

Plan

• 2 lane two way short flyover connecting MDA road to road towards Nawa Sheher

Photos of under construction flyover at Kalama Chowk

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Under Construction

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Under Construction

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Under Construction

Photos of inauguration ceremony by Yousaf Raza Gillani PM Pakistan

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover inauguration

Photos of Completed opened Kalma Chowk Flyover which is given name Pull Moaj Darya (mind the spells) Flyover by NHA

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Completed

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Completed Night view

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Completed

Multan: Pull Maoj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Completed named

Multan: Pul Moj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Completed

High Resolution image of Pul Mauj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Multan Pakistan

High Resolution image of Pul Mauj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover along with newly made roundabout state bank and Multan Commerce and Industry Multan Pakistan

High Resolution image of Pul Mauj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover from MDA side Multan Pakistan

High Resolution image of Pul Mauj Darya Kalma Chowk Flyover Multan Pakistan

Best Shot kalma chowk flyover Multan

Kalma Chowk infront and Nishtar Chowk flyovers on side Multan