Arts Council Multan

Multan Arts Council is located on Pul Moj Darya Kalama Chowk Multan. On and Off events held here most of time Stage Dramas which are far better than Dramas in local theaters, Painting Exhibitions, Fashion Shows, others
List of few popular things happened here are

• Promoting Art in Multan Arts Council
•  Puppet Show in Multan Arts Council
• Japanese Calender Show
• Lok Mela inaugurated
• Fashion Textile Exhibition
• Fine Arts Work Thesis
• Painting Exhitions
• and much much more you can find by clicking Arts Council Multan at the end of page

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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.

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