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Pemmasani calls for art to connect with community
Union minister of state for rural development and communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Saturday inaugurated the two-day Amaravati Chitrakala Veedhi (Art Street) at Koritapadu in Guntur, organised by the Andhra Pradesh Creative…
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Union minister of state for rural development and communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Saturday inaugurated the two-day Amaravati Chitrakala Veedhi (Art Street) at Koritapadu in Guntur, organised by the Andhra Pradesh Creative and Cultural Commission. Around 800 artists from different regions are showcasing paintings, sculptures, folk, traditional and contemporary art forms. The minister said art reflects culture and preserves heritage, and such programmes should give recognition to artists. He noted that art predates spoken language as a means of communication. Last year’s edition in Rajamahendravaram had nearly 500 participants.
The Indian Opinion
News of government-organised art festivals often draws cynicism about photo-ops and wasted funds. But the jump from 500 to 800 artists in a year suggests genuine grassroots enthusiasm. The real test is not the number of participants but whether the 'recognition' the minister promised translates into regular income for these artists, or remains a weekend spectacle. Will the state commission track how many artists gain sustained work from this event?
Source: thehindu.com
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