25/02/2026
The Bombay Art Society proudly inaugurated its 134th All India Annual Art Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai 🎨
We were honoured by the presence of the Guests Anuradha Paudwal, Hon. Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार, Minister for Cultural Affairs & IT, Government of Maharashtra and Prof. Kishor Ingale, Director, Directorate of Art.
From over 3,500 entries across India, 275 artworks were selected, showcasing the richness and diversity of contemporary Indian art.
🏆 Awards & Scholarships
• Roopdhar Lifetime Samman: Late Sculptor Chandrajit Yadav
• Bendre-Husain Scholarship: Prasad Mestri
• Sandhya Misra Scholarship: Sonal Salekar
• Ravi & Smita Paranjape Chitradiksha Scholarship: Krishnapada Maity
A total of 46 awards and 3 scholarships were presented across painting, sculpture, graphics and photography.
Since 1888, The Bombay Art Society continues to support and celebrate artists from across the country.