 Early Times Report
Jammu, Aug 28: National Women Painters' Camp concluded here today, organised by Jammu & Kashmir Centre for Creative Arts (JKCCA) in collaboration with Kala Kendra, Jammu.
According to press release, on this occasion, Ashok Khajuria was the Chief Guest whereas N D Jamwal, and Kewal K. Sharma were Guests of Honour. Harshvardhan and Jang S. Verman were Special Guests.
The camp was dedicated to Late (Smt.) Gobind Kaur, first woman sculptor of J&K State who had contributed a lot in the field of sculpture, graphics and drawing and was decorated with many national and state awards for her meritorious work.
Pratima Singh, Lucknow; Gaytri, Hoshiar Pur; Dr. Amita Khare, Gwalior; Bhawna Marwaha, Meerut; Harsimrat, Jalandhar; Mala Chawla, Amritsar, Amrit Kaur, Anuradha Devi, Jatinder Kaur, Rekha Gupte, Shivali Jamwal and Mohinika from Jammu were participated in the camp.
Sh. O P Sharma, well known Lens man, convener of the camp and Director, JKCCA apprized the Chief Guest and others of the activities of JKCCA.
In his address Ashok Khajuria appreciated the efforts made by JKCCA to conduct art activities whereas N D Jamwal appreciated the volume of the work, JKCCA is coming up with. He said that JKCCA has done very well by remembering Gobind Kaur for her contribution in the field of art.
Prominent among others who were present in the ceremony included Raj Bharti, Dr. Kamal Sharma (Theatre), Anil Saraf, Vinay Khajuria, Vimal Mangotra, Radhey Shyam, Surpal Salathia, Manoj Chopra, Dr. Kamal Sharma (artist), Jasleen Singh and Aneesh Tiku. |
