STATE LALIT KALA AKADEMI
UTTAR PRADESH
Smt. Anandiben Patel
Hon'ble Governor, Uttar Pradesh
Shri Yogi Aditya Nath
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
Shri Jaiveer Singh
Hon'ble Cabinet Minister Culture department, Uttar Pradesh
Shri Mukesh K. Meshram
Executive Chairman, State Lalit Kala Akademi, Uttar Pradesh
Welcome
STATE LALIT KALA AKADEMI
State Lalit Kala Akademi, U.P. was established on 8th February, 1962 under the Department of Culture, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh as a fully funded autonomous body. Dr Sampoornanand (Chief Minister, U.P.) was its first Chairman. The office of Akademi is located at Lal Baradari Bhawan, a historical monument constructed between 1778-1814 for coronation of Kings of Avadh. Saadat Ali Khan was the first ruler to be crowned. The installation ceremony of last ruler of Avadh Wajid Ali Shah was held in this historical building on 13th Feb 1847.
Our Programmes
The Akademi organises a number of events aimed at encouraging and providing a forum to reputed as well as young artists for displaying their talent and also competing for Akademi awards. The events include exhibitions of International, National, State and Regional level.
Scholarships
Talented artists who have completed their education, and are interested in specialization in some specific branch of visual arts under the guidance of an expert, are selected for scholarship for a period of one year.
