Kalyana Karnataka Chitra Santhe in Kalaburagi struggles to attract visitors, but student drawing competition shines

The primary version of Kalyana Karnataka Chitra Santhe, an open-air artwork exhibition in Kalaburagi aimed toward selling regional artists, failed to attract the anticipated crowd on February 17, with low customer turnout and restricted participation by artists.

College students collaborating in drawing competitors on the Kalyana Karnataka Chitra Santhe in Kalaburagi on February 17, 2026.
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ARUN KULKARNI

The exhibition was organised by Deccan Artwork Society in affiliation with instructional establishments and numerous Trusts at a public backyard in Kalaburagi.

Regardless of that includes solely 35 artists, the Chitra Santhe supplied a wealthy and different showcase of artwork work. Senior artist Mohammad Ayazuddin Patel displayed a collection of digital artwork work reflecting modern themes. Work by Rehman Patel and Shaheed Pasha introduced in a mixture of summary and figurative kinds. Gopal P.Ok. offered watercolour landscapes depicting archaeological websites and village scenes, highlighting rural life via smooth colors and easy compositions.

A particular phase featured work by senior artist S.M. Neela based mostly on the concepts of Basaveshwara, the Twelfth-century social reformer. His work try and painting the values of social equality and religious dialogue related to the Anubhava Mantapa.

Photographer Narayan Joshi displayed a set of images capturing on a regular basis moments from rural and semi-urban settings.

Regardless of the vary of labor on show, the exhibition had few guests for many of the day. Some artists mentioned the shortage of publicity and restricted help from cultural establishments could have contributed to the poor response.

Nonetheless, the drawing competitors organised for college college students was a transparent success. Round 250 College students from 20 colleges participated actively, filling the house with power and color. Mother and father and academics additionally visited the exhibition to encourage the youngsters.

Deccan Artwork Society President Dr. Shaheed Pasha mentioned the occasion was the primary such try and hoped to enhance future editions with higher planning and promotion. Artists, in the meantime, careworn the necessity for stronger outreach to make such occasions extra profitable and significant.