Jalandhar13.04.26-, The Department of Fine Arts at Lovely Professional University organized Kalakriti 7.0 Visual Dialogues; National Contemporary Painting Camp 2026. The campus came alive with colors, creativity, and artistic conversations as the five day painting camp witnessed the participation of 10 eminent artists from across India. The event brought people together to share ideas, techniques, and perspectives, creating a space for innovation and inspiration.

Students also presented paintings created during the camp alongside eminent artists, with their works receiving strong appreciation from visiting artists and faculty. Among the awardees, Rakuyio Ariicho, MFA First Year Painting, received the Best Painting Award, Megha Chib, MFA First Year Sculpture, was recognised for the highest revenue generation, and Aliyah Sethi, BFA Second Year Painting, was awarded for achieving the maximum social media reach, with each honour carrying a cash prize of ₹11,000.

Col. Dr. Rashmi Mittal, Pro-Chancellor of LPU, expressed her appreciation for the significance of the camp and stated, “Art today is as much about perspective as it is about practice. LPU envisions creating spaces where young artists can engage deeply with both, learning not only how to create, but how to think, question, and evolve through their work. Initiatives like Kalakriti open that dialogue, allowing students to interact with diverse artistic approaches while shaping a voice that is both rooted and forward looking.”