ISW Symphony proudly hosted its Visual Art Festival this past Saturday at the India Center, bringing together artists, art enthusiasts, families, and community members for a vibrant celebration of creativity and artistic expression.

The India Center was beautifully transformed with ethnic fabrics, garlands, decorative backdrops, and artistic props thoughtfully designed and arranged by Carolyn Passey.

The festival featured the work of 15 talented artists who showcased a diverse range of artistic styles and mediums. Attendees had the opportunity to explore Arabic calligraphy, crocheting, knitting, handcrafted sculpted candles, acrylic paintings on canvas, paper and textile surfaces, ceramic art, religious and political art, and traditional Lippan art and many more. The variety and creativity on display captivated visitors throughout the day.

Participating Artists 

• Aarav Jain

• Anshika Jain

• Eric Sutman

• Jeena Ann Kidambi

• Khushaboo Gupta

• Meenakshi Krishnamoorthi

• Navya Gupta

• Neha Ujlayan

• Richa Gupta

• Sana Tabassum

• Shaniv Gupta

• Suchtra Shinde

• Tejal Doshi

• Upasana Govindrajan

• Vaisakhi Govindu

In addition to the art exhibition, the festival offered three engaging hands-on workshops that allowed participants to learn new artistic techniques and create their own masterpieces:

• Mosaic Coaster Making by Avni Chheda

• Jewelry Making by Chaitrali Yadav

• Decoupage Bottle Making by Bindiya Jain

Approximately 10–12 participants took advantage of these unique learning opportunities and thoroughly enjoyed exploring new forms of artistic expression.

The festival also featured an art contest open to all age groups. More than 15 children enthusiastically participated, creating abstract artwork in a fun and collaborative community setting. Their creativity and imagination made the contest a highlight of the event.

The contest winners are: -

Age group 5 to 9 years:

1st Prize - Krishiv Verma

2nd Prize - Vrishank Sisodiya

3rd Prize - Nyra Abbani

Age group 10 to 15 years:

1st Prize - Naavya Raghavendra

2nd Prize - Aadhya Raghavendra

3rd Prize - Swardhuni Uppara

Adding to the festive atmosphere were several creative vendors, including Hustham, Varna Arts, Creations, Fruitiberri, and Chaitrali’s Kitchen. Attendees enjoyed browsing and purchasing unique handcrafted items, artistic merchandise, delicious food, refreshing smoothies, and more.

Despite the rainy weather, the event attracted more than 200 attendees and received an overwhelmingly positive response from both artists and visitors. The strong community participation and appreciation for the arts made the festival a tremendous success.

Planning Team 

• Arathi Cowlagi

• Carolyn Passey

• Neha Ujlayan

• Preeti Khilnani

• Sarita Deshpande

• Suchtra Shinde

• Tejal Doshi

ISW Symphony extends its sincere gratitude to all participating artists, workshop instructors, vendors, volunteers, and attendees whose support and enthusiasm helped make this event memorable. We look forward to continuing to celebrate art, creativity, and community through future events.

Pictures link - Art Festival Pictures and Videos