Draft:India Art Festival

India Art Festival is a domestic contemporary art fair that was initiated in 2011 with the objective of making art accessible to a wider audience in India, particularly focusing on young, emerging and established Indian artists. It initially debuted in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai and later expanded its horizons to include editions in New Delhi in 2016 and Bengaluru in 2020.

History
Founded in 2011 by the trio of Prafulla Dahanukar, Saryu Doshi, and Rajendra N Patil, India Art Festival [IAF] has evolved in to the major domestic art fair chain in India, bridging gaps between cities, fostering community engagement, and celebrating the rich tapestry of Indian art. India Art Festival became nationwide movement and expanded to other metro cities like New Delhi in 2016 and IAF Bengaluru in 2020, creating a network of interconnected art celebrations across multiple cities.