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Arjumand Painting Award

In 2015, Gallery 6, owned and managed by the Arjumand family laid the foundation of this national biennial award. It marked the pioneering effort of a private gallery in Pakistan to establish a prestigious art award. In 2023, on the fifth edition of this award, six cash prizes collectively amounting to over Pakistani Rupees one million were presented.

APA has been established to address the need for regular appreciation and recognition of outstanding painters in Pakistan. The country is home to exceptional emerging artists who showcase remarkable abilities and distinctive talent in the field of painting. The Gallery firmly believe that acknowledging and rewarding such talent at an early stage not only provides substantial encouragement to the artists but also creates a ripple effect of positivity within the broader artist community.

It also understands that there are talented painters throughout Pakistan who may lack opportunities for recognition due to their geographical location, which is often far from major art-promoting cities like Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore. This competition provides an excellent opportunity for these artists to showcase their work and be in the limelight.

The Gallery is privileged to have the invaluable guidance and professional insights provided by esteemed art experts in Pakistan who have supported it in defining the eligibility criteria, requirements, and the judging process for the Award. Their dedication to the vision has been instrumental in upholding the highest standards for the award.

https://gallery6islamabad.com/arjumand-painting-award-2023/

https://gallery6islamabad.com/arjumand-painting-award-2021-apa-2021/

https://gallery6islamabad.com/apa-2019/

https://gallery6islamabad.com/apa-2017/

https://gallery6islamabad.com/apa-2015/