All through the year, it presents exhibitions and educational programmes of unparalleled significance; sustains a library, art collection, archives, conservation laboratory and supports scholars and publications of pre-eminent intellectual merit all over the country. Central to the Akademi’s mission is the encouragement of a deeper understanding and enjoyment of modern and contemporary art by a diverse local, national and international audience that it serves.
The National Exhibition of Art and the International Triennale - India, are examples of such endeavours. The Akademi is involved in a wide range of activities promoting Indian art and artists through programmes and strategic partnerships. The Akademi’ssincere commitment to the development of art is evident through the strong national and international programmes organized by the headquarters in New Delhi and by the Centres situated at Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Kolkata, Lucknow, Garhi (New Delhi) and sub-centres at Shimla and Patna. Another major promotional activity of the Akademi is to provide studios to artists who work in various disciplines of art, such as sculpture, graphics, ceramics and paintings. Delhi, the Akademi administers the Garhi Artists’ Studios where approximately200 artists work regularly.
