The Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) has announced the 5th edition of the AMI Arts Festival, set to take place from 21 November to 22 December 2024 at renowned venues across Kolkata, including the Indian Museum, Victoria Memorial Hall, GD Birla Sabhaghar, Techno University, and KCC itself.
This year’s festival, curated by KCC Chairperson Richa Agarwal, features over 200 artists across 10 exhibitions, 15 workshops, 10 theatre acts, 15 performances, 10 film screenings, and 20 discussions. Highlights include notable personalities like Manav Kaul, Parambrata Chatterjee, Shujaat Khan, Chandril Bhattacharya, and bands like Indian Ocean and Chandrabindoo.
Key Events and Highlights
The festival will kick off on 21 November with a photography exhibition titled “My Kolkata in Kolkata” and an inaugural musical performance by Parambrata Chatterjee and Piya Chakraborty. Other major events include:
From Fields to Folk: A Journey through Rural Heritage – Indian Museum, 22-29 Nov
Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam VI Conference – KCC, 22-23 Nov
IMAGINARIUM 4.0 Exhibition – KCC, ongoing until 22 Dec
Theatre Performances – “Qissebaazi” by Danish Husain (30 Nov), “Taking Sides” by Atul Kumar (30 Nov)
Footprint Film Festival – KCC, 30 Nov-1 Dec
Classical Concert by Shujaat Khan – KCC, 20 Dec
Musical Finale with Indian Ocean – KCC, 22 Dec
Agarwal commented, “This year’s AMI Arts Festival celebrates diversity in Indian art, offering a platform for connection, inspiration, and collaboration.”
For details and tickets, visit [kolkatacentreforcreativity.org](http://kolkatacentreforcreativity.org) or follow @kccinkolkata on social media.
