MSCBMC Trust’s ‘Rang-e-Chinar’ National Art workshop enters second day at GDC Eidgah, Srinagar
Srinagar, October 7, 2025: The ‘Rang-e-Chinar’ National Art Workshop, a vibrant celebration of creativity and culture, entered its second day today at the Hamidi Kashmiri Memorial Government Degree College, Eidgah, Srinagar. Organized by the Master Sansar Chand Baru Memorial Charitable Trust (MSCBMC) in collaboration with Petronet LNG Limited, Government of India, the week-long event continues to bring together India’s leading artists, educators, and students in a shared space of artistic learning, exchange, and collaboration.
The day’s proceedings were graced by Mubarak Gul, former MLA of the Eidgah Constituency, who attended as the chief guest, and Dr. Deeba Iqbal, Principal, Government Degree College, Eidgah, who played a pivotal role in hosting and supporting the event. In her welcome address, Dr. Iqbal commended the Trust’s initiative for creating a vibrant platform that connects artists and students. She highlighted how such events enhance creativity, cultural awareness, and intellectual development among youth, fostering a deeper appreciation for art as a tool of peace and expression.
In his remarks, Mubarak Gul praised the ongoing art movement led by MSCBMC Trust, describing Rang-e-Chinar as a “living bridge between heritage and innovation.” He lauded the Trust’s continuous efforts to sustain art education and cultural dialogue in Jammu & Kashmir, noting that such programmes inspire youth to celebrate the region’s artistic legacy.
The day’s highlight was a series of live painting demonstrations, where participating artists brought Kashmir’s autumn hues to life through their canvases. The open-air art session drew wide participation from students of various colleges, who observed and interacted with the artists, gaining valuable insights into techniques and creative processes. The artists — Taslima Sona (Rajasthan), Dr. Rakhi Kumar (Delhi), Dr. Priti Samyukta (Hyderabad), Supriya Amber (Jabalpur, MP), Debashish Dutta (Gujarat), Sharmila Sharma (Delhi), Deepu Kumar (Bihar), Kishan Kappari (Hyderabad), Apurba Karati (West Bengal), A.K. Douglas (Bengaluru) and Javid Iqbal (Sopore, J&K) — showcased an extraordinary range of artistic styles from realism to abstraction.
Anuradha Rishi, President of MSCBMC Trust and daughter of Master Sansar Chand Baru, thanked Dr. Deeba Iqbal, faculty members, and students for their active participation and encouragement. “Rang-e-Chinar is not just a workshop — it’s a dialogue between generations of artists and learners. Art unites, educates, and heals, and today’s vibrant participation reaffirms that belief,” she said.
The workshop also paid tribute to Master Sansar Chand Baru, the last exponent of Pahari miniature art and the first curator of the Dogra Art Museum, whose enduring legacy continues to inspire India’s art fraternity.
