At the venue of the ongoing Exhibition of Modern Indian Art at Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi, Sector 16 Chandigarh, a unique workshop for the visually- impaired children was organised.

The PLKA and DAG Modern aim at making art accessible to all, which also includes children with special needs. With the help of an expert, Siddhant Shah, DAG runs a programme called Abhaas, an initiative that focuses on providing a sensory experience through the use of audio and visual aids. About 25 students along with their helpers came to the exhibition and spent two hours of quality time amidst the art works and specialists.

This initiative is first of its kind in the region and is brought to Chandigarh by artist Diwan Manna, who is the president of Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi.

Watch out

n Film screening on September 28 at 11.30 am and 5.30 pm

n Art appreciation workshop for corporate persons and bureaucrats on Oct 7 at 3 pm

n Art appreciation workshop for media persons and art lovers on October 8 from 11am onwards

At Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16 B, Chandigarh.
Source: http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/life-style/visually-challenged-children-take-part-in-art-workshop/474001.html