About Likhandra Art Society

Our Story

Connecting artists, artisans, and audiences to build sustainable creative ecosystems — driven by art, culture, education, and meaningful opportunities.

About Society

Building Sustainable Creative Ecosystems

Likhandra Art Society, India is a registered cultural organization, established on 19 May 2023, and recognized as an MSME under the Government of India.

Based in Madhya Pradesh, the organization is dedicated to promoting art education and advancing contemporary and indigenous art practices through research-driven curation and grassroots engagement.

The Society works closely with artist communities to build sustainable creative ecosystems that preserve traditional knowledge while encouraging contemporary innovation.

It places special emphasis on promoting tribal artists of the region, ensuring direct economic benefits, fair market access, and long-term livelihood opportunities for artisans.

Registered Cultural Organization

MSME Recognized

Research-Driven Curation

Grassroots Engagement

Registered with NITI Aayog

Registered with MP Jan Abhiyan Parishad

Our Work

What We Do

Our diverse range of activities and initiatives that drive creative ecosystems.

Artist & Artisan Empowerment

Through exhibitions, art fairs, conferences, workshops, residencies and cultural programs, we enhance visibility, support skill development and foster professional growth for artists, artisans and creative entrepreneurs.

Heritage & Culture

Our initiatives include heritage engagement, art-led tourism and cultural documentation, contributing to inclusive and sustainable development within the arts sector.

Traditional & Tribal Art

We support the preservation, innovation and promotion of traditional and tribal art practices while creating opportunities for rural craft economies and indigenous artists.

Promote Tourism

We promote art-led tourism, heritage walks, and cultural experiences that connect travelers with India's rich artistic traditions, heritage sites, and local craft communities.

Handloom & Handicrafts

We support the preservation and promotion of traditional handloom and handicraft practices, connecting artisans with wider markets and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

Cultural Collaboration

We connect emerging, contemporary and established artists across India with national and international audiences, institutions, collectors and buyers through meaningful cultural collaborations.

Sustainable & Responsible Development

We promote sustainable and responsible development practices within the arts sector, supporting eco-friendly initiatives, fair trade, and community-based creative enterprises.

Festival & Cultural Events

We organize and participate in festivals, cultural events, and community programs that celebrate art, culture, and creative expression, bringing people together through shared experiences.

Public Art Projects

The Society undertakes public art and government projects including murals, installations and sculptures, creating meaningful artistic interventions in public spaces.

Research & Development

We support research, documentation, and development initiatives in the fields of art, culture, heritage, and traditional knowledge, contributing to academic and cultural discourse.

Art Education

We promote art education and support contemporary and indigenous art practices through research-driven curation, workshops, and grassroots engagement with students and educators.

Publications

We publish magazines, catalogs, research papers, and other publications that document and celebrate art, culture, heritage, and creative practices, making knowledge accessible to wider audiences.

Our Vision

One Vision. A Shared Commitment.

Creating opportunities, inspiring creativity, and building lasting connections through art, culture, education, theatre and community engagement.

Our Purpose

Likhandra Art Society creates dynamic platforms that enhance visibility, support skill development and foster professional growth for artists, artisans and creative entrepreneurs.

Our Commitment

The Society is committed to empowering artists, promoting indigenous and contemporary art practices, expanding cultural exchange and creating meaningful opportunities for creative communities across India and beyond.

Our Journey

Growing Through Art & Culture

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Founder Profile

Dr. Ankita Jain

Dr. Ankita Jain is an Indian curator, visual artist, researcher and art consultant based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with over twelve years of experience across contemporary art practice, research, pedagogy, design and cultural programming.

Her work operates at the intersection of curatorial research, visual storytelling, spatial design and community engagement.

She holds a Ph.D. in Drawing & Painting from Barkatullah University and was awarded the Maulana Azad National Fellowship (JRF & SRF) by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

As the founder of an independent art society, Dr. Ankita Jain is dedicated to promoting art, culture and creative entrepreneurship across India by building platforms that provide visibility and market access for artists and artisans.

She organizes exhibitions, art fairs, cultural programs, conferences and workshops while supporting skill development, design innovation and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

"Three years ago, Likhandra Art Society was founded with a simple yet meaningful vision to create opportunities, inspire creativity, and build lasting connections through art, culture, education, theatre, and community engagement."