Founder Profile | Likhandra Art Society

Founder & Curator

About Founder

Dr. Ankita Jain

Founder, Likhandra Art Society

Dr. Ankita Jain is an Indian curator, visual artist, researcher, and art consultant based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with over 12+ 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. The Society continues its journey with a commitment to art, culture, creativity, community engagement and meaningful opportunities for creative communities.

"Art is a form of expression that transcends boundaries and speaks to the depths of the human experience." — Dr. Ankita Jain

Ph.D. (Arts) Barkatullah University, Bhopal

Maulana Azad National Fellowship (JRF & SRF)

10+ Years Experience in Art & Culture

50+ Exhibitions Across India & Nepal

Achievements & Recognitions

Honors & Milestones

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Nari Vandan x Women Entrepreneurship Award

By CAIT India & NITI Aayog 2026

at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

Award presented by Smt. Smriti Irani and Strategic Advisor, CAIT

CAIT India & NITI Aayog

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नारी शक्ति गौरव सम्मान समारोह 2026

संयुक्त मानवाधिकार एवं अपराध नियंत्रण ब्यूरो द्वारा आयोजित

दिनांक: 27 सितंबर 2026, रविवार

संयुक्त मानवाधिकार एवं अपराध नियंत्रण ब्यूरो

2026

वैश्य महासम्मेलन मध्यप्रदेश

जिला इकाई बैतूल द्वारा सम्मान

5 सितंबर 2026

घोड़ाडोंगरी, जिला बैतूल

2025

International Lions Club

Awarded by International Lions Club, Bhopal

2024

CAIT Recognition

निर्वाचित सामान्य भागः by CAIT, Bhopal

2023

Improved Women of Bhopal

Award for outstanding contribution to society

2020

Youth Artist of India

Awarded by Spandan

Professional Experience

Work & Teaching Experience

Art Consultant & Project Manager

ZEN SPACE (Architecture, Interiors, Retail Company)

Shed no. 2 Bharat Hi-School Daultabad Road, Gurugram, Haryana

3 May 2025 – 24 December 2025

1 June 2022 – 28 June 2024

Junior Project Fellow

Regional Institute of Education, Bhopal (NCERT)

10 July 2024 – 28 April 2025

PGT, Fine Arts

Demonstration Multipurpose School, RIE NCERT, Bhopal

24 August 2021 – 19 April 2022

Research & Teaching Faculty

Dept. of Drawing & Painting, Govt. Hamidia Arts & Commerce College, Bhopal

1 July 2016 – 31 March 2021

Under UGC Fellowship

"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."

— Dr. Ankita Jain