Creative City Bengaluru: Dialogues & Discoveries
January 15–25, 2026 | Bengaluru
January 15 | Inauguration & Dialogues Initiated
Venue: National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), Bengaluru
The festival opens with the formal inauguration of Creative City Bengaluru: Dialogues & Discoveries, alongside the launch of the International Art Symposium & Residency.
Key Highlights
- Inauguration of the Festival
- Inauguration of the International Art Symposium & Residency
Roerich Revisited: Brushstrokes Across Borders - Participation of international artists, including a Russian art residency
- Three thematic seminars:
- Art & Heritage
- AI & Art
- Wellbeing, Art & the City
(Detailed seminar schedule available on the Inaugural Day page)
January 16 | Environment, Heritage & the Spoken Word
Venues: Bannerghatta Biological Park | Roerich Estate | Bengaluru
Programme
- Honouring the Environment, Wildlife & Sensitivity – Batch One
Exclusive visit for children with disabilities from Shradhanjali Integrated Primary School and The Association of People with Disability (APD) to Bannerghatta Biological Park & Safari - Russian Artists’ visit to the Roerich Estate
- Verse & Verve: A Celebration of the Spoken Word
January 17 | Creativity in the Park
Venue: Cubbon Park, Bengaluru
Cubbon Park plays host to a celebration of Bengaluru’s natural and cultural heritage.
Programme
- Nature Walk
- Morning Ragas – Classical Music Recital
- Creativity in the Park
Live painting by young artists
Children’s art competitions - Folk & Tribal Dances of Karnataka
- Russian Artists Painting Session in Mysuru
January 18 | DrishyAM Arts Village – Soft Launch
Venue: Edamadu
The soft launch of DrishyAM Arts Village, ArtMantram’s long-term initiative integrating art, ecology, and community.
Programme
- Poetry readings in Kannada, Hindi, English, and Telugu
- One-act theatrical performance
- Folk dance
- Flute recital
- Community picnic lunch
- Terracotta
- Hiking
- Continuation of the Russian Art Residency
Nature walk :
Lalbagh – WWF-india & RCB 7:30 am
Art & Culture Walk:
Malleshwaram- GullyTours 7:30am
January 20 | Inclusive Cultural Celebration
Venue: Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
A large-scale cultural programme celebrating inclusion and talent.
Programme
Cultural performances and talent showcase
Featuring participation by over 2,000 differently-abled individuals
January 22 | Invited Programme
(By invitation only – details to be announced)
January 23 | Biodiversity Engagement & Invited Programme
Venue: Biodiversity Park
- Guided Biodiversity Park Visit – Batch Four
Exclusive programme for children with disabilities from Shradhanjali Integrated Primary School and The Association of People with Disability (APD)
- Invited Programme
(By invitation only – details to be announced)
January 24 | Walks & Film Dialogues
Venues: Alliance Française | NGMA, Bengaluru
Programme
- Biodiversity Walk – Alliance Française
- DocuDialogues – Documentary screenings and conversations at NGMA
January 25 | Closing Cultural Programme
Venue: To be announced
- Culminating cultural performances and festival closing programme
In Conversation, Across Continents Four Seasons Hotel | 15 – 30 January
International Art Symposium & Residency
January 15–23, 2026
An international residency featuring artists from Austria, Russia, and India, encouraging cross-cultural exchange, collaboration, and public engagement through art.
About ArtMantram Trust
ArtMantram Trust is a Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting contemporary Indian art, craft, and culture. Founded by artists and professionals, the Trust works to make art accessible to all while supporting artists—particularly women, tribal communities, and economically marginalised groups.
ArtMantram’s initiatives span exhibitions, festivals, workshops, residencies, and social-impact programmes, including the Bangalore Festival of Art, Craft & Design and the DrishyAM Arts Village.
Contact & Media
For Media & Editorial Enquiries
Commstrat
Email: commstrat.ind@gmail.com
Phone: +91 98450 27880
For Festival Information
ArtMantram Trust
Admin Contact:
Ms. Nisha
Email: artmantramblr@gmail.com
Mobile: +91 97409 54366