Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) recently revealed the 40 recipients of the ‘Art for Hope’ 2024 grants, HMIF initiated this program as part of its flagship Art Revival endeavor
A Diverse Artistic Spectrum
The 3rd edition of ‘Art for Hope’ witnessed diverse artistic expressions, spanning Visual Art, Digital Arts, Performance Arts, Folk Traditional Arts, and Community Arts. This diverse approach aligns with HMIF’s global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity,’ underlining the foundation’s commitment to inclusivity and cultural richness.
Heartfelt Congratulations to the Grantees
Mr. Puneet Anand, AVP & Vertical Head – Corporate Affairs, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., extended his warm congratulations to the winners of ‘Art for Hope 2024.’ He expressed admiration for the boundless creativity displayed each year, emphasizing Hyundai’s belief in the transformative power of art.
The ‘Art for Hope’ program, according to Mr. Anand, serves as a bridge between artists’ dreams and reality, uplifting them through the grant amount.
Unveiling ‘Ability for Dignity’
This year’s ‘Art for Hope’ introduced 10 grants for specially-abled artists under the ‘Ability for Dignity’ initiative. This addition aims to create an inclusive and bias-free opportunity for artists with unique abilities.
As part of the program, grantees and their caregivers will undergo artist management and virtual upskilling training, further empowering them to utilize their talents for sustainable income opportunities.
Jury Panel Ensuring Excellence
The meticulous selection of grantees was conducted by a distinguished jury panel, including influencers such as Mr. Aditya Arya, Ms. Kanchan Chander, Ms. Seema Kohli, Mr. Kranti Sambhav, and Mr. Raghuwanshi Pratap Singh.
Their extensive knowledge and expertise played a pivotal role in evaluating participants and shaping the success of ‘Art for Hope’ 2024.
Celebrating Artistic Diversity Across India
Congratulations to the 40 grantees of ‘Art for Hope’ 2024, representing various regions and artistic disciplines:
- Octave Foundation, Imphal, Manipur
- AYUSH, Adivasi Yuva Shakti, Dahanu, Maharashtra
- Leesa Mohanty and Team, Bhubhaneshwar, Odisha
- Siddharth Puri, Bharat Kumar, Shaishav Singhal, Tarit Khanna, Vikas Kapahi, New Delhi
- Manoj Bhatt & Ritwik Arora, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Smriti Rastogi, Delhi
- Srabani Baskey and Team, Purulia, West Bengal
- Gurpreet Singh Rattan, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Poornima Sardana, Sonipat, Haryana
- Akash Biswas, Diglipur, Andaman And Nicobar Island
- Samvit Joshi, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Dhruv Poddar, Guwahati, Assam
- Suman Chandra, Birbhum, West Bengal
- Shikha Patel, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Lakshay Kumar
- Neeraj Singh Khandka, New Delhi
- Saif Ahmad, Ranchi, Jharkhand
- Nishchay Thakur, Katangi, Madhya Pradesh
- Jasmi Paldiya, Surat, Gujarat
- Dheeraj Vasanta Jadhav, Talegaon, Maharashtra
- Rohan Kuntale, Pune, Maharashtra
- Shubham Tiwari, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Gaurang Naik, Curchorem, Goa
- Ankur Yadav, Behror, Rajasthan
- Isaiprakash, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Akshaya, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Skarma Sonam Tashi, Leh
- Anil Thambaij, Kasargod
- Afzal Adeeb Khan, Patna, Bihar
- Sewali Deka, Kamrup, Assam
- Shivlal, Gurugram, Haryana
- Rupak Munje, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Rahul Wahi, New Delhi
- Korok Biswal, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ritika Gupta, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Velmurugan R, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Aishwarya A, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Lokesh V, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- K S Simron Raj, Thuruvallue, Tamil Nadu
- Varun Naren, Mumbai, Maharashtra
In conclusion, ‘Art for Hope’ 2024 not only celebrates artistic excellence but also underscores Hyundai Motor India Foundation’s commitment to nurturing creativity and providing inclusive opportunities for artists across India.