AMI Arts Festival 2024

AMI (আমি), a Bengali word which translates to “I”, is an ode to the personal connections we make across boundaries and borders. A side from its home ground at KCC, this year's festival unfolds across some of Kolkata's well-known locations, each with its own story and character – Victoria Memorial Hall, the Indian Museum, GD Birla Sabhaghar, Techno India University, and more! The festival features exhibitions on visual arts, traditional crafts, music, and photography, alongside engaging talks, panel discussions, and . From folk melodies and rock performances to dance, theatre, and special inclusive events, AMI 2024 offers something for everyone. Whether you're an art lover or simply curious, join us in celebrating creativity!

Download the schedule to learn more about the festival.

Download AMI Schedule Ami Arts Festival and Faqs Guidelines

*The organisers reserve the right to make changes to individual programs and the Festival in general, as deemed necessary under the circumstances.

MKIK 5.0 - OPEN CALL

24th June - 15th Oct 2024

The Lost Treasures of Bengal

20 November – 10 December 2024

AMI Opening Ceremony

21 November 2024

Leather Batik Workshop

22nd - 24th November 2024

From Fields to Folk: A Journey through Rural Heritage

22nd November 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Sajan Swaransh Mishra LIVE

23rd November 2024

Art of Shola

26th November 2024

Aamaar Gaan by Chetla Krishti Sansad

27th November 2024

European Union Film Festival (EUFF) 2024

27th – 29th November 2024

Puraane Chawal

28th November 2024

Raavan Reloaded

28th November 2024

We Know We Knew: Conservation Workshop

28th November 2024
For Invited Participants Only

Patna ka Superhero

29th November 2024

Exploring Emotions with Art Therapy

29th November 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Qissebaazi by The Hoshruba Repertory

30th November 2024

Taking Sides

30th November 2024

Krishnanagar Doll-Making workshop

30th November 2024

FOOTPRINT FILM FESTIVAL

30th November 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Bechara B. B

1st December 2024

Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon

1st December 2024

Heritage Harmony: Workshop on Jhumur, Tusu, Bhadu, Bhatiali, Bhawaiya and Chatka

1st December 2024

Colours of Culture: The AMI Art Competition

1st December 2024

ART BEYOND BARS: A JOURNEY TO WELLNESS

2 – 22 December 2024

Empowering Through Arts: The Role of Art, Culture, and Recreation Towards Inclusion of All Abilities

2nd December 2024

‘Behind the Ears’ directed by Namya Chadha

3rd December 2024

Learn Togetherness IV 

3rd - 4th December 2024

Undoing Gender with Pride

3rd December 2024

Dance on Wheels

5th December 2024

UTSAV III

5th – 6th December 2024

The Baro Market

6th - 8th December 2024

MAGIC OF CLAY: Pottery Workshop

7th December 2024

AMI x ESEDS | Celebration of the Land of Bonbibi – Sunderbans

7th December 2024

Chemical Painting Workshop

8th December 2024

Unique Storytelling Workshop

9th December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

The Incredible Power Of Observation & Design for Play

10 DEC 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Green Ivory – Shola Workshop

11 December 2024

AMI Affordable Art Fair

11 - 17 December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

বাজার, শিল্প, জনজীবন: Is Art for those who can afford it?

11 DEC 2024
OPEN TO ALL

The Courage of Spirit: Exhibition on the history of Emami East Bengal Club

13th - 22nd December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

নীলাভ এক নিদ্রাবন্দর - Rupam Islam

14th December
OPEN TO ALL

Trasaadi: A Solo Performance by Manav Kaul

15th December 2024

The Open Umbrella Project- KCC Chapter 1

15th December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Good Girl, Bad Girl: The Never-ending Debate

15th December 2024 
OPEN TO ALL

Anuranan: A Classical Kathak recital

18th December 2024

Do Kasaai Ki Kahaani

18th December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Pop-Up Art Workshop

18th December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Karigari: Celebrating Craftsmanship

19 Dec - 22 Dec 2024

SEVENS: A three-part Classical Indian dance

19th December 2024

Chandrabindoo and Kabira Khada Bazar Mein

19th December 2024
Seating available on a first-come-first-serve basis

Karigari: Celebrating Indian Craftsmanship

19th – 22nd December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

মগজাস্ত্র: Feluda as a Bengali Icon

19 DEC 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Shujaat Khan LIVE

20th December 2024
Seating available on a first-come-first-serve basis

Framing Thoughts Workshop

20 December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

The Wanderer In Me

20 Dec 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Hooliganism

21st December 2024
Seating not available for this event

বাঙালির রসবোধ | Chandril Bhattacharya in conversation with Somak

21st December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Soundscapes of Kolkata

21st of December 2024
OPEN TO ALL

Saat Maqam Ishq ke by Murshidabadi Project

22nd December 2024
Seating available on a first-come-first-serve basis

Indian Ocean & Fakira Live

22nd December 2024
Seating not available for this event

মনের ঘরে পরের বসত | Songs of Desire, Songs of Resistance

22nd December 2024
Seating available on a first-come-first-serve basis

*Note - No Refunds possible once the amount has been paid.