Pune News: The Art Box Exhibition Celebrates Young Talent From PCMC Schools With Vibrant Student Artworks
Pune News: The Art Box Exhibition Celebrates Young Talent From PCMC Schools With Vibrant Student Artworks
Pimpri: A burst of color and imagination lit up Yashwantrao Chavan Primary School in Thergaon on Tuesday as ‘The Art Box’ exhibition opened its doors to the public, featuring an impressive array of paintings by students from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) schools. From depictions of a child’s worldview to striking geometric patterns and heartfelt portrayals of kindness, the event offered citizens a glimpse into the boundless creativity of young minds.
The exhibition, inaugurated by PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh, showcased artwork by students from 37 PCMC-run schools. The event saw the presence of Additional Commissioner Pradip Jambhale Patil, Assistant Commissioner Vijaykumar Thorat, Administrative Officer Sangeeta Bangar, and Headmaster Shrikant Chougule, alongside teachers, students, and representatives from Akanksha Foundation, the knowledge partner for the initiative.
‘The Art Box’ brought to life a diverse range of themes, including “We Aquatic Beings – Fish,” “My Spectacular Spectacles,” “Color Challenge,” “Fraction Art,” “Zentangles,” “Fabric Art – Batik,” “Circles and Squares,” “Tints and Shades,” “Origami Birds,” “Rainbow Color Transitions,” “School Name Boards,” “Heather Galler’s Nature Art,” “Warm and Cool Cities,” “Line Practice,” “Mehendi Designs,” “Still Life,” “Perspective Art,” and “Moments of Kindness.” Each piece reflected the students’ keen observation, innovative thinking, and artistic flair, earning widespread admiration from visitors and parents alike. Many lauded the exhibition as a vital platform for nurturing and showcasing student talent.
During the inauguration, Commissioner Shekhar Singh emphasized the significance of promoting creativity in education. “Along with academics, it is important to nurture creativity, observation, and imagination among students. This academic year, we’ve increased the number of art teachers from 32 to 64 to strengthen such initiatives. Events like ‘The Art Box’ help students gain self-awareness and take pride in their talents,” he said.
Additional Commissioner Pradip Jambhale Patil echoed this sentiment, highlighting the role of such programs in building student confidence. “It’s truly inspiring to see how PCMC schools are weaving creativity into education and empowering students to share their unique perspectives. We plan to expand such exhibitions across all clusters in every zone of the PCMC area in the coming days,” he announced.
