Ahmedabad, 24 Oct, 2023– Abir India’s highly anticipated annual art festival, First Take, was inaugurated yesterday at the esteemed L&P Hutheesing Visual Art Centre in Ahmedabad. The event witnessed the presence of distinguished Chief Guest, Shri Prahaladbhai S Patel, Chairman Managing Director, and CEO of PSP Projects.
This year’s First Take has exceeded all expectations, attracting an overwhelming response with over 2800 artworks submitted from a staggering 1400 entries. The diversity and depth of artistic expressions showcased in these submissions reflect the rich showcasing of talent spread across the nation, with entries pouring in from 488 cities.
First Take, a flagship initiative by Abir India, holds a pivotal role in providing a prominent platform for emerging artists to exhibit their creative prowess. The festival is distinguished by its rigorous selection process, wherein a panel of renowned artists, critics, and curators meticulously evaluates the entries. Out of the multitude of submissions, approximately 100 exceptional artworks are carefully chosen, with the top 10 receiving the prestigious First Take Award.
The award ceremony witnessed the gracious presence of Shri Prahaladbhai S Patel, Shampa Shah (jury member), Jagrut Patel (founder trustee), and Umang Hutheesing. The winners of the First Take Award are:
- Ketiya Bhandecha
- Dhaivat Panchal
- Rajinder Kaur
- Jayati Kaushik
- Virendra Mahatha
- Dheeraj Yadav
- Satyanarayan Gavara
- Dhruvi Jain
- Chandrapal Panjre
- Mohammad Naim
First Take continues to be a beacon for emerging artists, encouraging creativity and providing a platform for their voices to be heard. The festival’s success lies not only in the numbers but in the celebration of artistic diversity and talent from every corner of the country.
The exhibition of the selected artworks is on till 1 December 2023
Feature Image: Ms. Ruby Jagrut, founder, Abir India with the recipients of First Take 2023 Award.
Abir India’s First Take 2023: A Nationwide Phenomenon – 2800 Contributions from 429 Cities
