About JALAM
First Ever
PUBLIC ART MOVEMENT
Art, literature, and culture are the only mediums powerful enough to preserve human civilization.
They heal like meditation, create like imagination, and offer solace to the human spirit. These expressions elevate consciousness, nurture creativity, and cultivate empathy - the very essence of humanity. To build a beautiful and compassionate society, it is essential to promote and protect these creative disciplines. They provide peace, reflection, and a deeper understanding of one another.
JALAM (Jabalpur Art, Literature & Music Festival) is a first ever public art movement committed to educating, inspiring, and shaping artistic perspectives in society. Through meaningful dialogue and diverse creative expressions, JALAM bridges generations - fostering a universal language of harmony, imagination and human connection.
We warmly invite you to join us, witness this unfolding journey towards a more humane and creative society of future !
What's Happening
This Year - 10th YEAR 10 FEATURES
- 1. ART WORKSHOP
- 2. DEDICATED TALKS, INTERACTIVE LECTURES WITH LEADING HISTORIANS & ACADEMICIANS AND SCHOLARS.
- 3. DOCUMENTRY FIM SCREENING
- 4. BOOK RELEASE
- 5. POETRY RECITATION
- 6. AWARD
- 7. POETRY EXHIBITION & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION – VINEET VOHRA
- 8. NATIONAL PAINTING AND SCLPTURE EXHIBITION OF 50 SELECTED PAINTINGS FROM PAST 10 YEARS
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9. CULTURAL EVENING
- CLASSICAL VOCAL RECITATION – HULLAS PUROHIT
- UNHEARD DARBAR GAYAKI – SUVARNA TIWARI
- KATTHAK PERFORMANCER
- THEATRE PLAY 1. NAAM MEIN KA RAKHO HAI
2. “SWANG” JAS KI TAS - 10. LANDMARK 10TH ANNERVISARY EVENT WITH 100+ ARTIST AT BHEDAGHAT
Organisers & Collaborations
Organised by: Ityadi Art Foundation
In Collaboration with: CS & CC, Kendriya Kriya Evam Kala Parishad, MP Power Management Company Ltd. (Jabalpur)
Supported by: MP Tourism
JALAM Highlights
Venue & Date
- 25–28 December 2025
- 10:00 AM Onwards
- VENUE - TARANG AUDITORIUM AND PREMISES M.P.E.B, RAMPUR, JABALPUR
FAQ
What is JALAM X?
JALAM X is the 10th edition of Jabalpur Art, Literature & Music Festival, a landmark cultural event celebrating a decade of artistic dialogue. It is a first-of-its-kind public art movement that brings together art, literature, music, theatre, cinema, and intellectual exchange to foster creativity, sensitivity, and cultural consciousness.
When and where will JALAM X take place?
JALAM X will be held from 25th to 28th December 2025 at Tarang Auditorium and Premises, M.P.E.B., Rampur, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh). Certain landmark activities, including the landscape art programme, will take place at Bhedaghat – Dhuandhar Falls, a proposed UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Who can participate in JALAM X activities?
JALAM X is open to artists, art students, writers, scholars, performers, and the general public. Specially curated workshops and interactive sessions are designed for art students from across India, while exhibitions, cultural evenings, poetry recitations, film screenings, and talks are open for public participation.
What are the key highlights of the 10th edition of JALAM?
The 10th edition features art student workshops, national art exhibition and painting camp, documentary film screening, book releases, poetry recitations, photography and poster exhibitions, cultural evenings, prestigious JALAM awards, and a historic landscape painting event with over 100 artists, making JALAM X a truly landmark cultural celebration.