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Alhamra Brief - Updated
Alhamra Brief - Updated
The Government of Punjab took The Lahore Arts Council was working
control as Lahore Arts Council in 1983. till 2000 as divisional Arts Council under
(Commonly known as ALHAMRA) the Punjab Council of the Arts Act 1975
IN 2000, The Lahore Arts Council was granted autonomy by the Government of Punjab & now
managed by a separate “Board of Governors”.
Alhamra is a prestigious organization which has been promoting art, literature, drama, music &
culture for several decades. During last twenty (20) years Alhamra has emerged as hub of all
cultural activities. It has not only revived some of the dying arts but also added international
dimensions. Alhamra is devoted to preserving and developing the arts & culture being the
custodian of cultural values.
Vision
Alhamra strives to bring a certain quality to its events and maintain
standards that provide quality entertainment to public. Working as a
significant base that helps us better to understand the needs of artists,
the sector and those who attend and participate in the performing
arts. Our approach in developing is to build upon what has already
been achieved but also to identify what needs to be done locally and
internationally.
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Pakistan, unlocking the full potential of arts and culture. The Arts
Assistant Director Public Relations Officer Senior Accounts Audit Officer Assistant Director
(Library) BS 18 BS 18 Officer BS 18 BS 17 (Admin) BS 17
Audio Visual In-charge Assistant Director Curator (Art Stage Managers
(AVI) BS 17 (Fine Arts) BS 17 Museum) BS 17 BS 17 (3)
Objectives
Develop and maintain facilities for all forms of art including Performing Arts.
Provide facilities for art education and organize workshops, seminars, classes
etc.
Organize art & cultural fairs, festivals and other programs, cultural ensembles
and exhibitions etc., within country and abroad on its own or in collaboration
with local and foreign bodies.
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Objectives
Award fellowship, scholarship, certificates, degrees, diplomas, medal, grants,
prizes, gifts, aids, loans, advance and monetary or other benefits to
individuals or groups engaged in the promotion, study or research of various
art forms.
Print, publish, issue books, periodicals and publications relating to art &
culture.
Alhamra Alhamra
Hall I Hall II
Alhamra Alhamra
Art
Hall III Gallery
• 1989 • 1984
• 222 Seats • 11000 Sq Ft
FACILITIES
CULTURAL COMPLEX
• 1989 • 1989
• 325 Seats • 123
Seats
Alhamra Alhamra
Hall I Hall II
• 1996 • 1996
• 4000 Seats • 12000 Sq Ft
ALHAMRA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS
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Arrangements of Painting Exhibitions and cultural shows at Beijing, Colombo & Bangkok.
Published a Coffee Table Book “Colors of Pakistan Through The Eyes of Diplomats”.
Established Pakistan Corner at Thammasat University, Bangkok.
Signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Thammasat University and Lahore Arts Council
on Cultural Exchange Programs with the courtesy of Pakistan Embassy Thailand.
Produced a collaborative documentary on Buddhism and its Archeological significance in Pakistan.
Hosted dozens of cultural delegations and troupes from Nepal, Malaysia, Argentina, Austria Turkey, China,
Thailand, Sri Lanka, Iran, Poland and USA.
Established Gosha-e-Gian for weekly discussions on intellectual level to clear various misconceptions
prevailing in the society.
Nominating 4 persons out of Alhamra staff to perform Hajj annually on expenses of Alhamra
Special acknowledgment to various International organizations
Development
Particular 2017-18
Budget Rs. 72,363,000
Thank You!