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Published on April 10, 2025
Pathways To Creative careers
From canvas to career — create your own path!
10:00 am - 6:00 pm IST
26th - 30th June 2025
INR 30,000 + GST
Grades 8-12
NIFT Campus (June 26–28) National Museum of India (June 29–30), New Delhi
Regular Deadline - 31st May 2025
Do Any of these apply to YOU?
You’re passionate about art but unsure how to turn it into meaningful career
You’re curious about what happens behind the scenes in the art world
You're looking for hands-on guidance to build your portfolio and explore creative paths.
If you nodding your head right now, we’ve got just the program for you! Keep Scrolling to know details!
Art is powerful—making it your career is transformational. If you're ready to turn passion into profession, this is your moment!
What is Exploring the Arts: Pathways to Creative Careers?
Art Isn’t Just Painting—Explore It All
This is not your typical art workshop. It’s a five-day immersive journey designed for curious, creative minds who want to understand what it really takes to build a career in the arts. From exploring how galleries, auctions, and museums work to uncovering the business side of being a practicing artist, this program offers a 360° view of the art world. You'll engage with professionals, go on curated tours, dive into art critique, and even try your hand at putting together a mock auction or exhibition.
Turn Your Passion into a Path
This isn’t your average sit-and-watch workshop—it’s hands-on, immersive, and all about helping you build a real future in the arts. You’ll dive into portfolio building, learn how to critique like a curator, and even plan your own mini exhibition. Curious about careers? We’ll walk you through roles like artist, curator, gallery manager, or even art consultant, with behind-the-scenes tours and insider advice. By the end of the workshop, you’ll showcase your work in a mini exhibition and take part in a mock auction—giving you the confidence, skills, and experience to turn your creative passion into a purposeful career.
Meet Your Mentors
Amit Kumar Jain is an independent art and culture manager with expertise in museum curation, auctions, gallery strategy, and private collection management. He has held senior roles at the Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Saffronart, The Savara Foundation, and Devi Art Foundation.
His curatorial work bridges contemporary and traditional South Asian art, with projects including the Colombo Art Biennale (2014), Reading Room (2014–16), and The Artist as Activist at Broad Art Museum, USA (2016). Recent projects include India Art Fair’s Platform section (2021) and exhibitions for private galleries.
Amit holds an MA from University College London and degrees in fine art and commerce. He serves on the advisory boards of the International Quilt Museum (USA) and has been a jury member for The Arts Family Award, London, while continuing to support emerging artists from the region.
Amit Kumar Jain
Independent Art & Culture Manager
Riddhi is a New Delhi-based gallerist and co-founder of two distinctive art spaces: Blueprint12, which supports emerging contemporary voices from South Asia, and Inherited Art Forum, dedicated to preserving and celebrating India’s folk and tribal traditions.
An Oxford University graduate with a strong grasp of both strategy and storytelling, Riddhi has cultivated a vibrant ecosystem that nurtures experimentation, artistic risk-taking, and long-term growth. Under her leadership, Blueprint12 has carved out a space for bold curatorial choices and fresh talent, while also fostering a loyal collector base eager to engage with the unexpected.
She works closely with collectors to build forward-thinking art portfolios, bridging the gap between new voices and seasoned practitioners.
Riddhi Bhalla
Gallergist & Co-founder -
Blueprint12; Inherited Art Forum
Saurabh Wasson is the Director of Exhibitor Relations at India Art Fair, working on business strategy, leading relationships with participating arts organisations along with spearheading broader onsite curatorial management of the fair. In his long association with the Fair, Saurabh has played an instrumental role in the consistently growing footprint of the fair - bringing in major Indian, South Asian, and international galleries and artists in the fold.
As an arts & culture professional, Saurabh's work is propelled by their interests in visual arts, South Asia, gender & sexuality, economics and literature. Saurabh has studied at the University of Delhi, National Museum Institute Delhi and is also a Chartered Accountant.
Saurabh Wasson
Director -
Exhibitor Relations at India Art Fair
Mandira Lamba is a cultural entrepreneur and co-founder of Blueprint12, a contemporary art gallery focused on South Asia, and Inherited Arts Forum, a platform dedicated to preserving India’s tribal and folk traditions. Former Chairperson of YFLO Delhi (2019–20), she has consistently championed the arts and women’s leadership. Her curatorial eye and commitment to cultural preservation have positioned her as a significant voice in India’s art ecosystem.
A graduate of FIT, Mandira’s interests span art, fashion, and sports. She has served on the Selection Committee of the India Art Fair (2022–24) and is a Cultural Ambassador with the Asia Society. Her early achievements in karate and golf reflect her dynamic spirit, while her travels and cross-cultural experiences continue to shape her creative and community-focused work.
Mandiraa Lambaa
Gallergist & Co-founder -
Blueprint12; Inherited Art Forum
Meet Your
Program Director
Aradhana is an experienced Art Consultant and Specialist with expertise in curation, consultancy, and art history. She founded her own consultancy, working with private collectors and institutions on acquisitions and collection management, completing over 45 global projects.
Her expertise includes art research and curation for high-end hospitality projects, advising on art placement for luxury hotels across the Middle East. Previously, she gained extensive experience in auction curation, client management, and art cataloging.
With a Master’s in Art History and certifications in Art Writing and Appraisal from Sotheby’s, Aradhana specializes in cataloging, appraisal, curation, and artist management. She is currently the Head of Arts Advisory at Stratlinx Advisory, Dubai.
Aradhana Thakur
Founder: ArtBooklet Arts Consultancy
Arts Specialist | Art Consultant | Art Historian
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What will YOU learn?
Module 1: Foundations – Art, Markets & Money
Venue: NIFT Campus
- Welcome & Program Orientation
- Ice-breaker Art Exercise
- Introduction to the Art World: Roles & Ecosystems
- How the Art Market Works: Galleries, Fairs, Auctions
- Art Meets Business: Branding, Pricing, Entrepreneurship
- Understanding Art Movements: From Impressionism to Contemporary
- Career Mapping Exercise & Track Selection
Module 2: Art Appreciation, Critique & Career Prep
Venue: NIFT Campus
- How to See Art: Visual Critique & Review
- Track-Based Breakout Sessions:
-Curating & Exhibition-Making
-Gallery Operations & Art Advisory
-Art Law - Creative Majlis: Are Art Fairs Relevant?
Module 3: Museum Day – Learning from Institutions
Venue: National Museum of India
- Curated Tour with Museum Educators
- Museology & Conservation Careers
- Panel with Museum Professionals (Curators, Conservators, Educators)
- Creative Majlis: Reflections on Institutional Spaces
- Evening Gallery Visit (DAG Janpath / Dhoomimal Gallery)
Module 4: Industry Insights & Career Conversations
Venue: National Museum of India
- Track-Based Breakouts: Practicing Artist Pathways
- Artist Talk
- Panel Discussion: Art Collectors, Auction Experts, Writers
- Capstone Project Briefing:
- Mini Exhibition & Mock Auction - Mentorship Program Launch (ArtBooklet x BRE)
- Creative Majlis
Module 5: Capstone Projects & Celebration
Venue: National Museum of India
- Group A: Plan & Install a Mini Exhibition
- Group B: Prepare & Host a Mock Auction
- Student Presentations & Feedback
- Closing Circle & Certificate Distribution
- Final Reflections & Mentorship Onboarding
What will YOU do?
Step 1: Explore the Art World from Every Angle
Get an insider look at how the art world functions—from creation to curation, preservation to promotion.
Step 2: Choose Your Track, Craft Your Path
Specialise in a field that matches your interests and dive deep with focused, expert-led sessions.
Step 3: Experience the Industry First-Hand
Visit top museums and galleries, and interact directly with professionals shaping the art scene.
Step 4: Collaborate, Curate & Create
Work in teams to design your own exhibition or auction, applying what you’ve learned in real time.
Step 5: Build Real-World Skills That Set You Apart
Develop practical, transferable skills that will serve you across creative industries and career paths.
Art gallery exhibition & LIVE Mock auction
Wrap up your journey with a high-energy, hands-on finale where everything you’ve learned comes to life. In curated teams, you’ll lead your very own pop-up gallery exhibition—selecting artworks, designing the layout, writing wall texts, and guiding guests through the stories behind each piece. Then, switch gears and experience the thrill of the art market in action with a mock auction, where you’ll take on roles as auctioneers, artists, and bidders. This final showcase isn’t just a presentation—it’s a celebration of your creative thinking, teamwork, and leadership, witnessed by mentors, fellow participants, and special invitees from the art world.
Then, switch gears and experience the thrill of the art market in action with a mock auction, where you’ll take on roles as auctioneers, artists, and bidders.
This final showcase isn’t just a presentation—it’s a celebration of your creative thinking, teamwork, and leadership, witnessed by mentors, fellow participants, and special invitees from the art world.
Social Innovation Projects
*Since this is the inaugural edition of the conference, the projects above are from a similar BRE program where students engaged in a social impact project.*
Hear from Your Mentor
You have Questions? We have Answers!
Can’t find an answer? Email us at info@bigrededucation.com
All participants who attend the BootCamp for all 4 days, will receive the following:
- Certificate of Participation from the Ivy Learning Lab and Big Red Education, signed by the mentor.
- Opportunity to get an LOR from the Mentor.
