Puja Sarkar

Educational Profile: 2009: MFA (Master of Fine Arts) 1st Class with Specialization (Honors) in Painting from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India. 2007: BVA (Bachelor of Visual Arts) 1st Class with Specialization (Honors) in Painting from Rabindra Bharati University,Kolkata. Awards, Achievements, Honors & Grants: 2022: Junior Fellowship in Painting 2019-2020, Awarded by: Centre for Cultural Resources & Training (CCRT), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi. 2010: Award - Paintings Published in the 2010-2011 Edition of “New Art International’’ Art Book Book Art Press, New York, USA. 2006: Scholarship Student Stipend from Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India Exhibitions: Solo Shows (NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL) : 2021 : Worldwide Art Movement, Presented “SOLO ART SHOW” the Prestigious Solo Showcase on the Official “Worldwide Art Movement” You Tube Channel on 23rd June, 2021. 2021 : Art Family India Presented “International Women Art Fair” the Prestigious Solo Showcase on the Official “Art Family” Page on Facebook on 7th Feb, 2021 2020 : Foundation of Art & Culture Bhopal NGO Organization, Presented at Online Solo Exhibition of Puja Sarkar on 30th December 2020 (Artist Birthday Tribute) on Facebook. 2020 : Solo Online Exhibition of Painting Organized by VIMOHI on December 2020 at www.vimohi.com. 2014 – 2016 : “ The Eye Within ’’ Organization, Presented at Online Sponsored Solo Exhibition of Puja Sarkar Since 26th April 2014 to 31st July 2016. - http://www.indianmasterpainters.com/exhibitions/index.asp 2010 : Solo Exhibition of Paintings in ‘’Ananda Mela 2010’’ California Presented & Sponsored by Bay Area Prabasi, A Nonprofit Organization, California, USA. (www.prabasi.org) Camps: 2017 : National Painting Camp, Sponsored & Organized by Lalit Kala Akademi , Regional Centre (Kolkata), in Collaboration with Vibgyor Media Solution, at Pobitora, Guwahati , Assam, from 1 st Dec to 5th Dec, 2017. Workshops: 2019: "SMS" A GROUP OF ARTISTS Organized & Sponsored a Painting Workshop with a Unique Idea - ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE on 23rd October, 2019 at Baithak Khana Cafe, 11E, Guru Prosad Chowdhury Lane, Kolkata- 700006, West Bengal, India. 2019: Invited Artist at ABID ART WORKSHOP at the ABID Interiors Fair, 2019. Organized & Sponsored by ABID from 19th January to 25th January 2019 at Science City | EM By Pass, Kolkata, 2018: Painting Workshop of Kolkata Art Festival 2018, Organized & Sponsored by “BONDHU” NGO on 13th April, 2018 at The Spring Club, E.M Bypass, Kolkata India. 2008: Workshop on Fresco Painting (Fresco Buno) with Prof. Nandadulal Mukherjee (Head of the Department – Painting, Viswa Bharati University Santiniketan), Organized & Sponsored by Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India. ART RESIDENCY: 2023 : Invited at National Art Residency Programme in Kannur by Kerala Lalitkala Akademi. INTERNATIONAL : Participations, Group Shows, Competitions & Art Fairs: 1. 2022: International Sponsored Show at 5th PASA FESTIVAL , KORIA and VIETNAM 2. 2021: International Art Show, Sponsored &Organized by Daejeon International Arts Exchange Association, KORIA 3. 2020 : International Art Exhibition on Covid-19, Organized by Indian Royal Academy of Art And Culture. 4. 2019: Winner Women Artist of “ HER STORY ” which celebrates the idea of Feminism, Women Empowerment and Social Responsibility” Project - Sponsored by SeeMe Gallery from 28th – 31st March, 2019 at: The Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea, New York, United States, USA. 5. 2016: " Creators Deserve to be Seen" Project ” -- ‘’The Beauty of Art - Sponsored by SeeMe Gallery. on 8th June, 2016 at: 4 Times Square New York, NY, USA . 6. 2015: '' The Voice of the Artist '' SCOPE Art Fair. Sponsored by Scope Art from 1st-6th December at Miami Beach, FLORIDA 33139 USA. 7. 2010: Paintings Selected to Appear in the 2011 - 2012 Edition of ''New Art International'' Art Book Sponsored & Published by Book Art Press, New York, USA. 8. 2008: Artists of Chittagong & Kolkata titled “Vicinity” Sponsored & Organized by Assistant High Commission of India, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Curated Shows by Puja Sarkar : 2023 : Curated A Group Exhibition of Paintings & Sculptures “VIBRANT HUES, SPIRITED FORMS” Curated by Puja Sarkar Organized by "SMS" A Group of Artists From 14th February 2023 to 26th February, 2023 at Smart Art Gallery, Newtown. 2021 : Curated an International Online Art Exhibition “CONCAVE & CONVEX” of Contemporary Sculptors Organized by "SMS" A Group of Artists From 1st October 2021 to 31st December, 2021 at www.smsgroupartist.com 2021: SMS" A GROUP OF ARTISTS Organized a Talk Show (LIVE) - ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE (6th Edition) TOPIC – “PRACTICE WITH PURE MEDIUM IN PAINTING” on 21 April, 2021 on Facebook Live 2020: Curated a National Online Art Exhibition “EMPATHY” for a Noble Cause to Support Affected Artists by this COVID-19 Pandemic. Organized by "SMS" A Group of Artists From 7th December 2020 to 31st January, 2021 at www.smsgroupartist.com 2020: SMS" A GROUP OF ARTISTS Organized a Talk Show (LIVE) - ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE (5th Edition) TOPIC – “DURGA PUJA ART” IN THE NEW NORMAL SITUATION” on 14th October, 2020 on Facebook Live 2020: SMS" A GROUP OF ARTISTS Organized a Talk Show (LIVE) - ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE (4th Edition) TOPIC – “PRACTICE OF SCULPTURES IN THE NEW NORMAL SITUATION” on 10th July, 15th July, 20th July, 2020 on Facebook Live 2020: SMS" A GROUP OF ARTISTS Organized a Talk Show (LIVE) - ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE (3rd Edition) TOPIC – “PRINTMAKING TODAY” on 15th June, 2020 at ZOOM App 2020: SMS" A GROUP OF ARTISTS Organized a Talk Show (LIVE) - ADDA WITH CHOBI & COFFEE (2nd Edition) TOPIC – ARTISTS IN LOCKDOWN on 8th June, 2020 at ZOOM App NATIONAL : Participations, Group Shows, Competitions & Art Fairs: Participations : 2023: ART INDIA GALLERY Presented an International Women’s Art Award Organized by Art India Gallery, at www.artindiagallery.online New Delhi, India... 2023: My Profile Featured in ‘MOJARJO ARTIST OF THE WEEK’ by MOJARJO, at www.mojarto.com Kolkata, India... 2023: 56th Annual Exhibition 2023 Sponsored by BIRLA ACADEMY OF ART & CULTURE Kolkata, India... 2021 :Camel Art Foundation Presented ‘Annual Art & Design Contest 2021’ Sponsored Exhibition, Kolkata, India. 2021: Invited Artist in...