Tribes Art Fest 2026 celebrates India’s indigenous cultures in a showcase of over 1000 works
The Hindu
Experience India's rich indigenous cultures at Tribes Art Fest 2026, showcasing over 1,000 artworks from 75 tribal artists.
India’s tribal art traditions, shaped by forests, folklore and centuries of lived memory, take centrestage this month with Tribes Art Fest (TAF) 2026, a national showcase bringing together artists from across the country.
Organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in collaboration with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA), the festival features more than 75 tribal artists and over 1,000 artworks spanning more than 30 tribal art traditions.
From the intricate Warli paintings of Maharashtra and Gond art of Madhya Pradesh to sohrai murals from Jharkhand and bamboo crafts from the Northeast, the exhibition highlights the diversity of indigenous artistic practices across India.
The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, who inaugurated the festival, described the initiative as part of a broader effort to preserve tribal heritage while strengthening economic opportunities for artists. “From traditional forms to modern art, painting has evolved over centuries. The Ministry takes pride in promoting and preserving tribal art at risk of extinction while advancing tribal development,” he said in a press release.
Indian artist Jatin Das with Kingson Swargiary | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Alongside the exhibition, the festival includes panel discussions, workshops and live demonstrations exploring themes such as the revival of tribal art traditions, their place in contemporary artistic practice and the role of market linkages in supporting artists.
The Clamorous reed warbler is as loud as they come, but in the urban environment, it is outshouted. Weed clearing in urban habitats brings down its home, the bulrushes. Bulrushes in wetlands are not encroachments, but ‘legal homes’ to birds in the crake and rail family and warblers, so government line agencies ought to tread on them thoughtfully
Uttar Pradesh ATS arrests a dental student for alleged connections to an ISIS online module, probing extremist recruitment activities.
Rajinikanth refutes TVK leader's claims about DMK threats preventing his political entry, expressing gratitude to supportive political figures.
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin celebrates the Union government's approval for archaeological excavations, crediting DMK's persistent advocacy for the win.
Dilip Ghosh will contest Kharagpur Sadar in the 2026 West Bengal polls, aiming for increased BJP votes.
A hotel fire in Pahalgam leads to one death from a reversing fire tender; multiple LPG blasts hinder firefighting efforts.
The Clamorous reed warbler is as loud as they come, but in the urban environment, it is outshouted. Weed clearing in urban habitats brings down its home, the bulrushes. Bulrushes in wetlands are not encroachments, but ‘legal homes’ to birds in the crake and rail family and warblers, so government line agencies ought to tread on them thoughtfully
The people of at least one State will heave a sigh of relief now that the schedule for five Assembly elections — all in April — has been announced.
Four charred bodies discovered in a car near Tirunelveli; police investigate potential murder or suicide.
Five insurgents linked to PREPAK and KYKL arrested near India-Myanmar border; explosives and arms recovered in separate operation.
A.P. DGP pays tribute to Potti Sriramulu on his 125th birth anniversary, honouring his sacrifice for a separate Andhra Pradesh.
Discover the cultural and health significance of neem and jaggery during Ugadi, explained by author Ratna Rajaiah.
A minor fire at Thiruvananthapuram government hospital led to patient evacuations; no casualties reported, situation now under control.