25 painters join ‘Get Creative Artist Camp’ in Chattogram

A day-long art camp titled ‘Get Creative Artist Camp’ brought together 25 painters at Concord Foy’s Lake in Chittagong. Organized by the Contemporary Artist Forum Interchange, the event served as a collaborative platform for diverse artistic expressions.

Under the leadership of Professor Pranab Mitra Chowdhury (Chittagong University) and managed by artist-journalist MM Azizul Kadir, the camp featured artists including Uttam Kumar Barua, Monowar, Sohel, and Jasmine, among others.

Participants described the gathering as a "collection of 25 windows" into new worlds, with canvases reflecting themes of nature, social commentary, and the pure joy of creation. Prior to the session, writer-journalist Shawkat Bangali presented camp apparel to the artists, sponsored by the AK Fazlul Haque Public Library.

The event concluded with a public exhibition at Sea World, attracting numerous visitors, followed by a cultural program featuring songs and recitations, and a closing barbecue by the lake.