Hyundai Motor India Foundation announces 50 Grantees for ‘Art for Hope’ 2025 Program

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Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India announced 50 grantees of its ‘Art for Hope’ 2025 program. This year, HMIF received a response with 521 applications from artists and art collectives, representing a broad spectrum of art forms including digital, functional, performance, traditional, visual, and multidisciplinary themes. Following a comprehensive selection process, these 50 artists and art collectives will receive support in the form of grants to transform their creative vision into reality.

Puneet Anand, Vertical Head – Corporate Communication & Social, Hyundai Motor India said, “Art expresses what words cannot. ‘Art for Hope’ initiative is a celebration of expression, creativity and persistence. Over the past four seasons, we have progressed from presenting 25 grants across 10 states in Season 1, to an incredible milestone of presenting 50 grants spanning 15 states in Season 4. We are proud to support artists who not only showcase incredible talent, but also take center stage, sparking conversations and provoking ideas that inspire positive change. The selected artists will receive grants and mentorship to further their work, reinforcing HMIF’s dedication to nurturing talent, fostering a vibrant creative ecosystem, and preserving the essence of art for future generations.”

The jury meet for ‘Art for Hope’ 2025 was successfully held on November 19, 2024, bringing together a distinguished panel of experts from the fields of art, culture, and journalism. The esteemed jury included Nikhil Chawla, a senior journalist specializing in technology, lifestyle, and automotive; Padmashri Geeta Chandran, a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer and Carnatic vocalist; and Aditya Arya, Founder, Trustee and Director, Museo Camera Center for Photographic Arts. Their collective expertise and diverse perspectives played a pivotal role in shortlisting proposals from various artists and art collectives that align with the program’s vision, ultimately selecting the final grantees.

Following a comprehensive selection process, these 50 artists and art collectives will receive support in the form of grants to transform their creative vision into reality.

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