Our Correspondent Kohima | November 17 The Directorate of Art & Culture (Art Wing) Nagaland in collaboration with Nagaland Art Society today successfully organized ‘Art Ensemble’ under the theme ‘Explore’ here at its Directorate Office. The event witnessed live music performance by Divine Connection and Ayim Longchar, origami demonstration by Atoulie Zatsu, live painting, Naga art gallery, open Android phone photography competition and students’ painting competition. Gugs Chishi, Project Director Music Task Force (MTF) formally launched ‘A Thousand Art Project,’ an initiative of the Directorate of Art & Culture, Nagaland. Speaking on the occasion, Chishi congratulated the department for coming up with such event to promote art in the state. He also appreciated the launch of ‘A Thousand Art Project’ and hoped that it will go a long way in taking the artist forward. “You can be a vehicle of change,” he told the artists present on the occasion adding that they connect the people. He also said that both music and art are creative expression of life. Vilalhou Noudi, Art Executive, Directorate of Art & Culture said ‘Art Ensemble’ has been initiated to bring artist together and find a better way to promote art and also boost the talents of youth and students. It also aims to make art a useful tool and bring positive change in the society. ‘A Thousand Art Project’ Initiate, Interact & Impact Talking on ‘A Thousand Art Project’ (Initiate, Interact & Impact), N. Mhao Odyuo said the project is for 1000 art work collection for every event’s, connecting with 1000 artist, meeting and helping 1000 young upcoming artist. He said that the project is not based on individual interest or benefit. It is a common vision for artist of all discipline to work independently under one goal, a common achievement for all. The project is an open platform, for all artists of all discipline to work together, a fresh approach for our people towards arts. Explaining the reasons for launching ‘A thousand art project,’ the concept note stated that art promotes true prosperity, art improves academic performance, art strengthens the economy, art is good for local merchants, art drives tourism, art is an export industry, art sparks creativity and innovation, art has social impact, art improves healthcare and art means business. On reasons why art is good for kids and the world, it stated that art generates a love of learning and creativity, art develops a willingness to explore what has not existed before, art teaches risk taking, learning from one’s mistakes, and being open to other possibilities, kids who are creative are also curious and passionate about knowing more, art develops the whole brain, art prepares kids for the future, art teaches problem solving, art supports emotional intelligence, art build community, art improves holistic health, builds self-esteem, increases motivation and student attendance, improves grades and communication, nurtures team work and strengthen relationship to the environment. It also awakens the senses.
