Bhubaneswar: Culture Minister Aswini Kumar Patra inaugurated the 35th & 36th Annual Art Exhibition of BK College of Art & Crafts, Bhubaneswar at the Kalinga Art Gallery in the museum building campus, here.
Inaugurating the exhibition Patra said, “this visual art college is one of the prominent institutions in the eastern region of India. The students of this noble institution have brought name & fame worldwide. I wish the bright future of these participating students on this occasion”. 
Speaking on the occasion Ranjan Kumar Das, Director-cum-Additional Secretary Odia Language, Literature, and Culture said, “the important role of beautifying our Smart City Bhubaneswar by the students of this college is praiseworthy, wish the participating students all success in life and keep continue their commitment in protecting and promoting art & culture of our State.”
Principal of B K College of Art & Crafts Gajendra Kumar Padhi congratulated the participants for their wonderful visual vibration in narrative aesthetics.
There are 225 paintings and 35 sculptures displayed and the awards like Principal’s Trophy and Memorial Awards were given to the outstanding students for their wonderful performance in their respective departments.
This show is a combination of two academic years due to COVID restrictions imposed in the last year. So the exhibition is a mixed display of artworks of the years 2021 and 2022.
A souvenir of this college was also released on the occasion.
The College is functioning under the administrative control of the Department of Odia Language, Literature & Culture, Government of Odisha since 1984.
