Brief on

Lahore Arts Council

-Alhamra-
HISTORY
Khawaja Nazimuddin, the Governor-General of Pakistan inaugurated a Private Society
with the name of ‘Pakistan Arts Council’ on December 10, 1949.

The Government of Punjab took The Lahore Arts Council was working
control as Lahore Arts Council in 1983. till 2000 as divisional Arts Council under
(Commonly known as ALHAMRA) the Punjab Council of the Arts Act 1975

IN 2000, The Lahore Arts Council was granted autonomy by the Government of Punjab & now
managed by a separate “Board of Governors”.
Alhamra is a prestigious organization which has been promoting art, literature, drama, music &
culture for several decades. During last twenty (20) years Alhamra has emerged as hub of all
cultural activities. It has not only revived some of the dying arts but also added international
dimensions. Alhamra is devoted to preserving and developing the arts & culture being the
custodian of cultural values.
Vision
Alhamra strives to bring a certain quality to its events and maintain
standards that provide quality entertainment to public. Working as a
significant base that helps us better to understand the needs of artists,
the sector and those who attend and participate in the performing
arts. Our approach in developing is to build upon what has already
been achieved but also to identify what needs to be done locally and
internationally.

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we will bring long-standing benefits for communities across

Pakistan, unlocking the full potential of arts and culture. The Arts

Council is striving to deepen the values of arts to individuals and

wider society, target resources to meet social and community

challenges, deliver improved access and reach new audiences and

enhance community engagement in arts and culture.

ORGANOGRAM
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Punjab Secretary, Information & Culture
Patron Government of the Punjab

Chairman Executive Director

BOG (BS – 20 / 21)

Members Director (Arts & Culture)

BOG BS 19

Deputy Director (CC) Deputy Director (Admin)

BS 18 BS 18

Assistant Director Public Relations Officer Senior Accounts Audit Officer Assistant Director
(Library) BS 18 BS 18 Officer BS 18 BS 17 (Admin) BS 17
Audio Visual In-charge Assistant Director Curator (Art Stage Managers
(AVI) BS 17 (Fine Arts) BS 17 Museum) BS 17 BS 17 (3)
Objectives
 Develop and maintain facilities for all forms of art including Performing Arts.

 Provide facilities for art education and organize workshops, seminars, classes
etc.

 Undertake its own production through soliciting Government or

private/collaborative sponsorship.

 Organize art & cultural fairs, festivals and other programs, cultural ensembles
and exhibitions etc., within country and abroad on its own or in collaboration
with local and foreign bodies.

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Objectives
 Award fellowship, scholarship, certificates, degrees, diplomas, medal, grants,
prizes, gifts, aids, loans, advance and monetary or other benefits to
individuals or groups engaged in the promotion, study or research of various
art forms.

 Print, publish, issue books, periodicals and publications relating to art &
culture.

 Establish museum of musical instruments, sculpture, archives, folk heritage,

galleries, libraries including audio-visual library.

 Implementation of Dramatic Performance Act, 1876.

FACILITIES
ALHAMRA MALL ROAD COMPLEX
• 1981 • 1986
• 695 Seats • 372
Seats

Alhamra Alhamra
Hall I Hall II

Alhamra Alhamra
Art
Hall III Gallery
• 1989 • 1984
• 222 Seats • 11000 Sq Ft
FACILITIES
CULTURAL COMPLEX
• 1989 • 1989
• 325 Seats • 123
Seats

Alhamra Alhamra
Hall I Hall II

Open Air Alhamra Art

Theatre Museum

• 1996 • 1996
• 4000 Seats • 12000 Sq Ft
ALHAMRA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

Informal classes of various art forms were working since 1949

Renamed on October 7, 2002 as regular Academy of Performing
Arts
Consists of Two Campuses
Mall Complex
Cultural Complex, Ferozepur Road, Lahore
Major Aims
To promote and facilitate education in all fields of Performing Arts
To patronize and promote the cultural heritage of Pakistan
To provide opportunities for amatures / professionals to improve their
knowledge and ability

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ALHAMRA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS

A Three months certificate earning courses through accomplished teachers in
 Drawing & Paintings Monthly Fee: Rs. 500/-
 Dance Enrollment: Rs. 200/-
 Vocal Five days classes in a week.
 Violin From Monday to Friday.
 Sitar
 Tabla
 Harmonium
 Flute TIMINGS
 Guitar Summer: 4 to 6 evening
 Sarangi Winter: 3 to 5 evening
 Acting
 Keyboard
PROGRESS
 Framing of Lahore Arts Council Regulations, (Amended) 2010.
 Fool Proof Security Arrangements,
Installation of CCTV Cameras at Mall Road Complex & Cultural Complex.
Installation of Iron Fence with razor wire around the Cultural Complex.
Outsourcing the Security Arrangements Mall Complex & Cultural Complex.
Outsourcing the cleanliness work in Mall Complex.
 Installation of Tube well at Mall Complex
 Organized six (6) International Conferences/Festivals during last six (6) years.
 Launched Alhamra Unplugged Season 1
 Upgradation of Halls, Foyer Areas, Make up Rooms, Back stages & Rest Rooms.
 Replacement of steel roofing system alongwith interior works at Alhamra Hall-I through ADP of
Rs. 103.874 Million during 2016-17.
 Up-gradation / Improvement of Hall-I & II at Cultural Complex through ADP Scheme.
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 Replacement with computerized Sound System.
 Procurement of New Generators.
 Up-gradation / improvement of facilities in Lahore Arts Council Cultural Complex, Qaddafi Stadium through
ADP 2016-17 and 2017-18 of Rs. 84.458 Million (1st Phase of renovation of Permanent Art Gallery at
Cultural Complex newly named as Alhamra Art Museum).
 Inject moral values through serious/parallel theatre.
 Renew the official website & social media page (Instagram, Twitter & Facebook) .
 Enhancement in Annual Grant.
 Up-gradation of Library, Archives, Research & Information Centre.
 Installation of Water Filtration Plant.
 Initiate one (1) year “Diploma in Music” in collaboration with Punjab University.
 Present colorful / peaceful image of Pakistan by engaging the Honorable Ambassadors and Diplomats of 20
Countries on a Fashion Walk titled “Colors of Pakistan” at Alhamra.
 Present colorful / peaceful image of Pakistan by the Honorable Ambassadors and Diplomats of 40 Countries
and heads of various international organizations on a Fashion Show titled as “Colors of Fusion” including
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 Arrangements of Painting Exhibitions and cultural shows at Beijing, Colombo & Bangkok.
 Published a Coffee Table Book “Colors of Pakistan Through The Eyes of Diplomats”.
 Established Pakistan Corner at Thammasat University, Bangkok.
 Signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Thammasat University and Lahore Arts Council
on Cultural Exchange Programs with the courtesy of Pakistan Embassy Thailand.
 Produced a collaborative documentary on Buddhism and its Archeological significance in Pakistan.
 Hosted dozens of cultural delegations and troupes from Nepal, Malaysia, Argentina, Austria Turkey, China,
Thailand, Sri Lanka, Iran, Poland and USA.
 Established Gosha-e-Gian for weekly discussions on intellectual level to clear various misconceptions
prevailing in the society.
 Nominating 4 persons out of Alhamra staff to perform Hajj annually on expenses of Alhamra
Special acknowledgment to various International organizations

 All the Embassies working in Pakistan

 Paper Miracle Islamabad
 CKU Denmark
 Lahore Literary Festival (LLF)
 Faiz Foundation
 Lahore Music Meet (LMM)
 AJOKA Theater
 Rafi Peer Theater
 Lahore Biennale
 OLOMOPOLO
SIGNIFICANT MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF LAHORE ARTS
COUNCIL DURING LAST 4 YEARS (FROM 2015 TO 2018)
 Colors of Pakistan
 Colors of Fusion
 Performance of International Cultural Troupes;

China, Nepal, Malaysia, Germany, Turkey, Norway, Poland, Japan, Hungry

 Gilgit Baltistan Festival
 Cholistan and Saraiki Festival
 Sufi Festival and Ghazal Nights
 Alhamra Unplugged Launch (A Musical Season)
 Alhamra Academy of Performing Arts
 Exhibition of Painting by Young Artists
 Painting Restoration Workshop
 Establishment of Pakistan Corner at Thammasat University, Bangkok
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 Publications
 Talent Hunt Program
 Gosha-e-Giyan
 International Literary and Cultural Conferences
 Provision of Adbi Bethak
 Arrangements of Family Functions
 Performance of Cultural Troupe from Punjab and Exhibition of Paintings in
Colombo and Beijing
 Up-gradation of Alhamra Library (Alhamra Archive, Research and
Information Center)
 Water Filtration Plant
 Up-gradation of Mosque
 Installation of Statue of Quaid-e-Azam and Allama Iqbal
 Feature Film “Salute”
 Some Press Clippings
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

 Renovation and Up-gradation of Alhamra Hall-I, Mall Complex

 Alhamra Art Museum
 Renovation and up-gradation of Hall-I & II of Cultural Complex
 Construction of Admin Block at Cultural Complex
 Public Facilities (Security arrangements, Janitorial Services and
Construction / Renovation of Wash Rooms etc.)
 HVAC System for Alhamra Hall-I, II, III and Art Gallery at Mall
Complex
2 YEAR TARGETS
 Replacement of Air Conditioning Units at Alhamra Mall Complex
 Conduct Programs Under National Narrative
 Launching of Alhamra Unplugged Season 2
 Construction of Admin Block at Cultural Complex
 Provision of All weather facilities at Open Air Theatre, Cultural Complex
 Provision of latest digital sound & light system in existing halls
 Renovation / improvement infrastructure at Lahore Arts Council, Mall Complex and
Culture Complex.
 Cultural exchange program with other countries
 Affiliation with IFACCA (International Federation of Arts Councils & Culture Agencies)
 Establishment of Pakistan Corners in three countries of Europe for creating softer and colorful image of
Pakistan.
Budget For The Year 2017-18
Non Development
Particular 2017-18
Budget Rs. 342,223,440
Provided by Govt. Rs. 208,165,000

Own Source Rs. 37,000,000

Deficit Rs. 97,058,440

Development
Particular 2017-18
Budget Rs. 72,363,000
Thank You!