Five-day inclusive art festival from October 28

The fifth edition of Tattva 2026, an inclusive art platform dedicated to celebrating the creativity, talent, and aspirations of artists with disabilities, will be inaugurated on October 28.Initiated by V-Excel Educational Trust, this year the festival brings together 270 plus artists from across Tamil Nadu and Kolkata for five immersive days of artistic expression, mentorship, and public engagement.This is being organised around five thematic pillars — Drishti, Srishti, Anubhav, Vistara, and Ekattva, serving as a catalyst for social inclusion, offering structured workshops, live demonstrations, collaborative murals, a curated art auction, and dedicated sales platforms designed to foster economic independence and livelihood opportunities for participating artists, said a release.In a release, Vasudha Prakash, Founder-Director of V-Excel Educational Trust, said: “This year, we also celebrate the success stories of past participants, reaffirming our core belief that talent flourishes when properly nurtured. Through exhibitions, live demonstrations, and our new art auction, Tattva 2026 connects extraordinary creators with wider audiences.”Art auction on Oct. 25As part of this year’s celebrations, V-Excel Educational Trust will host a special art auction on October 25 at 5 p.m. at Hotel Savera. The auction will showcase selected artworks created by artists with disabilities, offering art enthusiasts and collectors an opportunity to engage with their work while supporting the artists and their creative journeys.The schedule of eventsOctober 28: Inauguration and felicitation at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.October 29: Art workshop for participating artists at Sringeri Bharati Vidyashram, T. Nagar; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.October 30: Collaborative wall mural at Centre of Excellence for Autism, K.K. Nagar; 8 a.m. onwardsOctober 31 and November 1: Inauguration of Tattva 2026 art gallery and live demonstrations; Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa University of Music and Fine Arts; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Published - October 24, 2026 09:02 pm IST