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Five Emerging Artists Honored at Dhoomimal Gallery's Annual Showcase
23 Oct
Summary
- 34th Annual Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation Exhibition concluded
- 5 exceptional emerging artists awarded ₹1,00,000 each
- Jury expanded awards from 4 to 5 winners due to high talent

On October 23, 2025, Dhoomimal Gallery celebrated the conclusion of the 34th Annual Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation (RJMF) Exhibition with an inspiring Awards Ceremony. From over 500 nationwide entries, 60 participants were selected, and five exceptional emerging artists were honored as winners.
The awardees - Santanu Dey, Shuvam Sen, Naina Somani, Soumitra Das, and Ayesha Sultana Pramanik - each received ₹1,00,000 along with continued mentorship and opportunities to advance their artistic journey. This year, the jury decided to extend the awards to five winners instead of the usual four, a testament to the remarkable creative talent on display.
Uday Jain, Director of Dhoomimal Gallery, expressed his delight at the caliber and originality of the participating artists, stating that the Foundation remains deeply committed to nurturing these voices and continuing Ravi Jain's vision of supporting the future of Indian art.




