POV: Pakistan’s most creative young artists took over Islamabad Art Gallery
18th ArtBeat Exhibition
17–18 January 2026
So many colours.
So many stories.
So much talent in one space. ❤️
Still not over the energy, the artworks, the conversations, and the moments that made ArtBeat feel so special.
This wasn’t just an exhibition.
It was a whole vibe.
A little rewind to 18th ArtBeat Islamabad
Exhibition
The Little Art
A non-profit arts education organization, promoting positive social values through arts among children and young people, especially marginalized
We use media arts, film precisely, to teach children and young adults to recognize and begin to understand the social issues pervading their immediate community that prohibit the development of the project's ideas and principals. We produce the Lahore International Children’s Film Festival and Children’s Performing Arts Festival, hold film-making workshops for children and young people, organize workshops in photography, digital art, stop motion, animation and performing arts.
06/05/2026
Our proud young stars 👏
30/04/2026
Our proud young artists 👏
29/04/2026
Public Announcement
The Little Art is transitioning Aangun Center for Learning and Culture to an independent future, with its administration now entrusted to a new management committee. From 1 May 2026, Aangun Center for Learning and Culture will operate independently, including its summer camp and wider programming.
The Little Art will remain institutionally connected only to the Aangun Early Childhood Education (ECE) school, but will no longer be involved in day-to-day operations.
This has been a thoughtful and difficult decision. Opened in April 2022, Aangun was envisioned and built by The Little Art from the ground up as a space for learning, arts, and culture, alongside the development of its Early Childhood Education school in close collaboration with the management committee. Over the years, we have invested deeply in shaping it into what it is today.
As we step away from its management, The Little Art will focus its energies on its core programmes, including ArtBeat, festivals, and the reEarth International Art Prize, while trusting the new team to take Aangun forward into its next chapter.
We move forward with deep respect for all friends who contributed in making Aangun what it has been, and great optimism for what it will become. We wish the new team strength and success, and remain connected in spirit as part of a shared commitment to arts and culture in Lahore, the vision we had for Aangun when we started.
The Little Art and Aangun both continue, onward and upward!
Shoaib Iqbal
Founder, The Little Art
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21/03/2026
Eid Mubarak 🌙✨
A festival painted with joy, shaped by togetherness,
and lit with gratitude.
15/03/2026
We’re hiring! 🌱🎨
The Little Art is looking for passionate and organised individuals to join our team in Lahore for two positions:
* Project Coordinator
* Research Coordinator – reEarth Studio
If you’re interested in working at the intersection of arts, youth, creativity, and social impact, we’d love to hear from you. Fresh graduates and early-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
📩 Check the details and apply through the website / link in bio.
https://thelittleart.org/happenings/the-little-art-is-hiring-3/
🎉 The wait is finally over! 🎨✨
All certificates and prizes are on their way – straight to your schools or home addresses, wherever you submitted your artwork from!
Get ready to celebrate your creativity and shine in the spotlight! tag us on insta
Young minds. Bold ideas. Endless creativity.
18th ArtBeat National Child Art Competition celebrates young artists and their incredible artistic skills.
🇮🇹 Pack your bags for Italy! 🇵🇰
We’re looking for 3 (13-17 Years old) young film lovers to represent Pakistan at the legendary 56th Giffoni Film Festival 2026!
This is your chance to join the International Jury, watch world-class cinema, and make friends from across the globe.
Who we’re looking for:
Generator +13: (1 spot) Ages 13–15
Generator +15: (2 spots) Ages 15–17
Don’t wait! We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Apply now via the link in bio!
https://lahorechildrenfilm.com/.../open-represent...
The Little Art hosted the prize distribution ceremony and exhibition of the 18th ArtBeat National Child Art Competition and Exhibition at the National College of Arts (NCA), Lahore. () Young artists whose works were selected for display at the prestigious Zahoor ul Akhlaq Gallery() were awarded certificates and prizes by the honorable guests.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. Sarwat Ali, Head of Studies, NCA Lahore. The guests of honor at the opening included
Irfan Gul Dahri (.gul.dahri)
Visual Artist, Director at Numaishgah Art Gallery, and NCA faculty, known for surreal and symbolic imagery.
Jamil Baloch ()
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz recipient, renowned sculptor and painter exploring social narratives of Balochistan.
Ali Azmat ()
Professor at PU College of Art and Design, recognized for powerful figurative realism.
Shireen Bano Rizvi (shireenbano110)
Assistant Professor at NCA Lahore, working in contemporary visual practices.
Kiran Saleem ()
Lecturer at NCA Lahore, known for contemporary realism and conceptual work.
Najia Azmat
Artist and educator at Punjab University, exploring gender and domestic themes.
Aun Raza ()
Award-winning French-Pakistani photographer known for his powerful visual storytelling.
Abida Dahri ()
Visual Artist Lahore .
The showcase featured 109 physical artworks from the Green Region and 83 digital works from the Blue Region, reflecting imagination, creativity, and diverse perspectives of emerging artists.
18th ArtBeat invited children from across Pakistan to respond creatively to three themes: Images of Nature, Spring in Pakistan, and Beyond the Stars. This year, thousands of artworks were received from over 500 schools across more than 100 cities, including submissions from public schools and children with special needs, reflecting the project’s strong commitment to inclusivity and equal access to arts education
24/02/2026
our proud young artists 😍
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