The Student Biennale

The Student Biennale, Ardee Foundation: 4.12.26 – 21.3.27, Delhi. The India Biennale 2026, Purana Qila, New Delhi

The Student Biennale 2026–27

The Ministry of Culture, Government of India and The Ardee Foundation present the 1st edition of The Student Biennale, bringing together student artists and creative practitioners from educational institutions across India.

The Biennale invites students to explore India’s rich cultural heritage and engage with artistic expressions across generations, fostering a deeper appreciation of art and contemporary creative practice.

About the Institution

Established in 1997 by the late Shri Ashok Varma, Ardee Foundation is now led by Shefali Varma, who also serves as an Advisor on the Board of the Kochi Biennale Foundation.

Under the leadership of Ms. Shefali Varma, Chairperson of the Ardee Group, the Ardee Foundation works as a living bridge between art and education, championing student creativity and cultural engagements. Through The Ardee Schools, the Foundation has developed a progressive model of art in education that encourages critical inquiry and meaningful cultural engagement.

By fostering this vital bridge between art and education, Ardee Foundation continues to enrich communities and empower future generations, ensuring that learning and culture remain integral to the social and creative fabric of our legacy.

Address
The Ardee Foundation, Gopal Das Bhavan, 28 Barakhamba Road, New Delhi
Open Call

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Important Dates

Open call opens
1 October 2026
Submission deadline
15 October 2026
Exhibition dates
4 December 2026 – 21 March 2027

Venue: Purana Qila, New Delhi

How to Apply?

Submit your application through the online portal. For detailed guidelines, eligibility criteria and submission requirements.

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The Student Biennale

Open Call

Purana Qila, New Delhi

The Student Biennale invites young artists, designers and architects from across India to respond to a simple yet powerful prompt:

“I am ”

Original Perspectives

Participants are invited to complete this sentence in their own words. The open call seeks original perspectives that reflect how a new generation sees itself, its communities, its aspirations and the world around it.

A National Platform

The Student Biennale forms part of The India Biennale, creating a national platform for emerging creative voices to present their work within one of India’s largest cultural gatherings.

Showcase at Purana Qila

Selected participants will have the opportunity to showcase their work at Purana Qila, New Delhi, alongside a wider programme of exhibitions, performances, conversations and public engagement.

Experimentation & Dialogue

The Student Biennale is conceived as a platform for experimentation, dialogue and creative expression, bringing together students from diverse disciplines, regions and institutions across the country.