• Exhibition open till 7 December at Alankar Art Gallery, Jawahar Kala Kendra
• JPC launches 12th edition of its 2026 Calendar themed ‘Landscape’
Jaipur, 4 December |
A spectacular visual celebration is underway at Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) as the Jaipur Photographers Club (JPC) hosts its 13th Annual Photo Exhibition, featuring an impressive display of creativity from across India. This year, 115 photographers from 79 cities across 4 states have come together, showcasing over 300 photographs under one roof, making it one of the most vibrant photography showcases of the year.
The four-day exhibition, held at the Alankar Art Gallery, opened on Thursday and will remain accessible to all art enthusiasts daily from 11 AM to 7 PM until 7 December.
A Grand Inauguration Ceremony
The exhibition was formally inaugurated by Ram Chand Khubani, who opened the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The lighting of the ceremonial lamp was carried out by distinguished guests, including:
- International Travel Writer Dharmendra Kanwar
- Additional Chief Engineer, PHED Satish Jain
- National Award–winning Handblock Printing Artist Awadhesh Kumar Pandey
- Principal, Subodh Public School Dr. Sanjay Parashar
- Renowned Singer Ravindra Upadhyay
- Lalit Musal from Motisons Jewellers
- Senior Photographer Umesh Gogna
Several prominent personalities including Dr. Rajesh Kumar Sharma, Prof. Shubha Dubey, Prof. Rashmi Jain, Dr. Parul Mittal, and others were also present.
Launch of JPC Calendar 2026 & Look Book 2025
A key highlight of the ceremony was the launch of the 12th edition of the JPC Calendar 2026, based on the visually captivating theme ‘Landscape’.
The Look Book 2025 was also unveiled, featuring the photographs and profiles of all participating artists, offering insights into their creative journeys and photographic styles.
JPC Founder and Head Anil Khubani expressed pride in the club’s evolution, noting that the 13th annual exhibition symbolizes a remarkable creative journey. With over 10,000 photography enthusiasts as members, the club provides a rich platform for photographers worldwide to capture and present the world’s beauty through their lens.
Diverse Photography Categories on Display
The exhibition features an expansive range of genres, including:
- Landscapes
- Wildlife
- Portraits
- Street Photography
- Star Trails
- Black-and-White Portraits
- Fashion
- Abstract
- Lifestyle
- Architecture
A special attraction this year is the Cluster Photo Display, presenting thematic collections that highlight unique artistic perspectives and innovative storytelling styles.
Awards on the Final Day
On the concluding day, the exhibition will host a special felicitation ceremony, featuring the prestigious Maya Khubani Awards. Additional awards will be dedicated to women photographers and student participants, encouraging emerging talent in the field.