Mangaluru: Mandd Sobhann is organising a State Level ‘Cement Shilpakala Camp’ at Kalaangann, from July 25 to Aug. 7, 2016, in association with Karnataka Shilpakala Academy (Govt. of Karnataka).

Shri Daya Victor Lobo, Renowned Artiste and Proprietor – Akaar, inaugurated the Camp. Shri Mahadevappa Shambhulingappa Shilpi, the President of Karnataka Shilpakala Academy presided over the programme in the august presence of Shri Louis J. Pinto, the President of Mandd Sobhann.

20 artisans sent by the Shilpakala Academy will be preparing 15 works of cement art depicting the various Konkani communities. These statues will then be permanently placed and displayed at Kalaangann.

The Closing Ceremony of the Camp will be held on Sun., Aug. 7, 2016, at 5 p.m., at Kalaangann. Shri Ivan D’Souza, MLC and Chief Whip – Karnataka Legislative Council, will be honouring the artistes on this occasion. Shri Mahadevappa Shambhulingappa Shilpi, the President of Karnataka Shilpakala Academy will preside over the programme. Shri Roy Castelino, the President of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will be present as the Chief Guest and Shri Louis J. Pinto, the President of Mandd Sobhann will also be present.

Present at the Press Conference on 25.07.2016, at Kalaangann – Shri Mahadevappa Shambhulingappa Shilpi – President, Karnataka Shilpakala Academy• Shri Gowrishankar B. G. – Camp Director• Dr. Virupaksha B. Badigera – Camp Co-ordinator, Karnataka Shilpakala Academy• Shri Eric Ozario – Gurkar, Mandd Sobhann• Shri Louis J. Pinto – President, Mandd Sobhann•