Art Matters 2025: Setting the Agenda
Fostering a Network of Support for Arts and Culture
Art Matters 2025 is MAP’s inaugural philanthropy conference with Sattva and Give grants, and seeks to be a collaborative forum of philanthropists, cultural advocates, corporate leaders, art organisations, and artists. This transformative one-day event is designed to foster meaningful partnerships and inspire a thriving, sustainable network of support for India’s arts and cultural sector.
Why Now?
As MAP approaches its two-year milestone, this is a pivotal moment to reflect. How are philanthropists and corporates engaging with arts and culture? What successes can we celebrate, where do gaps remain, and how can we adapt to emerging trends? The conference invites you to pause, reflect, and envision the future, together.
Why Support the Arts?
When we invest in art and culture, the impact transcends a single artwork, artist, or performance. It weaves into the larger cultural fabric of our society, builds inclusive communities, and drives innovation. Art Matters explores the deeper “why” behind cultural philanthropy and its far-reaching significance.
What to Expect
The day features three thought-provoking panels, a hands-on workshop, a live performance, and immersive museum experiences that showcase the transformative power of the arts and the joy of cultural investment.
Key Highlights
The Keynote address and Panel Discussions will highlight the following:
Evolving Generosity in Arts & Culture
Explore the diverse motivations behind giving to arts and culture. How do donors envision their support? What are the current opportunities and challenges?
Making Way for Arts and Culture
Discover how arts and culture can seamlessly align with corporate agendas, driving innovation, inclusivity, and community development.
Workshop: Art for Mental Well-Being: Facilitated by Nidhi Khurana with MAP’s Soumyadeep Dasgupta
Grounded in the Art for Thought toolkit supported by the Wellcome Trust, this hands-on workshop explores the powerful connection between creative expression and mental wellness.
Art as a Catalyst for Change & Performance: Live Theatre with Sharanya Ramprakash
Uncover how donor-supported projects create systemic, long-term change in communities, institutions, and organisations. This will be followed by award-winning theatre artist Sharanya Ramprakash and her team present a compelling performance—a testament to the transformative impact of grants and funding on creative work.
Museum Experience: Facilitated by the MAP Team
Gain hands-on experience with art and its diverse applications across different dimensions, while engaging in an interactive space to connect, share ideas, and reflect on your experiences.
Fireside Chat with Sourav Roy (Tata Steel Foundation) & Srikrishna (Sattva)
Learn about Tata Steel Foundation’s journey towards promoting social impact through a holistic approach on livelihoods, culture, heritage and art.
Join Us
The Giving Tradition is not just a conference—it’s an invitation to be part of a larger movement. Together, let’s build a future where art and culture thrive, uplift communities, and connect us all.
Date: January 24, 2025
Location: Museum of Art & Photography (MAP), Bengaluru
To register for the conference, please send an email us at development@map-india.org
This conference is supported by:
