Youth Art Competition at AKU Sparks Dialogue on Change

The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (IED) hosted the A.R. Nagori National Art Competition 2026, inviting young artists aged 15 to 19 from across Pakistan to explore the theme Azm-o-Amal (Resolve and Action) through creative expression

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 10th Apr, 2026) The Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development (IED) hosted the A.R. Nagori National Art Competition 2026, inviting young artists aged 15 to 19 from across Pakistan to explore the theme Azm-o-Amal (Resolve and Action) through creative expression.

This year’s theme encouraged participants to reflect on the power of determination and purposeful action in shaping a better future, said a statement on Friday.

Through their artwork, students depicted ideas of hope, inclusion, responsibility, and resilience, highlighting how even small, meaningful actions could drive positive change in society.

The competition culminated in an awards ceremony accompanied by an engaging panel discussion on the role of art in education and society.

The panel included Farzana Tunio, Director of the Art & Design and Continuing Enrichment Program Department at NJV school and Dr Fateh Daudpoto, Chancellor of the University of Art & Culture, Jamshoro.

The A.R. Nagori National Art Competition continues to honour the legacy of the late A.R. Nagori, whose socially conscious work inspires young people to engage with the world thoughtfully and creatively.