About Callifest 2027
Callifest, an event organised by Achyut Palav Calligraphy Foundation, has been conceptualised and curated by Master Calligrapher Padma Shri Achyut Palav. There have been 6 successful editions till date and this year too, it promises to showcase some of the best works in various Indian scripts by calligraphers from across the country. Callifest 2027, being held in Mumbai, is dedicated to bring into light the potential of Indian scripts and the beauty, legacy and culture of Indian languages.
It is a platform for the calligraphy fraternity to display their creativity, interact with peers and gain pertinent knowledge from experts, scholars and master penmen. Exhibits, lectures, demonstrations and presentations by experts and stalwarts from the field of calligraphy, design and arts who specialize in various aspects like materials, techniques, innovative applications etc. are the key highlights of Callifest 2027
It is a must visit event for all to experience the uniqueness and glory of Indian scripts and languages. Entry to Callifest is free for everyone.
What Callifest India focuses on?
Art
Callifest displays potential of calligraphy through commercial application across media and how it can be explored as a viable career option. It demonstrates the ability of the calligraphy to blend with other art forms (Fusion with performing arts)
Culture
The event promotes learning of popular and lesser-known Indian Scripts while bringing forth the cultural heritage of Indian calligraphy. In the process, it also rekindles the popularity of reading and draws the attention to the literature in various Indian languages.
Education
Callifest showcases the strength of scripts and calligraphy as a versatile art and encourages young school children to take up art especially calligraphy.
Awareness
It creates awareness about the aesthetic aspects of Indian scripts and languages, encourages viewing of a script as an element of design / art and also emphasizes the importance of proper preservation, documentation of past and current creations, artifacts and specimens of calligraphy.
Callifest displays potential of calligraphy through commercial application across media and how it can be explored as a viable career option.
It demonstrates the ability of the calligraphy to blend with other art forms like fusion with performing arts.
Art
The event promotes learning of popular and lesser-known Indian scripts while bringing forth the cultural heritage of Indian calligraphy. In the process, it also rekindles the popularity of reading and draws the attention to the literature in various Indian languages.
Culture
Callifest showcases the strength of scripts and calligraphy as a versatile art and encourages youth & school children to take up art especially calligraphy.
Education
It creates awareness about the aesthetic aspects of Indian scripts and languages, encourages viewing of a script as an element of design / art and also emphasizes the importance of
proper preservation, documentation of past and current creations, artifacts and specimens
of calligraphy.
Awareness
Organized and supported by
Speakers
Event Schedule
Day 1
13 Jan 2027
The Future of User Experience: Designing for Tomorrow
Malik Thompson
Day 2
14 Jan 2027
The Future of User Experience: Designing for Tomorrow
Malik Thompson
Day 3
15 Jan 2027
The Future of User Experience: Designing for Tomorrow
Malik Thompson
Day 4
16 Jan 2027
The Future of User Experience: Designing for Tomorrow
Malik Thompson
A Special Thanks to Sponsors
