Neenu Vij

Post Graduate in Fine Arts, 1983, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab

 

Solo Exhibitions

 

• 2022 – Luxembourg, Europe

• 2017 – CII, Chandigarh

• 2015 – Punjab Regional Centre (PRC), Mohali

• 2010 – Epicenter, Gurgaon

• 2006 – AIFACS, New Delhi

• 2006, 2007, 2008 – Chandigarh

• 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 – Chandigarh

• 2001, 2004 – Ludhiana

• 2000 – Jalandhar

• 1983 – Amritsar

 

2025

 

• 17–23 January 2025 – Group show of senior and junior artists of Chandigarh at AIFACS, New Delhi

• 2–10 February 2025 – Invitee artist at Kalanidhi Foundation group show at Underpass Gallery, Sector 17, Chandigarh

 

2024

 

• 27 July – The Afternoon Sun – Episode 1: Meet the author Dr. Vaibbhavi Pruthviraj Ranavade and special viewing of artworks by eight artists at Kadamb Studio

• Participation in exhibition on 1947 Partition

• Participation in Black and White Works exhibition

• 8 July – Colors of Magic: A private viewing at CII, Chandigarh

• 29 June – The Art Connection: Meet and work session

• 4–11 April – Artscapes: 10th Annual Exhibition

• 10 March – 13 April – Aat Nirvana: Curated and participated in a 33-day continuous workshop and exhibition, one artist featured each day, at DLF, Chandigarh

• 16–19 February – Art Throb: Curated and participated in an exhibition of 25 artists at ArchEx, an expo by IIID Chandigarh, held at Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh

  • Served as a Panelist in a discussion at ArchEx by CII

• 10–11 February – Because There Is Love: Curated a workshop and exhibition at CP 67 Mall, Mohali

 

2023

 

• Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi – Group Show

• 19 November – Participation in the 87th Annual Art Exhibition, Amritsar

• 17–20 November – Divine Touch – Group Show at Natya Mandir Gallery, Mumbai

• 11–13 August – Workshop at Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi for Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

• Participation – AIFACS exhibition

• Participation – Bindas International Exhibition Received Merit Certificate in Bindas Art

• Award – Babba’s Little Tales awarded by A3 Foundation

• 16 July – Lend Me Your Light: Curated a fundraiser exhibition of 15 artists at CII, Chandigarh

• 17–20 February – Participated in Adivasi, a 3D group show curated by Neeraj Sharma at Lokayata Art Gallery, Hauz Khas, Delhi

• 27–31 October – Group Show of Women Artists from Chandigarh and Kerala

• 16–22 November – Curated 2nd Annual Art Festival at Infosys and Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan, Chandigarh

• 3–7 December – Curated and participated in Art Arena for CII Northern Region

 

2022

 

• 9–15 December 2022 – Curated Chandigarh Contemporary Art Festival, organized by Infosys and Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan

• 16 December 2022 – Conducted Workshop with FICCI, Amritsar (attendance: approx. 3000)

• 17–20 November 2022 – Participation in “Divine Touch”, curated by Jaiguru Arts at Prabodhankar Thackrey Natya Mandir Kaladalan, Borivali West, Mumbai

• 15–24 November 2022 – Participation in Festival of Arts and Culture, Lalit Kala Akademi

• 21 July 2022 – Literature Conclave – DAV Public School, Sector 39/D, Chandigarh

 

2021

 

• 15 December 2021 – Talk Show: “Junoon Zindgi Hai” by Women TV India

• 29 October 2021 – Judge at UNDP SDG Action Awards, Hotel MountView, Chandigarh

• Published: Babba’s Little Tales – Wrote and illustrated a children’s book, Published by Browser

• 3 March 2021 – Participation in “Rang Boode Nahin Hote”, Jagmohan Chopra Memorial Exhibition by Artists Guild Ajitgarh

• Weekend Gallery – Curated Courtyard Exhibition at Hotel Aroma, Chandigarh

 

2020

 

• 20 February 2020 – Participation in Contemporary Art Exhibition by Nav Siddhartha Group at Artspace Ajitgarh

• 28 May 2020 – Participation in Artistic Dialogue – Online exhibition by Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, focused on Art during COVID

• 2020 – Participation in "How Green Was My Valley" – Organized by Art History and Visual Arts Department in association with Manasollasa Art, showcasing artworks created during quarantine and social distancing

• 11–12 December 2020 – Curated and participated in The Soul Call – A fundraiser exhibition of paintings in collaboration with Rotary Club Chandigarh

 

2019

• Just Living is not enough- Participated and curated exhibition of 13 artists on 23-24 February 2016 at indradhanush Stadium Panchkula during Rotary district conference district 3080 

• Art Converse-Participated and curated Exhibition of seven artists during EBCON-the conference at Advance Pediatric center PGIMER

• Little strokes- Workshop of school students at Pediatric center PGIMER-16th February

• 18 September to 19 October— 38 women artists in sector 38 by  chandigarh lalit kala akademi 

• 24-29 December - 38 women artists in Amritsar at Indian Academy and f Fine Arts Amritsar 

 

2018

• The story of a Canvas-curated an interactive three-day Art bonanza-12th to 14th May at studio Kadamb Panchkula
  Workshop Sanskar Bharti-The Sky school Panchkula 24th November

 

2017

• 5th June – World Environment Day Celebration
  Participated and curated a workshop with 100 artists, organized by Rotary Club, Chandigarh.

• "Only I Can Change My Life" Series:

  • 4th–6th November – Art workshop, competitions, and interactive sessions at Zakir Hall, PGIMER, during the World NCD Congress.

  • 10th November – Workshop and event at Hotel Mount View, Chandigarh.

• Art as Therapy
  Delivered a lecture at PGIMER on the therapeutic power of art.

• Basant Utsav
  Curated and participated in a workshop organized by Rotary Club, Chandigarh.

• 8th February – Lecture at Hyatt
  Delivered a talk for India2Canada by Abbotsford Community Services.

• Presentation at The Singapore Island Country Club, Singapore.

• Workshop at Punjab University, Chandigarh.

• Speaker – Women Economic Forum 2017
  Participated as a speaker on the theme "Verticals for Women" from May 8th–13th, 2017, at Pullman Novotel, New Delhi Aerocity.

• Story of a Canvas – Artistic narrative/presentation (details to be expanded).

 

2016

 

• 29th December – Exhibition of Paintings by Army Paraplegic Rehab Inmates
  Curated an exhibition showcasing the artworks of paraplegic soldiers at Chandimandir.

• Workshop for Army Paraplegic Soldiers
  Conducted an art workshop focusing on rehabilitation through creativity.

• 9th–10th April – Art Workshop with Sanskar Bharti & Haryana Kala Parishad
  Held at SN Sidheshwar School, Gurgaon, in collaboration with cultural institutions.

• Kalapa – 6th Chandigarh Social Science Congress 2016
  Participated in an interdisciplinary forum blending art and social sciences in Chandigarh.

 

2015

 

• Art Enclave – Aura Art, October, Mumbai
  Participated in a major art showcase with national artists.

• Art Through Light 2
  Group exhibition at State Gallery of Fine Arts, Kaveri Hills, Hyderabad, from 6th to 12th September.

• Water Marks
  Curated a watercolour exhibition from 18th to 21st April.

• All India Women Artists Contemporary Art Exhibition 2015
  Participated in a national-level exhibition organized by Artscapes from 25th March to 6th April 2015.

• Annual Art Exhibition – Punjab Lalit Kala Akademi
  Exhibited works at Kala Bhavan, Chandigarh, from 23rd to 30th March.

• Song of the Spring – Kadamb Art Workshop
  Participated in a workshop at Elante Mall on 22nd February 2015.

 

2014

 

• Alla Prima International Art Fair Talkatora stadium 11-15 December
  At the First Sight- Exhibition of Photographs curated at Chandigarh Carnival Leisure Valley 28-29-30 November
  Untitled Punjab Kala Bhavan 23-28 November

• Colors of Tricity’ by the Artistes of Tricity at Art Gallery, Kalagram, Manimajra, Chandigarh on September 12,to 
  A journey to Behold- 15-16 August Elante Mall Kala Mela National Level art Exhibition-  Alpha One Mall Amritsar 15th to 17th August

•  Mountain Mist Kadamb Art Solo Show by K K Gandhi 25-28 July
  After the Illusion- Arterie Fine Art Gallery Chicago Illinois 5th to 19th July 

• National Workshop KT Kala Amritsar 1-2 May 
  Shakti Punj by Contemporary delight at Punjab arts council chandigarh 10-13 March 

• A Letter to the Spring- Kadamb Art 18-21 February Aquamarine Hotel
  Gantantra- Curated Art workshop Elante Mall 26 January 

• National Workshop.. Dept of Forest and Chandigarh Administration
  National Workshop -The Inspiration and its Visual expression "Dept Of Visual Arts Himachal Pradesh University Shimla
  Chief guest Silk Mark Kisan bhavan

• Workshop and exhibition Faridkoat Virasat Mela  Be.ed college Faridkoat 19-21 September 
  painting Tiger Mask by Briatoshs 

 

2013

 

• Become a Reason for His Smile
  Curated and participated in this Rotary Heartline initiative on 19th October at JW Marriott, Chandigarh.

• Inspired Expression – Contemporary Delight
  Group exhibition held from 20th to 24th September at Punjab Arts Council, Chandigarh.

• Beyond August 15
  Curated an exhibition exploring post-Independence narratives from 22nd to 24th August at Hotel Aquamarine, Chandigarh.

• Atre EN Bhutan
  Participated in an international group show at Wangchuk Cultural Centre, Embassy of India, Thimphu, Bhutan, from 28th July to 6th August.

• Heaven on Earth
  Participated in a group exhibition at Cymroza Art Gallery, Breach Candy, Mumbai, from 17th to 22nd June.

• Caged Uncaged
  Curated exhibition held at Hotel Aquamarine, Chandigarh, from 4th to 7th April.

• International Art Festival – I
  Participated in this prestigious exhibition held from 5th to 28th March at Coomaraswamy Hall, AKA Art Gallery, Mumbai.

• After One’s Own Heart
  Curated exhibition held from 12th to 15th February.

• Kala Mela – National Level Exhibition
  Participated in the event held at Alpha One Mall, Amritsar, from 15th to 18th August.

 

2012

• Now then and beyond 29th august to 2nd September- Kala Bhawan Chandigarh
• Now, Then and Beyond, Satya Paul Art Gallery Jalandhar
• A music of moods-11 to 17 march AIFCAS  Delhi 
• Celebrate Creativity 28th to 29th July curated workshop -Rotary House Chandigarh
• Celebrate Creativity-9th -10th August Exhibition-Aquamarine Chandigarh 
• Art Women- Exhibition of Paintings by women artist of Punjab at KT Kala Lawrence Road ,Amritsar10th to 24th March
• Alchemist- by Artscape- All india women artist exhibition-panjab university 
• National art workshop 27th to 29th October Indian academy of Fine arts Amritsar
• Freedom of Expression -Art Event by Artscape and Consulate General of Canada sector 17 chandigarh
• International Women Day Award by Gurukul Vidyapeeth at CII
• Yet God wanted more- curated and participated- at INTACH Lodhi Road New Delhi5th to 11th /march 
• Chandigarh Street Art Festival at Sukhna lake -coordinated and participated 29th to 30 September
• Yet God wanted More -Intac h Delhi 
• After Dream- South Audley Street London 3rd to 10th December
• Divine Reflections- curated at Aquamarine Chandigarh 21 to 23 December
• Stree 12 - 5th Annual women art exhibition Bhiku Ram jain Art Mall Delhi 10-12 March
• Untitled -18th 21 February Chandigarh 
• Images and Imagination- Lalit Kala Akedemi Delhi 27 sept to 4 October
• 2nd contemporary Haryana  Art exhibition -Lalit Kala Akademi New Delhi 
• Vision 2012 . Ravinder Natya Mandir -Mumbai-23 to 27 January
• Beyond the Seven Seas Coordinated and participated Gallery Rotunda New Jersey
• Exhibition Venkatappa Art Gallery- Bangalore
• Path of Self Realization. Group show at Dharamshala by Nijh world
• Art Appreciation Exhibition of paintings for CII Chandigarh

 

2011

• WE Annual-1 to 5th  March Punjab Art's council
• Inner Self 9to 12 September Punjab art Council Contemporary Delights
• Anugoonj -IFACsDelhi 8 -14 November
• Anugoonj Jawahar Kala Kendra 19 to 26 December Jaipur
• Rang Rasika Zazen and Punjab University 9 to 13 Februry Punjab University
• Earth Connection'. Curated and participated, Government Museum and Art Gallery Chandigarh -4th to 6th August
• Group show At Vaishwik Art Gallery, Koregaon, Pune 2010
• Lecture 'Preserving the environment by emulating basic practices" 25 January at MDSD college Ambala
• Chaurasta- Group show - Jawahar Kala Kendra Jaipur 1-5 October
• Beyond Self ' by WE -7th Annual - 6th to 10 th march Kala Bhavan
• Art Mart- Curated and Participated Delhi 10-12 September
• Inner self - 9-12th September. Sponsored by Punjab kala bhawan 

 

2010

• Alumni Art exhibition B B K D A V College Amritsar
• Art Exhibition Members of Indian Akademi of Fine Arts Amritsar
• Beyond Self- 7th annual exhibition WE- 6–10 March kala Bhavan 
• Lecture - ambala ( see heading achievements)
• Show Your Hope-Participated in the global  mobile exhibition by Eindhoven, Netherlands
• Visual language— Organised by Punjab University 
• Art Mart - 10-12 September ( curated and participated?)
• Chauraata - 1-5 October Jawahar kaka Kendra  jaipur 
• So the story goes - 17-23 April epicentre gurgaon 

 

2009

• National level painting workshop  30 January to 1 February Govt College Mohali
• Art Expo Centra Mall Chandigarh 19th to 25th september
• SHE- Zazen Art show Govt museum- Aug 22 at government art museum and gallery chandigarh 
• Expression 21- annual show WE
• Art for all ages- 12th annual Art show of The Creators- SD college Ambala- 26to 30 September
• Organized and participated in the Wall Paintings Project of G D Goenka School Amritsar
• Curated and participated in an exhibition in, Wine and Art Appreciation Session, by Confederation of Indian Industry Chandigarh

 

2008

• 5th annual art exhibition WE Govt /museum Chand?garh vsnigy fair Annual art exhibition Chandigarh Lalit kala Akademi Punjab Kala Bhavan 12-30 September 
• WE- workshop and seminar 27th to 29th August  Show your hope, World Mobile exhibition Art Dot -Jalandhar

 

2007

• All India Exhibition of fine arts , Indian Academy of fine arts 28th march to 12 April
• Annual art exhibition- WE
• Institute of Blind Chandigarh- Group show 20 th August 
• Kalal Vibuti Samman - Sanskar Bharti 10 june Manav Mangal School Pkl 10 June 
• Workshop at same school  
• Dance Presentation on the life of Meera - Pulkit Mishra- 10th June 
• Teej Festival , Municipal Corporation  -Chandigarh 24,25 August  at Shantikunj 
• Bhuri Singh Govt. Museum, Chamba, Himachal Pradesh
• Somewhere I belong — 9-15 January AIFACS delhi 
• Judgement a Basant Utsav Chandikrit
• Judgement 20 jan Judgement 

 

2006

• Camlin sixth north zone region art exhibition 7th to 13th April 2006
• Chandigarh- a Heritage City- 7-12 october Govt Museum Chandigarh by CLKA and Chad administration 
• Drawing workshop by CLKA
• Award of honour- Pidilite 
• Slide show at BBKDAV Colege alumni meet 
• Slide show and workshop - 10-16 April  Manav Mangal school Panchkula
• Somewhere I belong 13-18 February Art Folio Chandigarh 
• Melody Of Spring- X CBOP annual art exhibition 12-19 December Punjab Kala Bhavan Chandigarh
• Silver jubilee National level workshop 11-12 November Hans Raj Public school Panchkula
• International Women day WE 8th-12 March Punjab University Museum  Chandigarh
• All India exhibition of Art -2006 Indian academy of fine arts Amritsar
• judge - Chandikrit Participation _All india art exhibition Shimla
• Bank of Punjab annual exhibition Solo at Vanity fair
• Central club Chandigarh Participation Buyer’s Den at Mall

 

2005

• Workshop and slide show Manav Mangal School Panchkula Sanskar Bharti 17-23 April
• Vanity fair —19-20 March  Workshop Fevicryl  17-23 April 
• Tsunami Fund Raiser- 15-16 January cy Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi at Govt Museum Chandigarh
• WE Punjab university Patiala 29- November- 5 December Annual Art Exhibition WE 3rd to 8th April Punjab Kala Bhavan

 

2004

• Painter's Camp -8.9.10 October Kala Gram
• The View Point .Solo .4-17 September Tac Art Gallery Ludhiana 
• Annual Art Exhibition Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi Chandigarh 2-12 April 
• “Countryside ’ -BOP Annual Art Exhibition -Govt Museum Art Gallery 26th Oct to 2 November Vanity fair Solo

 

2003

• The View Point- Solo -Indusind Bank Gallery Chandigarh

 

2001

• Shades and Strokes Two women show , Lakshmi ladies Club  Ludhiana 10-11 june

 

2000

• The World WIthin  -Hotel Classic Fountain Chowk Jalandhar 12-14 April 
  The World WIthin -21-30 July Indusind bank Chandigarh

 

1992 -1997

• 1997-98- Portrait Project for Portrait Gallery, Desh Bhagat Yadgar Museum, Jalandhar
  Executive Member- Chandigarh Lalit Kala Akademi, 2006-2008
• Founder & Vice President –‘We’ group of Women Artists, Chandigarh-2004- 2010
  Vice President, Sanskar Bharti, Panchkula 2006-2008
• Founder & President- ‘Saplings’, ‘Care, We Share’ a registered NGO that has organized more then eighty five Environment Awareness Events in schools.Colleges, slums and public places from 2004 onwards. Focusing on the creative abilities of th people, inspiring them to protect environment. Illustrator and Column Writer in newspapers Nawan Zamana, Jagbani. 

 

1983

• Solo show Thakur SIngh Art Gallery Amritsar

 

ACHIEVEMENTS

 

• 2022 – Merit Certificate by Bindaas Art Group

• 2017 – Best Rotary President (Zonal Award), Rotary Club Chandigarh (President 2016–17)

• 2015 – Army Commander Commendation Certificate

• 2015 – Award by AWWA (Army Wives Welfare Association)

• 2012 – Women Achiever Award by Gurukul Vidyapeeth, Chandigarh

• 2006 & 2004 – Award of Honour by PIDILITE Industries

• 2004 – Award By Design, on the occasion of 400 years of Parkash Utsav of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Government Museum, Chandigarh (26 March)

• 2018 – Interview on DW TV by Vikram Joy

• 2017 – Article published in World NCD Federation Journal:
  Title: Art and Science: Working Together for a Cause
  Authors: Sandhu GK, Vij N, Singh M, Goswami BN, Channi GS, Thakur JS
  Citation: Int J Non-Commun Dis 2017;2:147-8

• 2009 – Organized and participated in Wall Paintings Project at GD Goenka School, Amritsar

• 2009 – Conducted three painting workshops for inmates at Burail Jail, Chandigarh

• 2008 – Speaker at UGC Programme, DAV College, Ambala

• 2007 – “Paper Reading” at Readers and Writers Forum, Chandigarh

• 2006 & 2004 – Slide Show & Interactive Sessions organized by Sanskar Bharti, Panchkula, Haryana

• 2004 – Lecturer at Ramgarhia College for Women, Ludhiana, Punjab

• Founder of Kadamb Art: Organizes exhibitions, workshops, and interactive sessions for artists and art lovers.
  Curated numerous workshops, exhibitions, and art events.

• Worked as freelance journalist and illustrator in the newspapers, Nava Zamana, Jagbani, Daily Ajit and Indian Express-Newsline

• Written Travelogues, art-related articles and regular columns (Collectively around 200 articles) 2012- Illustrator for various books and newspapers Did art projects for museum, Hotels and schools

• Trained students at Akshar in painting and created merchandise made from their works, providing insight into the art profession.

• Trained students from Saketri Slums in painting as part of a skill development program.

• Worked with various NGOs as an Art Coordinator.