Discovering women artists

Empower 2019’, an exclusive exhibition by women NGO to support sustainable skill development was inaugurated at Novotel Hyderabad Airport. The initiative is planned under ‘ActingHere planet 21’ an Accor Hotels program, to provide a platform for women to showcase their craft and exhibit their handmade items. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Dr Mani Pavitra, orthodontist and an entrepreneur along with Ravi Khubchandani, general manager, Novotel Hyderabad Airport.

The Exhibition will be on from February 22nd and will culminate on the International Women’s Day (March 8th). The exhibition will highlight works of women artists and designers associated with different NGO’s like Our Sacred Space, Prajwala, SAFA Society, Swashakthi SMART, Umeed, Giri (foundation by tribal welfare dept of govt of Telangana). The exhibition will showcase a range of fine works including ceramics, pottery work, handicrafts and handlooms, jewellery and embroidery to metalwork etc.

Speaking on the occasion, Ravi Khubchandani said, “We are very happy to organise this exhibition by women NGOs at our hotel. This is an initiative under ‘ActingHere Planet 21’ program where we focus on the development of local artisans and assist in enhancing livelihood opportunities. Through this program, we are providing a platform for women from different NGO’s to showcase their talent. The exhibition invites you to see and discover artists and their outstanding works.”