Arts Alumni Festival
The Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi, proudly presents the Alumni Festival 2025, a spectacular three-day celebration hosted by the School of Visual & Performing Arts. From 9th to 11th May 2025, the festival will transform the Arts Council Karachi into a vibrant hub of creativity, bringing together past students and art enthusiasts for an unforgettable experience.
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Day 1 Schedule
Opening Ceremony | Art Exhibition
4:00 PM
Art Gallery
Art by Alumni
Keynote by Mohammad Ahmed Shah – President
Keynote by Mohammad Ahmed Shah – President
Theatre Play | Dark Comedy | An Innocent Murder
5:00 PM
Auditorium
Director: Hassan Alam
Cast: Ghulam Mohi Uddin, Sara Taqi, Sheryl John
Cast: Ghulam Mohi Uddin, Sara Taqi, Sheryl John
Kathak Dance Workshop
6:00 PM
Studio 2
Expert: Nighat Chaudhary
Music Performance
7:00 PM
Studio 1
Rock & Pop Concert (It might get loud)
Theatre Play | Family Drama | Saalgirah
9:00 PM
Auditorium
Director: Farhan Rahim
Cast: Kemal Hayat, Emraan Farman
Cast: Kemal Hayat, Emraan Farman
Exhibitions
4:00 PM
Art Gallery & Lobby Area
Explore & Learn
Digital Art Screening - Resistance in every Pixel
Art Exhibition - Art by Alumni
Digital Art Screening - Resistance in every Pixel
Art Exhibition - Art by Alumni
Activities
5:00 PM
Lobby Area
Engage & Learn
Block & Screen Printing - Instructor: Amir Ejaz & Students
Live Painting by Zarnab Baloch, Kiran Aslam, Zeenat Khan
Block & Screen Printing - Instructor: Amir Ejaz & Students
Live Painting by Zarnab Baloch, Kiran Aslam, Zeenat Khan
Day 2 Schedule
Music Panel Discussion
4:00 PM
Studio 2
AI, Authorship & Authenticity: Who's Really Making the Music?
Theatre Play | Family Drama (Tragedy) | Glass Menagerie
5:00 PM
Auditorium
Director: Adil Shakir
Cast: Sufi Ghous, Sheryl John, Fatima Adil, Usman Hikmat
Cast: Sufi Ghous, Sheryl John, Fatima Adil, Usman Hikmat
Fine Arts Panel Discussion
6:00 PM
Studio 2
Alumni Stars – History & Future: Our Success Stories
Panelists: Zarnab Baloch, Habiba Mujeeb, Jawad Hassan, Ramsha Khan, Jawad Jan
Moderator: Shahid Rassam
Panelists: Zarnab Baloch, Habiba Mujeeb, Jawad Hassan, Ramsha Khan, Jawad Jan
Moderator: Shahid Rassam
Bharatanatyam Dance Workshop
7:00 PM
Studio 2
Expert: Mani Chao
Music Performance by FOLKLORES
8:00 PM
Studio 1
Folk Woke – Tribute to Pakistani Music
Theatre Play | Dark Comedy | Monica & A Tale of Two Betrayed
9:00 PM
Auditorium
Director: Zobi Fatima
Cast: Abu Bakar, Hassan Malik, Muneeb Khan, Sara Taqi & Hasson Rafi
Cast: Abu Bakar, Hassan Malik, Muneeb Khan, Sara Taqi & Hasson Rafi
Exhibitions
4:00 PM
Art Gallery & Lobby Area
Explore & Learn
Digital Art Screening - Resistance in every Pixel
Art Exhibition - Art by Alumni
Digital Art Screening - Resistance in every Pixel
Art Exhibition - Art by Alumni
Activities
5:00 PM
Lobby Area
Engage & Learn
Block & Screen Printing - Instructor: Amir Ejaz & Students
Live Painting by Zarnab Baloch, Kiran Aslam, Zeenat Khan
Block & Screen Printing - Instructor: Amir Ejaz & Students
Live Painting by Zarnab Baloch, Kiran Aslam, Zeenat Khan
Day 3 Schedule
Theatre Workshop
4:00 PM
Studio 2
Master The Power of Your Voice with Khalid Ahmed
Music Panel Discussion
4:00 PM
Studio 1
From Idea to Release: The Independent Artist's Journey
Textile & Communication Design Panel Discussion
5:00 PM
Studio 2
Alumni Stars – History & Future: Our Success Stories
Panelists: Noor Hussain, Rida Ali Shah, Tasneem Shabbir, Mubasshir, Nazeef, Saira Iqbal
Moderator: Owais Rajput
Panelists: Noor Hussain, Rida Ali Shah, Tasneem Shabbir, Mubasshir, Nazeef, Saira Iqbal
Moderator: Owais Rajput
Theatre Panel Discussion
6:00 PM
Studio 2
Alumni Stars – History & Future: Post Diploma Career (Theatre)
Panelists: Hassam Irfan, Sheryl John & M. Owais Rehan
Moderator: Meesam Naqvi
Panelists: Hassam Irfan, Sheryl John & M. Owais Rehan
Moderator: Meesam Naqvi
Theatre Performance | Dastaan Goi
7:00 PM
Auditorium 2
Tilism e Hoshruba: Muqarnis Jadu, Sikandar Jadu
Adha by Gulzar
Cast: Owais Rehan, Hassam Irfan, Emraan Farman
Adha by Gulzar
Cast: Owais Rehan, Hassam Irfan, Emraan Farman
Journey of Dance
8:00 PM
Auditorium 2
Dance Performance by Teachers & Their Students
Music Performance | Qawwali Fusion by Jambros & Friends
9:00 PM
Studio 1
Echoes of Tradition, Amplified by Today
Exhibitions
4:00 PM
Art Gallery & Lobby Area
Explore & Learn
Digital Art Screening - Resistance in every Pixel
Art Exhibition - Art by Alumni
Digital Art Screening - Resistance in every Pixel
Art Exhibition - Art by Alumni
Activities
5:00 PM
Lobby Area
Engage & Learn
Block & Screen Printing - Instructor: Amir Ejaz & Students
Live Painting by Zarnab Baloch, Kiran Aslam, Zeenat Khan
Block & Screen Printing - Instructor: Amir Ejaz & Students
Live Painting by Zarnab Baloch, Kiran Aslam, Zeenat Khan
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Get Your Tickets Now
Don't miss this extraordinary celebration of art and creativity! Secure your tickets today for the Alumni Festival 2025 and be part of this unforgettable three-day experience featuring performances, workshops, and exhibitions.
Buy TicketsTicket Information:
- 3-Day Pass: Rs. 2,500 (Access to all events)
- Single Day Pass: Rs. 1,000 (Access for one day of your choice)
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