Hyundai Motor India Foundation has launched Season 5 of its flagship ‘Art for Hope’ initiative at Travancore Palace, reinforcing its commitment to supporting India’s creative community.
In this latest edition, 50 artists and collectives from 22 states and union territories were awarded grants, with a total funding pool of ₹60 lakh. With this milestone, the programme’s cumulative grant support has exceeded ₹2.3 crore, benefiting 200 artists across the country.
Beyond direct grants, the initiative has positively impacted over 25,000 artists through various art-led interventions nationwide, further strengthening its role in nurturing artistic talent and cultural expression in India.
Commenting on the significance of Art for hope – Season 5, H.E. Mr. Lee Seong‑ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India said, “What makes Art for hope particularly meaningful is its focus on supporting individual artists whose work engages with important social and environmental themes. It clearly reflects Hyundai Motor India’s commitment to supporting creativity, communities and cultural development. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea highly values these efforts and has followed this program with great interest.”
Speaking at the inaugural event of Art for hope – Season 5, Mr. Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO – HMIL said, “Anchored in Hyundai’s global vision of Progress for Humanity, Art for hope advances HMIF’s approach to Creating Shared Value. With this program, we invest in social changemakers, support emerging and under‑represented artists, preserve the rich Indian heritage and enable creativity that moves communities forward. Season 5 marks a milestone with cumulative grants crossing INR 2.3 crores, directly benefiting 200 artists and touching lives of 25,000+ art practitioners. By supporting outstanding artists and art collectives every year, we transform ideas into impact for Bharat and for the future we share.”
Key Highlights: Art for hope – Season 5
- Total 50 grant winners: 10 art collectives and 40 individual artists including 5 persons with disabilities
- Applications received from nearly 800 artists across 22 Indian states and union territories spanning Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Telangana, Assam, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Karnataka and more
- Vivid showcase of India’s diverse creative spectrum covering rural collectives, tribal storytellers, urban innovators and digital creators – sparking dialogue, inclusion and social awareness
Art for hope – Exhibition | March 20-22, 2026 | Travancore Palace, New Delhi
As part of Art for hope, HMIF is hosting an inclusive art exhibition showcasing work of all Season 5 grant winners. The exhibition is designed to be accessible to all, including visitors with mobility issues, hearing and vision impairment – through tactile artworks, audio‑visual sign language tours and braille descriptions.
Through Art for hope, grant recipients receive social recognition, professional exposure and emotional support besides financial assistance – helping them build sustainable careers in their chosen artforms.
