Punjab Council of Arts (PUCAR)

Punjab Council of Arts (PUCAR) is a provincial institute under the Information and Culture Department, Government of The Punjab, to promote arts, culture and literature in Punjab Province Pakistan.

Its executive director is Rizwan Sharif.[1][2]

Punjab Council of Arts Act 1975

The Punjab Council of Arts was founded in 1975 for the purpose of the promotion, the patronage, and development of arts and culture and for matters connected therewith in Punjab Pakistan.

Headquarters and divisional councils

The headquarters of the Council is located at 53-Shadman-II Lahore.

In its first year, the Council acquired Rawalpindi and Lahore Arts Councils, previously known as Pakistan Arts Councils. The organization carries out its activities in accordance with PUCAR Regulations 1982.[3]

A Board of Governors and Executive Committee are composed of literary, intellectual, and artistic personalities and public representatives.

The PUCAR Act of 1975 required establishment of divisional and district arts councils to promote art and culture and to provide facilities to artists and artisans to give them exposure and provide financial assistance, as well as giving them a platform and encouragement. The council has established eight divisional arts councils and one complex:

  • Sargodha Arts Council
  • Bahawalpur Arts Council
  • Dera Ghazi Khan Arts Council
  • Faisalabad Arts Council
  • Gujranwala Arts Council
  • Multan Arts Council
  • Murree Arts Council
  • Rawalpindi Arts Council
  • Waris Shah Memorial Complex Sheikhupura

References
  1. "Punjab Council of Arts | Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)". Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF). Retrieved 2016-09-21.
  2. Staff Reporter (2014-03-05). "Young generation should seek inspiration from the life the leaders of Pakistan Movement: Rana Arshad". Lahore News, political scandals, scams, entertainment, sports, Lahore history, Lahore police and infotainment portal. Retrieved 2016-09-21.
  3. "PUCAR Regulations 1982 - Punjab, Pakistan" (PDF). Information & Culture Department - Government of Punjab. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
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