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Schools and NGOs are invited to participate and nominate artists through an online submission process.
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Tattva
Art without labels.
Tattva is V-Excel's annual inclusive art exhibition — a professional platform where neurodiverse artists and artists with disabilities can have their work seen, valued and appreciated on its artistic merit.
First held in October 2022, Tattva takes place each year, typically during the last weekend of October. Artists are nominated by participating schools and organisations, while the selection and valuation of their work are entrusted to independent professionals from the art community.
The artist brings the work.
Tattva creates the platform.
The art speaks for itself.
Five days of art, creativity and inclusion.
28 October – 1 November 2026 · Chennai
The fifth edition of Tattva brought together 201 artists from 53 institutions, with 313 artworks celebrating individual imagination and expression. Held from 28 October to 1 November 2026, the festival brought artists, trainers, families and well-wishers together for exhibitions, workshops, collaborative art and recognition.
201Participating artists
313Artworks
53Participating institutions
5Creative themes
28 October: recognising the artists
The inauguration and felicitation ceremony brought together over 200 artists with special needs and their trainers from 38 institutions. Shri K. Narasimulu received special recognition for his outstanding artistic achievements.
Students of Stella Maris College contributed music and dance performances. An engaging skit by Muthalagi and her team and a special performance by Wow Karthik added to the celebration.
Guests included Smt. S. Madhumathi, IAS, Secretary to Government, Welfare of Differently Abled Persons Department; Shri K. N. Ramaswamy, Director, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan; Shri Premanand Jyothi, IRS, Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemptions); and Dr. Rema Chandramohan, Deputy CEO, Centre of Excellence for Autism, alongside the Trustees of V-Excel Educational Trust.
Five themes, many ways to create
Srishti, Dhrishti, Anubhav, Vistara and Ekattva provided the creative framework for the edition. The programme extended beyond the gallery, giving participants opportunities to explore new techniques and create together.
- 29 October — Creative workshops: decoupage, quilling, clay modelling, pottery and sculpting were held in association with Life and Art Academy at Sringeri Bharati Vidyashram, T. Nagar.
- 30 October — Collaborative mural: participants came together for mural painting at the Centre of Excellence for Autism, KK Nagar.
- 31 October–1 November — Public gallery: the gallery and live demonstrations took place at Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa University of Music and Fine Arts. Actor and artist Suhasini Maniratnam visited on 31 October, and Shri R. Sarathkumar joined the closing celebration as Chief Guest on 1 November.
Art that directly supports its creator
Ahead of the main festival, an art auction at Hotel Savera on 25 October brought together patrons and well-wishers to view and bid for selected artworks. The commitment behind the auction and gallery remains central to Tattva: proceeds from artworks sold go directly to the artists.
V-Excel thanks the artists, trainers, participating institutions, performers, guests and well-wishers who contributed to this fifth edition.
Explore photographs from Tattva through the years ↓
Tattva in the press
These articles introduced the 2026 programme ahead of the event.
- The New Indian Express — Inclusive Art Festival showcases talent of artists with disabilities · 26 October 2026
- DT Next — A canvas for every talent · 25 October 2026
- Mylapore Times — Auction of works of Indian artists with special needs · 22 October 2026
About Tattva
A space where the art comes first.
Tattva was conceived as a platform where artists with disabilities could present their work in a professional gallery environment, alongside the standards and processes expected of any curated art exhibition.
Recent editions have explored specific themes. Schools and NGOs are invited to nominate artists and submit their work according to prescribed media and dimensions. Information about the artists and their work is collected as part of the submission process.
V-Excel deliberately remains outside the artistic selection process. Once submissions close, accomplished artists independently review the works and select those that will form the exhibition.
The shortlisted works are professionally valued, framed and displayed at the exhibition venue. Selected pieces are also chosen for auction.
Every artwork sold belongs to the artist, and the proceeds from every sale go directly to the artist.
A process designed around fairness and artistic merit.
Creation
Artists respond to the edition’s creative brief and create and submit work within the prescribed media, formats and dimensions.
Independent Selection
Accomplished artists independently review the submissions and select the works to be exhibited. V-Excel does not participate in the selection.
Professional Valuation
The shortlisted works are assessed by professionals, who determine an appropriate base price for each piece.
Exhibition
Selected works are framed and presented in a professional gallery setting, giving every piece the presentation it deserves.
Sale & Auction
Works are offered for sale, with selected pieces also chosen for auction. Proceeds from every artwork sold go directly to the artist.
An exhibition that continues to evolve.
Since its first edition in October 2022, Tattva has returned each year with new artists, new perspectives and evolving creative explorations.
2022
The Beginning
The inaugural edition of Tattva established the exhibition as an annual platform for artists nominated by participating schools and organisations.
2023
Growing the Platform
Tattva returned for its second edition, building on the foundations of the inaugural exhibition and bringing another group of artists and their work to the gallery.
2024
The Five Elements
Artists explored the five fundamental elements — earth, water, fire, air and space — through their individual creative perspectives.
2025
Patterns and Abstract Art
The fourth edition invited artists to explore pattern, form, colour and abstraction through their individual creative expression.
2026
Srishti · Dhrishti · Anubhav · Vistara · Ekattva
Held from 28 October to 1 November 2026, the fifth edition featured 313 artworks by 201 artists from 53 institutions, alongside creative workshops, collaborative mural painting and a public gallery.
The Art & the Artists
Every work has a voice of its own.
Tattva brings together artists from different organisations, backgrounds and creative practices. Their work encompasses different media, perspectives and ways of interpreting each year's theme.
The works selected for Tattva are not chosen by V-Excel. They earn their place in the exhibition through an independent selection process conducted by accomplished artists.
And once they enter the gallery, we believe they should be encountered in the simplest possible way: as art.
More Than an Exhibition
Art creates the meeting place.
Tattva brings artists, families, schools, NGOs, art professionals and the wider community into the same space.
For participating artists, it offers the experience of seeing their work professionally framed, exhibited, valued and purchased. For visitors, it offers an opportunity to encounter the artist first through what they have created.
Tattva is not about asking people to admire art because an artist has a disability. It is about creating the conditions in which the work can be seen, considered and valued on its own terms.
Stay connected
The conversation continues.
Thank you for being part of Tattva 2026.
For enquiries about the artworks, future editions or ways to support Tattva, please contact V-Excel Educational Trust.