Subject:- MINUTES OF THE MEETING REGARDING THE MATTERS RELATING

TO ALHAMRA ACADEMY, ART MUSEUM, ART GALLERY,

BASEMENT STUDIO AND FUTURE PROGRAMS UNDER THE
CHAIRMANSHIP OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LAHORE ARTS
COUNCIL HELD ON 21st SEPTEMBER, 2020 AT 12:00 NOON IN THE
IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM OF LAHORE ARTS COUNCIL, LAHORE.

Following were present;

1. Ms. Saman Rai, Convener
Executive Director, LAC
2. Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi,
Director (Arts & Culture), LAC
3. Mr. Muhammad Arif,
Deputy Director (LA&R)
4. Syed Khurram Naveel,
Assistant Director (Admin), LAC
5. Ms. Minaa Haroon,
Assistant Director (Fine Arts), LAC
6. Ms. Hajra Mahmood,
Curator, Alhamra Art Museum, LAC
7. Mr. Hassan Aftab,
Assistant Director (Admin-II), Cultural Complex, LAC
8. Ms. Naveen Rooma,
Display & Design Officer, LAC
9. Mr. Mahmood Yaqoob,
Assistant (Programs), LAC
10. Mr. Muhammad Bilawal
Data Administrator, LAC
11. Mr. Aswad Bin Niaz
Assistant (Archives), LAC
12. Mr. Irfan Inayat,
Publication Officer, LAC

2. The meeting was started with the recitation of Holy Qura’an. The chair
briefed the participants about the several products of Lahore Arts Council that require
highlighting by revamping the existing infrastructure and few initiatives that planned to
launch to enhance the functioning of the organization and change the perception in
public.
3. The entire model was discussed at length and each participant was
assigned a specific job. The existing areas of working and new initiatives are as
mentioned below;
EXISTING FACILITIES
o Alhamra Art Museum
o Alhamra Art Gallery
o Alhamra Basement Studio
 o Alhamra Academy

NEW INITIATIVES
o Alhamra Heritage
o Alhamra On Wheels
o Alhamra Art Market at Cultural Complex
o Alhamra Craft Mela

4. On the direction by the Chair, Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi, Director (Arts &
Culture) briefly described the each segment on specific lines covering objectives,
outcomes, resources allocation, timelines and other allied features. The following tasks
were assigned to each officer;

OFFICER
TASK TASK NATURE
RESPONSIBLE
Preparation of PC-I covering lights, Mr. Muhammad Arif
Alhamra Art Gallery floor, walls and roof treatment, DD (LA&R)
furniture and fixture
Prepare an annual plan featuring Ms. Hajra Mahmood
Alhamra Art Museum activities, requirement, digital strategy Curator, Art Museum
and linkages with other museums
Prepare a complete revamping plan Ms. Naveen Rooma
Alhamra Basement
with annual productions to make this Display and Design
Studio facility an income generating source
Officer
Upgrade the existing mechanism by
adopting new methodologies. Ms. Minaa Haroon
Alhamra Academy
Introduce new courses, improve in AD (Fine Arts)
infrastructure
Initiate a mobile cultural ensemble to
Alhamra on wheels Mr. Aswad Bin Niaz
showcase our cultural diversity on
Assistant (Archives)
public places
Initiate a digital platform featuring the
Alhamra Heritage Ms. Mahrukh Naveed
culture and heritage of Punjab
Publication Officer
specific and Pakistan in general.
Alhamra Craft Mela / To exhibit prominent and indigenous Mr. Muhammad
crafts, intangible culture and Bilawal
Social Media Strategy
traditional food cosine Data Administrator
Establish a database comprising the
details of visitors / audience. To
Mr. Irfan Inyat
Friends of Alhamra spread the happening of Alhamra on
Publication Officer
a broader level. Moreover, covering
the performers as well.
Alhamra Art & Craft Setup a permanent art market at
Mr. Hassan Aftab
Market at Cultural available shops at Cultural Complex
AD (Admin-II)
Complex

5. Moreover, it was decided that all the officers will prepare a detailed
presentation on each task by the end of this week i.e 25th September, 2020 (Friday).
Presentation should be addressing the following contents;
  Project Title
 Project Rationale
 Objectives
 Deliverables/Project Outcome
 People Engagement
 Promotion of Art and Culture
 Digital Media Strategy
 Budget / Resources Requirements
6. All the proceedings/working should be brought forward to the competent
authority through Mr. Zulfiqar Ali Zulfi, Director (Arts & Culture) for final approval. In
case of any query or clarification, the concerned officer may consult with Director (Arts
& Culture) and undersigned.
7. Meeting was ended with a vote of thanks.

(SYED KHURAM NAVEEL)

Assistant Director (Admin)