The Astor Kolkata Celebrates Kolkata’s Creative Spirit with Paint. Click Share., Providing a Platform to Emerging Artists****
Kolkata, October 3, 2026:** In an endeavour to celebrate artistic expression and provide a platform to aspiring and homegrown artists of the city, **The Astor Kolkata** hosted the finale of **Paint. Click.
Share.**, a unique initiative that brought together emerging creative talents from across Kolkata.Conceptualised with the vision of encouraging artists who are passionate about their craft and creating opportunities for them to showcase their work, PKC received an overwhelming response from art enthusiasts across the city. Several artists submitted their original artworks, reflecting Kolkata’s vibrant and diverse creative landscape. Following a careful selection process, five finalists were chosen to participate in the grand finale held at The Astor Kolkata. The finale witnessed the shortlisted artists – Atin Mitra, Sagarikaa Das, Preeti Sen, Bitan Das and Sriparna Bhattacharya showcase their creativity through a live painting session, presenting their artistic interpretations of Durga Pujo before the esteemed jury. After evaluating their creations, Atin Mitra was announced as the winner of Paint Click Share and was felicitated for their exceptional artistic vision and creativity.The jury comprised celebrated fashion designer **Santanu Guha Thakurta**, renowned artists **Prithviraj Choudhury** and **Surabhi Agarwal**, along with **Amit Kobat, General Manager, The Astor Kolkata**.Speaking on the occasion, **Amit Kobat, General Manager, The Astor Kolkata**, said, “At The Astor, we have always believed in celebrating the culture, creativity and spirit of Kolkata. Through Paint Click Share, our endeavour was to create a platform where emerging artists could showcase their talent and receive the recognition they deserve, allowing us to give back to the city. The overwhelming response from the city has been truly encouraging, and we are delighted to celebrate these talented individuals.
”The event concluded on a celebratory note, with artists, art enthusiasts and guests coming together to appreciate the creativity and passion showcased by the finalists. Through initiatives like Paint Click Share, The Astor Kolkata continues to support and celebrate the artistic and cultural vibrancy of the city.*
