IIM Shillong begins its 15-day Artist Residency Programme

Guwahati: IIM Shillong has inaugurated its Artists Residency Programme at its Umsawli campus. The programme is scheduled to run from July 16th and will host ten accomplished artists from various institutions across the country for a duration of 15 days. These artists will have the unique opportunity to live alongside the MBA students of the 2023 batch, immersing themselves in an environment filled with hope, aspirations, expectations, and excitement.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Prof. D. P. Goyal, Director IIM Shillong, Prof. Rohit Dwivedi, Chair of Student Affairs and Samindranath Majumdar, the Curator of the Artist-Residency Programme.

Discussions during the ceremony primarily revolved around the ‘Significance of art in our lives and its profound impact on our perspectives of the world’.


Prof. D. P. Goyal Director IIM Shillong, also emphasized how art breathes life into objects and creates powerful experiences that resonate with individuals.

The curator of the programme Samindranath Majumdar, and Rohit Dwivedi addressed the students, stressing the importance of engaging with art through reading and developing an appreciation for aesthetics.

The programme encompasses diverse activities designed to inspire and foster creativity. By embracing the Artists Residency Programme, IIM Shillong demonstrates its dedication to holistic learning, integrating artistic expression with business management to contribute to nation-building and responsible global business practices.