DrishyAM Yatra II
Canvas
to Cosmos
A diptych of sport, culture & creativity
10–11 October 2026 · Zion Hills Golf Course & The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru
The concept
If every painting begins with a blank canvas, every great civilisation begins with imagination.
Following the resounding success of Palette to Palate, the ArtMantram Trust presents the next chapter of DrishyAM Yatra — an annual fundraiser dedicated to nurturing creativity, preserving heritage, and building the future home of art: the DrishyAM Art Village.
This year unfolds as a diptych. Two complementary experiences, like two panels of a single work — the first celebrating friendship, sportsmanship and generosity; the second celebrating imagination, laughter, art and shared purpose. Together they invite you to travel from canvas to cosmos.
Panel I · Saturday, 10 October 2026
The Friendship Cup
Zion Hills Golf Course · A charity golf tournament
Golf has always been more than a sport. It is patience, integrity, focus and companionship — qualities that also lie at the heart of artistic creation.
The Friendship Cup brings together leaders from business, government, diplomacy and the creative community for a day of friendly competition in support of a meaningful cause. Every swing becomes a contribution towards spaces where artists, artisans, musicians, writers and young dreamers can flourish.
Panel II · Sunday, 11 October 2026
The Canvas to Cosmos Gala
The Ritz-Carlton, Bengaluru · A dinner for a cause
An evening of fine dining, inspiring conversation, art, music, celebration and philanthropy — exploring the journey from an individual spark of creativity to collective transformation.
The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Friendship Cup awards, followed by an exclusive performance by Anu Menon (Lolakutty), whose wit, warmth and storytelling promise an unforgettable finale.
Guests will also discover the vision of the DrishyAM Art Village — a living campus where traditional wisdom meets contemporary creativity, and where communities are empowered through culture.
Five creative constellations
The DrishyAM Universe
Every creative journey begins with a single mark on a canvas and expands into a universe of ideas. Canvas to Cosmos showcases the five interconnected streams that define the vision.
Nṛtta
The home of performance
Dance · Music · Theatre · Performing traditions
Kalā Kuśala
The place of making
Craft · Material practice · Design · Livelihoods
Chitra Vihāra
The visual and moving image
Film · Photography · Animation · Digital media
Sāhitya
The spoken and written word
Poetry · Prose · Translation · Oral traditions · Archives
Svasti · Prakṛti · Vijñāna
Wellbeing, nature and inquiry
Movement · Ecology · Food · Contemplation · Science
Together, these five constellations illuminate the universe of DrishyAM.
Why we gather
At the heart of DrishyAM lies the timeless Guru–Shishya tradition, where recognised masters from India and around the world mentor and nurture the creative auteurs of tomorrow. Proceeds from DrishyAM Yatra support:
- Development of the DrishyAM Art Village
- Artist residencies
- Tribal livelihood initiatives
- Heritage conservation
- Arts education
- Youth mentorship
- Cultural exchange programmes
Partnership opportunities
Presenting, principal and supporting partnerships are available, with association across both signature experiences, branding and stage recognition, media visibility, VIP hospitality and exclusive engagement opportunities. Customised partnership experiences are arranged on request.
Our invitation
Imagine. Create. Inspire.
Leave a legacy.
More than a gala, DrishyAM Yatra II is an invitation to become a founding patron of a living cultural institution. Together, we move from creating art to creating a culture of creativity.