Hyundai Motor India Announces ‘Art for Hope’ Initiative

Gurugram : Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), today announced the launch of Season 6 of its flagship Art for Hope initiative, offering grants worth INR 60 lakh to support creative projects across India. Season 6, themed ‘India in Motion’, invites artists, artisans, collectives and creative practitioners to explore how a rapidly evolving India is shaping new ideas, identities and possibilities through art. Selected grantees will receive financial support, mentorship, national visibility and an opportunity to showcase their work at the Art for Hope Festival.

Commenting on the launch of Art for Hope - Season 6, Mr. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO - HMIL, said, "At Hyundai, our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’ goes beyond mobility to create opportunities that empower people and communities. Through ‘Art for Hope’, we have awarded over INR 2.20 crore in grants, supported 200+ artists across India and helped preserve more than 75 traditional and folk-art forms. With Season 6 providing grants worth a total of INR 60 lakh, we look forward to enabling creative voices that reflect the aspirations, diversity and dynamism of a rapidly evolving Bharat. Guided by the virtues of Trust. Pride. Progress. we remain committed to fostering cultural inclusion, creativity and community development through art."

Since its inception, Art for Hope has expanded its footprint across 22 States and Union Territories, building a platform that connects artists, artisans and creative communities with wider audiences. Its annual festivals have welcomed 35,000+ visitors, including 61% first-time exhibition visitors, while supporting 100+ artisan and NGO stalls, generating livelihood opportunities and enhancing visibility for grassroots creative talent.

Applications are invited across six categories:

*Visual Art

*Digital Art

*Performing Art

*Traditional Art & Craft

*Functional Art

*Multidisciplinary Projects

Applications for Art for Hope - Season 6 are open until November 15, 2026. Participants can apply online through the official website: hyundaiartforHope.com