Profile:

The Arts Council is governed by its Board of Governors which has been constituted with the approval of the Chief Minister and comprises the 12 private and 6 official members. Alhamra Arts Council is an autonomous body with its own Board of Governors. It’s headed by an Executive Director and assisted by Deputy Directors of the Departments. The financial matters are controlled with the assistance of Audit & Accounts Officer.
Compositionof Board of Governors:

  • 12 Non-Official Members
  • 5 Official Members viz.
      • Secretary, IC &YA Department
      • Secretary, Finance Department
      • DCO, Lahore
      • Principal, College of Art & Design
      University of the Punjab
      • General Manager, PTV
      • Executive Director, LAC Member/Secretary

Funding to the Alhamra Arts Council is provided by the Government of Punjab.

The Alhamra Arts Council is a promotional body that provides space and opportunity to artists of every genre. The theatres/auditoriums six in all are in use for programs ranging from music, concerts, seminars, lectures, drama, workshops, award ceremonies and school functions to name a few. The art gallery that is the largest in the province is one of the busiest spaces and has art shows all the year round.

The Alhamra lends its support to private cultural groups along with international troupes and other official and non official programs.