Art and Cultural Exhibition

Mithila Center USA’s art and cultural exhibitions are designed to preserve the visual language of Mithila while presenting it to wider and more diverse audiences. These exhibitions highlight traditional and contemporary Mithila art, showcase artists from Nepal, India, and the diaspora, and create spaces where heritage can be experienced with both authenticity and relevance. The organization’s exhibitions often go beyond display alone. They serve as platforms for education, cultural storytelling, artistic exchange, and dialogue around social themes. Many exhibitions have connected Mithila art with the Sustainable Development Goals, showing how traditional folk art can contribute to global conversations on climate, equality, education, and environmental responsibility.

Past Programs:

 ● Art for SDGs: The Mithila Heritage — recurring exhibition platform linking Mithila art with the UN Sustainable Development Goals; publicly referenced for 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025 editions.

Mithila Festival USA Art Exhibition — annual exhibition component of Mithila Festival USA, including virtual and in-person displays.

UN Headquarters Exhibition (New York) — the 2024 “Art for SDGs” exhibition at the UN focused on SDG 13: Climate Action.

In-person Group Exhibition and Auction at Diversity Plaza — part of Mithila Festival USA 2023.

Future / Upcoming Programs:

Annual Mithila Heritage Exhibition Series: A recurring exhibition series dedicated to showcasing master artists, emerging artists, and thematic collections focused on the artistic and cultural legacy of Mithila.

Mithila Through Generations: A curated exhibition exploring the evolution of Mithila art across generations, from traditional ritual wall art to contemporary canvas, textile, and public-art interpretations.