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Nurturing Creativity in the Heart of North East India
Welcome to Guwahati Art Club (GAC)—a premier institution based in Guwahati, Assam, dedicated to nurturing creativity, artistic skill, and professional excellence in the fields of photography, videography, and visual arts.
As part of the Shankardev Art Society, a registered trust, GAC is committed to enriching the artistic landscape of North East India through inclusive education, collaboration, and community-building.
Who We Are
GAC was founded with a vision to bridge the gap between passion and professional training in the visual arts. With limited structured art education in the Northeast, we created a space where freedom, sincerity, and mentorship drive creative learning.
Our expert faculty includes professional photographers, filmmakers, and artists who provide industry-aligned training in a supportive environment.
Our Mission
Provide quality art education across North East India.
Foster creative expression in an inclusive environment.
Support artists through community, mentorship, and networking.
Enable students to build careers in photography, videography, and visual arts.
Eliminate barriers of caste, religion, gender, or nationality in artistic spaces.
What We Offer
Photography Courses
Structured programs for beginners to advanced learners covering theory, lighting, camera work, and storytelling.
Videography Courses
Learn filmmaking, cinematography, editing, sound, and narrative creation through hands-on projects.
Photography Workshops
Intensive sessions in wildlife, portrait, fashion, street, and travel photography—ideal for hobbyists and budding pros.
Art Events & Exhibitions
We organize exhibitions, photo walks, and collaborations to showcase student work and connect with the local creative community.
Why Choose Us?
Expert Mentors – Learn from professionals with real-world experience.
Creative Freedom – Explore and express your individuality without boundaries.
Strong Community – Join a family of artists from across the Northeast.
Affordable Access – Located in Guwahati and reachable from all Northeastern states.
Real Experience – Build your portfolio and gain career-ready skills.
Impact Across North East India
With our base in Guwahati, we welcome students from Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. Our goal is to minimize the need to travel to metros for creative education by bringing quality training home.
Our Philosophy
We believe:
Art takes time, effort, and sincerity.
There are no shortcuts in creative mastery.
Every student deserves individual attention and mentorship.
The classroom should be a safe, open, and creative space.
Lifelong Membership
When you join GAC, you become a lifelong member of our artistic family.
Benefits include:
Alumni networking events
Ongoing mentor support
Discounted workshops
Invitations to showcase your work
Join Us
Whether you're starting out or pursuing a lifelong dream, Guwahati Art Club is your creative home. Join us and become part of a growing artistic movement in North East India.
Contact us to learn more about courses, events, and how to enroll.
Our Hardworking Team
Nilayjyoti Talukdar
Head of PhotographyNilay is a renowned photographer born in Guwahati, Assam. He began his career in product and food photography, and later shifted his focus to architecture and interior photography.
He has mentored and taught at various institutes, like the Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts and Communication and the Raghu Rai Centre for Photography.
His street style and landscape photography have been exhibited across India, including the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, the Lalit Kala Academy in Chennai, and the Gallery Square Circles in Auroville, Pondicherry. He is also a founding member of the Delhi Photography Club.
Biswajit Das
Head of VideographyBiswajit Das is a documentary filmmaker and animator based in Guwahati, India.
He has created short documentary films, animation videos, and a 13-episode documentary series for Doordarshan Arunprabha since 2011. He has also made several experimental films and edited numerous documentary films and videos.
He has taught filmmaking at various colleges and seminars across the country and is the recipient of the One World Media Fellowship 2022.
Rohit Nag
Social Media ManagerA self-confessed "grammar nazi," Rohit has been a social media manager, digital marketer, strategist, and content creator/copywriter for over 7 years now and has had the opportunity to work with some really great clients as well as collaborators.
He has been working mostly in the local market, considering his expertise in three local languages and multiple dialects. However, his previous experience of over 12 years in the outsourcing domain grants him added leverage spanning both domestic and international clients.
Currently, he manages the social media accounts, strategies, and content creation for well-known politicians, screenwriters, and actors/directors, as well as for doctors, other professionals, and small and medium enterprises. He is also the co-founder of multimedia solutions company DesignOLogic Asia with his best friend Milan Kr. Boro.
Kumarjit Debnath
Technical Support-ITKumarjit was born in Guwahati, Assam. He did his graduation in B.Com. and moved to Delhi to pursue an MBA in marketing and IT. After completing his PG, he worked for a few national and multinational companies for almost 10 years.
He always had an interest in IT and wanted to start his own venture. Along with his job, he started learning about web-development and internet networking. In 2016, he moved back to Guwahati and started his own firm, M/s KD Infotek, which is into the retailing of IT products and services. His core area of specialization is in networking support and web application development.
Kumarjit has established himself as an IT professional in Guwahati since 2016 and has been working for many business houses and individuals across India.
In GAC, he is responsible for IT and technology support.