The Lahore Chitrkar facilities provide the much-needed space for practice, teaching and performance for the participating artists and students. Fees from art, music & dance classes and donations from supportive individuals and organizations make the operating expenses of the establishment possible. Participate and play your part in materializing the goal of cultural revival and sustenance, Donations can be sent to,

Lahore Chitrkar, Account # 1025-00305671-03, Habib Bank Limited, Fortress stadium branch, Lahore, Pakistan Or contact Shahid Mirza 0300-4712622.

Artists of all disciplines have been most supportive of activities at Chitrkar. Musicians, dancers, painters & photographers have all contributed their services free of charge.

Following organizations have supported various programs at Chitrkar since 2001-2008,

Getz Pharma, Pakistan

The most consistent supporter of activities and programs at Chitrkar. Getz Funds a scholarship/subsidized fee program for music and painting students since 2004. Getz recently funded the making of new Chitrkar website.

Infaq Foundation Pakistan

Provided general grant for the ongoing music, art and dance programs at Chitrkar for years 2004-2005 & 2005-2006.

The Govt. of Punjab, department of culture

Provided funds for supporting activities at Chitrkar for the year 2005-2006.

Lahore School of Economics, Pakistan

LSE has consistently supported the activities of Chitrkar through various music and painting programs throughout years 2004-2008. Presently Chitrkar is conducting a series of weekly classical music concerts for the students at Burki campuses, 39 concerts have been held to date.

The Hienrich Boll Foundation, Germany 

HBF Funded the music project 'preserving classical music & musicians' for 2003 & 2004 and 'Promoting peace and security through Arts' for 2004-2005. HBF provided us with digital recording equipment which enabled us to record all concerts and contemporary classical music.

The Baber Ali Foundation, Pakistan

Provided vital funds for Chitrkar establishment for the year 2001-2002.

We appeal to all concerned individuals, organizations and govenment agencies to contribute both physically and financially towards promotion and sustainance of the tremendous cultural heritage of Pakistan.