Rawalpindi Arts Council

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Rawalpindi Arts Council

Rawalpindi Arts Council (RAC) is an art gallery and art institution located at Stadium Road, Rawalpindi, in Pakistan's Punjab province. [1] The institution was established in 1975 by the Government of Punjab. It promotes the culture and heritage of the country, and arranges various art competitions, including for dramas. [2] Waqar Ahmed is the director of the RAC. [1] Rawalpindi Arts Council is located adjacent to Shehbaz Sharif Sports Complex.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Display: Rawalpindi Arts Council exhibits works of its own". The Express Tribune . December 28, 2011. Retrieved February 24, 2013.
  2. "Drama competition starts at Rawalpindi Arts Council". pakistantoday.com.pk. September 26, 2012. Retrieved February 24, 2013.

Official Website of RAC (Rawalpindi Arts Council)