Jodhpur Arts Week, inaugurated on 1 October 2025, transforms the historic Indian city into an open-air art gallery with exhibitions, installations, workshops, and panel discussions across iconic sites like Toorji Ka Jhalra, Ghanta Ghar, Mandore Gardens, and heritage hotels. Founded by Sana Rezwan and curated by the Public Arts Trust of India (PATI), the week-long festival features works by artists including Raqs Media Collective, Chila Kumari Singh Burman, Gaspard Combes, Richa Arya, Jenjum Gadi, and Awdhesh Tamrakar, blending contemporary practice with Rajasthan's craft traditions.
The festival matters because it activates public and heritage spaces in Jodhpur for contemporary art, engaging local communities and artisans while drawing international attention to the city's cultural landscape. By integrating schools, markets, and historic steps into its programming, Jodhpur Arts Week models a decentralized, inclusive approach to art presentation that could influence how regional art festivals operate in India and beyond.