Colours of Life 2024: CPAA’s 20th Annual Art Exhibition and Sale, featuring the works of senior and contemporary artists from all over India in aid of underprivileged cancer patients was held at Mumbai’s Cymroza Art Gallery from 20 – 30 September 2024.

This year marked a significant milestone for the Cancer Patients Aid Association (CPAA) as we celebrated the 20th anniversary of our Colours of Life art exhibition. Over the past two decades, this event has grown from a small gathering of passionate artists and supporters to one of the most anticipated charity events on the calendar, dedicated to raising vital funds for cancer patients. Since its inception, the Colours of Life exhibition has been more than just an art show. It has been a beacon of hope for cancer patients and their families, providing much-needed financial aid and emotional support. The funds raised through this event have facilitated access to critical treatments, medications, and support services, making a significant impact on countless lives.

About the exhibition:

Colours of Life is Cancer Patients Aid Association’s annual art exhibition and sale of paintings and sculptures which raises funds especially for underprivileged children suffering from cancer.

For many patients, cancer treatment can end up becoming prohibitively expensive. No amount of budgeting can prepare you for all the eventualities of the cancer journey. Unexpected infections, diagnostic tests, newly introduced miracle drugs, all add to the burden. CPAA realised that it was necessary to find a way to raise funds to help patients meet the large expenses required for what otherwise become catastrophic costs.

CPAA’s Dr. Shubha Maudgal and Mrs Rati Datta conceptualized and held the first show in 2005 with the help of Mrs Pheroza Godrej, who gave her unstinting support by opening the doors of Cymroza Art Gallery for the exhibition. This became another avenue to raise funds to sustain CPAA’s commitments towards cancer patients and their families to fight this unfortunate disease. Over time, Colours of life has become one of the largest art shows in Mumbai thanks to the efforts of Piali Syam who helped the exhibition and sale reach greater heights every year.

Indian masters, eminent contemporary and emerging artists give their valuable works to the collection. Works from artists of various genres and a vast spectrum of mediums and subjects make this collection dynamic and irresistible. The vast collection makes it easier for art lovers to find paintings of their choice within their preferred budgets whilst giving them the satisfaction of contributing towards a cause. Happiness shared is happiness earned is what CPAA believes. The faith the artists and the buyers have shown in us has only made it possible for us to surge ahead with our endeavor to bring a smile on every childhood cancer patient and their parents faces.