Going a step further ArtMantram is turning the Bangalore International Arts Festival into a year long event. It has adopted the gallery at the Centre for Film and Drama, Gallerie Mantram, to conduct exhibitions through the 12 months. The first 10 days of each month will focus on museum events, the next 10 days will showcase talent from young and junior artists and the last 10 days will be dedicated to photography.

"Nani Arena", the intimate 80 seat theatre will synergise with theatre and performing Art shows. These exhibits could be for display only or could be sold by the artists. Each of these exhibits will be based on a predecided subject.

Every three months Art Mantram will conduct mini festivals across the city. Contests will be held to discover talent from amongst the people of Karnataka and the winners of these contests can exhibit their talent during the main festival held during the third quarter of the year.

This year Art Mantram also plans a major festival with significant Artists from Overseas and this will be the finale to the year long effort to bring art to the people.