About ABAI
As you would be aware ABAI is a non-profit organization committed to developing the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Industry in India by helping develop the eco-system and serving as a nodal connector between the industry, academia and the government.

Government of Karnataka support for Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics Industry
Over the years ABAI has embarked on many projects across skill development, market development, infrastructure development etc. with the gracious support of Government of Karnataka (GoK) through the Department of IT, BT & ST and its company KBITS.
• Digital Arts Center Program
• Train the Trainer Program
• Industry round tables
• Karnataka AVGC Fest & Summit
• Sponsoring delegations to leading international conferences, festivals & markets

Digital Arts Center Program Highlights
• Setting up of Digital Arts Center in Fine Arts Schools
• Hardware, software and lab set-up sponsored
• Faculty training & syllabus recommendation
• Studio visit
• Master classes and training by industry experts
• Ongoing support & advice
• Promote digital art among students
• Awareness about job opportunities & career prospects

List of Digital Arts Centers
• VCFA, Gadag
• CKP, Bangalore
• JSS, Dharwad
• MMK, Gulburga
• UCVA, Davangere
• SVMLKMV, Hubli
• CFAAD, Tumkur (in-progress)

Digital Arts Symposium
ABAI and the GoK are organizing a ‘Digital Arts Symposium’ to give impetus to the DAC Program. Talks, presentations and deliberations will demonstrate the huge demand for Digital Art skills in AVGC industry and will highlight the need for strong traditional fine art foundational at the core. The audience will be Dean, Directors, Principals, HoDs, and Professors from Fine Arts Colleges from all over Karnataka