Pratibha Dhal is a distinguished art educationist, artist, and cultural facilitator with over two decades of experience in nurturing creativity and promoting the arts. Currently serving at The Hyderabad Public School, Hyderabad, she has dedicated her career to inspiring studentsthrough innovative art education, organizing exhibitions, and curating cultural events.

Specializing in portraits, full-figure compositions, Pattachitra, and Tanjore art, she works acrossa wide range of mediums including clay, paper, leather, pottery, and sculpture.Her contributions to the field have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including theChangemaker Award from SIMA in partnership with UNESCO-APCEIU and a world record forthe Sticker Art Project. She has showcased her work on national and international platforms,with exhibitions spanning the USA, China, and India’s renowned venues such as the Salar Jung Museum and the State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad.

An active member of the Hyderabad Art Society, Women Artist Association (TelanganaChapter), and educator network AFS, Pratibha has collaborated with celebrated artists andparticipated in significant workshops and art camps. She is known for her ability to connect withchildren, foster artistic instinct, and design engaging programs that combine traditional andcontemporary approaches to art.

Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from Panjab University,an M.Sc. in Psychology, a TTC in Primary Teachers Training, and certifications in ceramic & pottery, multimedia, and career counseling. With a passion for heritage, creativity, andeducation, she continues to travel, learn, and contribute to the art community, leaving a lastingimpact on her students and peers alike.