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Leadership
Dr. Anika Jha
Leading academic research into Mithila art’s historical roots and its significance in global art discourse.
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Anika Jha leads the overall vision, strategic development, and public direction of the Mithila Museum Initiative. She is guiding the initiative’s institutional concept, long-term mission, and external engagement with supporters, collaborators, and cultural stakeholders. Her work is focused on establishing Mithila painting as the center of a future museum platform that is artist-aware, intellectually grounded, and publicly meaningful.
Current work includes
- Leading the initiative’s overall strategy and institutional planning
- Shaping public positioning and foundational messaging
- Advancing conversations with advisors, supporters, and partner organizations
- Guiding the long-term vision for collections, exhibitions, and public impact