Kohima, October 16 (MExN): Governor Nikhil Kumar will grace the inaugural function of the weeklong painting workshop on October 17, 2011 at The Heritage, old DC Bungalow, Kohima at 4:00 pm under the aegis of Lalit Kala Akademi Regional Centre, Shillong in collaboration with the department of arts & culture, Government of Nagaland. The inaugural function will be chaired by I. Himato, commissioner & secretary for art & culture. Introductory speech will be given by art executive Vilalhou Noudi while Dr. U.S. Tiwari, advisor LKA, Regional Centre Shillong will talk on art promotion in the region. After formal declaration of the workshop and exhibition open by Governor, vote of thanks will be proposed by K. Kughazhe Yeputhomi, director, art and culture. All art lovers have been invited to the workshop.