Chotangpur Art Research & Development Society (CARDS), a group of creative visual artist of Jharkhand have been, since 1984, successfully organizing, National Level Art Camps ‘Palash’ at Ranchi, which include:

• On spot painting/sculpting/installation by prominent artists.
• Art Exhibition.
• Display of the production process of Folk Art /Craft by the traditional artist/craftsman.
• Interaction among artists, and between Art-Lovers and artists.
•  Discussions / Lectures on Contemporary Art Scene.
• Slides shows. 
• Printed Catalogue/Souvenir, commemorative and relevant to the event.

 Sarbari Roy Choudhary working on clay at Palash'03, the National Art Camp held at Hotel Ashok, Ranchi.

A painting by renowned artist Shree Suvaprasanna,  created in the  Palash  Art Camp.

Bapu, a sculpture created by Prof. Sarbari Roy Choudhary, in  Palash  Art Camp.

A painting jointly done by members of CARDS at Damodar Bachao Andolan workshop.