Skyview by Empyrean hosted the second edition of SAMA-VAYA, which was organized by prominent art curator Anupa Mehta and supported by author and crafts curator Anu Chowdhury Sorabjee. The interactive art retreat featured the individual and collaborative artworks of eight master craftspersons and artists from across India, including Jammu, Bhil art from Madhya Pradesh, and Basohli Miniature art from Jammu were among several styles presented and exhibited at the retreat. These artists spent four days in residence at Skyview by Empyrean to collaborate, exchange ideas, and produce masterpieces inspired by their surroundings. The artists worked individually as well as in pairs to create their impressions of Jammu, the environment, and Skyview by Empyrean. All their artworks were displayed at an exhibition held at the Pine View Banquet on August 25, 2024.
Prominent art lovers and collectors from around the country and abroad, as well as over 80 art students from Institute of Music and Fine Arts, Jammu University, also attended the exhibition that displayed the individual and collaborative artworks of the eight participating artists — Lado Bai (Bhil art), Kritika Joshi (Phad painting), Saroj Shyam (Gond painting), Rachita Dutta, Rachna Badrakia, Neha Lavingia, Suman Gupta, and Sohan Singh Billawaria. Ace and renowned movie and theatre personalities such as Mr. Rajit Kapur, Ms. Shernaz Patel, Ms. Anahita Uberoi and Mr. Sohrab Ardeshir graced the art event with their presence.