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A premier visual arts complex in Bangalore with galleries showcasing traditional and contemporary Indian art, and a renowned College of Fine Arts.
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Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is a prominent visual arts complex in Bangalore, serving as both a public gallery and a respected college of fine arts. The campus contains multiple gallery spaces that regularly host a wide range of exhibitions, from contemporary paintings and sculptures by emerging artists to retrospectives of established masters. Visitors can walk through different buildings to see a variety of art forms and styles displayed simultaneously.
Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
First Sunday of January (Chitra Santhe), weekends during major exhibitions.
Weekday afternoons and regular weekends.
Weekday mornings (10:30 AM to 1:00 PM).
Plan ahead with accurate pricing and visiting hours
Indian Visitors
₹50
Per person
Foreign Visitors
₹50
Per person
Opening Hours
10:30 AM — 7:30 PM
Galleries are open all days of the week. Timings can sometimes vary for specific exhibitions. It's advisable to check their official schedule for public holidays.
Entry fee is typically ₹50 per person. Prices may vary for special exhibitions or events. Students with a valid ID card may receive a discount. Entry is often free during certain events like Chitra Santhe, though the street fair itself is open to all.
Find your way to this destination with ease
Address
Art Complex, Kumara Krupa Road, Near Shivananda Circle, Seshadripuram
Coordinates
12.9893, 77.5807
Nearest City
Bangalore
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the nearest airport, located about 33 km away. A taxi from the airport will take approximately 1 hour to reach.
KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station (SBC) is the closest major station, just 3 km away. Bengaluru Cantonment (BNC) is also nearby at 4 km. Auto-rickshaws and tax...
The Parishath is situated on the prominent Kumara Krupa Road, making it easily accessible by road from any part of Bangalore. It is well-connected by the city's...
BMTC buses have frequent services to the nearby Shivananda Circle bus stop. Auto-rickshaws and app-based cab services like Ola and Uber are convenient options f...
Learn about the story and cultural importance of this destination
Established in 1960 by the artist S.N. Swamy, Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath started as a small art center to promote traditional art forms, particularly the Mysore style of painting. Over the decades, it grew significantly with support from the state government and art patrons. It was envisioned as...
The Parishath's main significance lies in its dedicated effort to preserve and promote Karnataka's artistic heritage, especially Mysore paintings and various folk arts. It functions as a vital educational center through its fine arts college, shaping new generations of artists. Its most famous publi...
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