Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath
AbbreviationCKP
Formation1960 (1960)
FounderS. S. Kukke, M. Arya Murthy, M.S. Nanjunda Rao
Location
WebsiteKarnataka Chitrakala Parishath
College of Fine Arts
The Classrooms, Chitrakala Parishath's campus

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath (Kannada: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಚಿತ್ರಕಲಾ ಪರಿಷತ್) is a visual art complex located in Bangalore. The complex has 18 galleries. 13 of these galleries carry a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures and folk art. The other galleries are rented out for exhibitions of works by artists of repute. The folk art collection showcases Mysore paintings and leather puppets. The Parishat runs the College of Fine Arts, a visual arts college. Each January, the Parishath organizes Chitra Santhe, a cultural event showcasing affordable art to the public. The motto of the event is "Art for All".


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