LALIT KALA ACADEMY - Chennai - Art Gallery - Painting Exhibition - Artists(Oviyarkal) Crew of Tamil Nadu

The Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Fine Art) is the premier fine art institution of the Government of India to promote, spread and develop Indian fine art culture. It is a non-profit, autonomous body, funded by the Ministry of Culture. In pursuance of its role, LKA holds exhibitions, institutes scholarships, sponsorships, fellowships, assistance schemes, Lifetime Achievement Awards, and publishes documentary material. It also conducts Triennale India, and the National Exhibition of Photography and Art.

Chennai

The Lalit Kala Akademi (National Academy of Art) is an autonomous body set up by the Govt. of India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Culture, for the promotion of Fine Arts (Drawing, Painting Sculpture, Ceramic, Graphic and other Contemporary Plastic Arts forms, like Installation, Digital and Media Arts and Photography) in the country. The Regional Centre of the Lalit Kala Akademi, Chennai, was established in 1978, for the above purpose in the region, and covers the art-related programmes of the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Pondicherry. Later, Maharastra, Goa and Lakshadeep werealso included in its charter of responsibilities. The existing land of one acre was allotted to the Lalit Kala Akademi for establishing its Regional Centre at Chennai, onan ownership basis,by the State Government, in 1977. The first phase construction (present office area and the ground floor Gallery) was completed in 1978, by the State PWD with the contribution of 50% share from the State Government. Later in 1984, the second phase construction was completed with the construction of the first floor Gallery, along with the Workshops, and Studio facilities for the artists to use the space and facilities for their creation. The Centre has the following facilities for artists: Graphic Workshop : 8 artists to work at a time Ceramic Workshop : 8 artists to work at a time Sculpture Workshop : 8 artists to work at a time Painting Studio : 10 - 12 artists to work at a time Reference Library : for working artists and scholars Art Galleries Publication sales Every year, the Centre organizes several activities for the promotion of art around the region by organizing art events like Lectures on Art, Art Film Shows, Interactive Lectures, Artists-in-Residency programmes, Camps, Workshops, Demonstrations, Exhibitions and Seminars etc. Many of these programmes of the Centre are organized in collaboration with different art institutions and organizations. Location Address : Regional Centre, 4, Greams Road, Chennai-600 006 Accessibility Airport : 12 kms from the Regional Centre Railway Station : 4 Km. from Chennai Central Railway Station/2Km. from Egmore Station Main Bus Stand : 8 Km. from Koyampedu bus stand Functioning Year of Establishment : 14-10-1978 Timings : 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Holidays : Saturday and Sunday and all Government Holidays Entrance Fees : Nil Photographic Charges : No charges/for outsiders, permission will be given only with a written request from the Regional Secretary. Videographic Charges : No charges/for outsiders, permission will be given only with a written request from the Regional Secretary. Administration Type of Museum : Exhibition Gallery, Workshop and Studio facilities for Graphics, Sculpture, Ceramic and Painting. Controlling Authority : Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, which works under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India. Objective : The objective of the Centre is to provide facilities for artists from around the region to organize various programmes for the development of contemporary art in the country. Details of the Officials: Head : Regional Secretary- Shri R M. Palaniappan Office Superintendent : ShriK. Ayyadurai Ceramic Workshop Supervisor : ShriN. Karoonamoorthy Sculpture Workshop Supervisor : ShriT. Vijayavelu Permanent Collection : Collection : Includes stone, metal, wood and bronze sculptures, Paintings, Graphics and Ceramics; also mixed media works. Facilities : Publication : All Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi, Publications. Library : Around 2000 books,Art Journals, and Reference Books for reading purposes. Official Timings (9:30am - 6:00pm) Educational Activities : Workshops (Graphics, Ceramic, Sculpture, and Painting); studio facilities for artists, Interactive Lectures,Demonstrations, Artist-in-Residency, and other Programmes from time to time. Galleries : The Galleries are available for art and crafts exhibitions on rental basis as follow : Type of Galleries Artist Rates Art Institutions / Colleges Commercial Galleries / Cultural Centres Ground Floor 410 RFT Rs.25,000 Rs.35,000 Rs.50,000 First floor – for one man show Rs.8,000 Rs.15,000 Rs.25,000 First floor – for group show Rs.15,000 Rs.25,000 Rs.35,000 Service Taxes, refundable security deposit extra.