The Venkatappa Art Gallery, dedicated to the pioneering artist K. Venkatappa (1886–1965), was originally built in 1975. Dedicated exhibition spaces for the works of Venkatappa and K. K. Hebbar, five rotating mini-galleries, a restoration studio allowing visitors to observe conservation at work, a sculpture park, a curated bookstore, the space offers a renewed platform to engage with Karnataka’s artistic heritage.
Set beside Cubbon Park, it now welcomes visitors to explore, create, and connect in a revitalized cultural landmark.
How to join this session
You don’t need artistic skill to participate in this event – just boundless curiosity and a love for drawing. To connect with other participants, please use our community on Discord.
If this is your first time and would like future event updates, and more. Please register here.
Once you arrive at the location, choose a spot you’d like to sketch and get comfortable.
Rules at this location
- No large easels are not allowed within the Gallery.
- No wet media (Paints, Inks, Water) allowed inside the gallery/exhibit spaces.
- Be mindful to not block the walking paths.
- Entry Ticket of INR 50, please carry cash.
Things to carry for this session
- A sketchbook/paper/drawing surface.
- Pencils or any medium you would like to try out. Note NO wet media (Paints, Inks, Water) allowed inside the gallery/exhibit spaces.
- A portable chair/mat. If the location has no seating, we tend to sit on the ground.
- Water bottle and snacks.
How to get there
Follow the location map provided.
This building is closer to walk to from the Cubbon Park entrance near The Government Museum.
Closest metro station: MG Road Metro or Cubbon park Metro (walk towards the Band stand).