Manikyavelu Mansion, once home to businessman-turned-aristocrat Vilum Manickavelu Mudaliar, was acquired by the government at an auction. Restored and repurposed, it became the southern centre of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in 2009.
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.
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Once you arrive at the location, choose a spot you’d like to sketch and get comfortable.
Rules at this location
- Large easels/portable chairs are not allowed within the Gallery.
- Wet media are not allowed inside the gallery/exhibit spaces
- Be mindful to not block the walking paths
Things to carry for this session
- A sketchbook/paper/drawing surface
- Pencils or any medium you would like to try out
- 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