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Arts and Crafts in Kolkata

Kolkata is famous for its rich and diverse form of arts and crafts which evolved through ages. In short they were developed by the ancestors of the people of modern day Kolkata to satisfy their artistic thirst.

 Art Classes in Kolkata Kolkata has played a significant role in preserving traditional Bangla arts and crafts while on the other hand emphasized on the development of its new forms. 

People of Kolkata worth their salt (or fish!) by having an artist's passion tucked away somewhere in the corners of their hearts.

Here you can find some of the country’s oldest art galleries and institutions, famous for their old and contemporary artistic heritages.

The city had been an ideal ground of activity for the greats in the field of art like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Jamini Roy, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika (he was born in Assam but his artistic calibre blossomed in Kolkata), Ritwik Ghatak and many more.

Traditional arts & crafts covers wall paintings, conch-shell, bamboo, and ivory works.

Embroidery, weaving, engraving, inlaying, film and music are also important aspects of Kolkata culture. The city is home to popular art galleries showcasing an assorted range of painting, sculptures, and contemporary works of art and exhibitions.

Major Art Schools in Kolkata

Art Gallery in Kolkata
Debashis Dev Roy Art School
Address: 125, Dum Dum Park, Swarna Mayur Appartment, 1st Floor, P.O. - Bangur Avenue, Kolkata -700055, West Bengal, India, Dum Dum Park, Kolkata, West Bengal 700055
Phone: 098740 94338

Chitralekha School of Art
Address: Sagarika Apartment, 8/C Arobinda Sarani, PO ITALGACHA, DUM DUM, KOLKATA 700079.
Phone: 070034 43626

SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS
Address: 28/1, Arya Vidyalaya Rd, Baidyapara, Sahid Nagar, Haltu, Kolkata, West Bengal 700078

SHILPI BHARATI Art School
Address: Milan Tirtha Club, Selimpur Rd, Dhakuria, Selimpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700031

Academy of Arts
Address: 79/24B, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Rd, Ripon Street, Maula Ali, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal 700014

Kala Bhawan Affiliated by Akriti school of fine art
Address: 266/1, Raipur Rd E, Bijoygarh, Sree Colony, Regent Estate, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700092

Colour Art School
Address: 21 land mark sanghashree playground dhalua kath pol, Dhalua, Garia, Kolkata, West Bengal 700152
Phone: 092316 52272

Canvas School Of Art & Culture
Address: 5/17, Prince Golam Mohammad Shah Rd, Jubilee Park, Golf Gardens, Tollygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700095

MONALISA ART SCHOOL
Address: Barasat Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School Road, Bhatrapally, Kolkata, West Bengal 700126
Phone: 084201 19176

Blossom Art Academy
Address: 198, Sarat Bose Rd, Dum Dum Cantonment, Subhash Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700065

Anthelion School of Art
Address: 1/37, Poddar Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700068
Phone: 097335 04525

Major Art Galleries in Kolkata

Art Gallery

Visit popular art galleries of the city to explore the cultural richness of Kolkata. Here you will find every reason why it is called “Cultural capital of India”. 

he city is dotted with numerous art galleries is a popular destination for art and craft lovers. The Centre of International Modern Art or CIMA art gallery opened in 1993 has established itself as a premier art center of India. 

CIMA Gallery Pvt Ltd
Address: Sunny Towers, 2nd Floor, 43, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
Phone: 033 2485 8717

The Harrington Street Arts Centre
Address: 8, Suite No. 5 & 25B, 2nd Floor, Ho Chi Minh Sarani Road, opposite The American Consulate, Kolkata, West Bengal 700071
Phone: 033 2282 9220

Daughtor Art Worldwide - Art Gallery in Kolkata
Address: EC-45, EC Block, Sector 1, Saltlake, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064

Noty Binodini Memorial Art Gallery
Address: 79/3/4, Bidhan Sarani, Sovabazar, Hati Bagan, Kolkata, West Bengal 700006

Experimenter Ballygunge Place
Address: 45, Ballygunge Place, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700019
Phone: 033 4602 6457

Emami Art
Address: Emami Tower, 687 Anandapur, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107

Chitrakoot Art Gallery
Address: 55,Gariahat Road,Presidency Court, Kolkata-700019 Landmark - Axis Bank, West Bengal 700019
Phone: 033 2461 8812

Kolkata Centre for Creativity
Address: Dipak Road, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Anandapur, Adarsha Nagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700107
Phone: 033 6623 2300

Verandah art
Address: 10A, Lee Rd, Sreepally, Bhowanipore, Kolkata, West Bengal 700020
Phone: 098310 12725

Find beautiful portraits of Abanindra Nath Tagore, Jamini Roy, Gopal Ghosh and other acclaimed artists of Bengal in Chitrakoot art gallery. The popularity of art galleries are evident from the fact that they often find mention in the wish list of tourists and visitors and have emerged as the major points of entertainment and recreation in Kolkata.

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