Karnataka Chitrakala Parishat

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is a visual arts complex located in Bangalore. The complex has 18 galleries. 13 of these galleries contain a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures and folk art. Other galleries are rented out for exhibitions of works by famous artists. The collection of folk art includes Mysore paintings and leather dolls. Parishat is home to the College of Fine Arts and the College of Visual Arts. Every January, Parishath organizes Chitra Santhe, a cultural event that showcases accessible art to the public. The motto of the event is "Art for all".