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Kalamandal , Dharwad, an Art- oriented Trust , commenced its activities in the early
90’s. Dharwad is a noted place in the cultural arena of our country, with its
significant contribution to music, literature and fine Arts. It was Dharwad
which started one of the oldest Art schools in Karnataka for education in Fine
arts, way back in 1935.
Kalamandala has been striving to further this Art awareness
through its incessant art activities both in Dharwad and in the neighbouring
towns and cities. It endeavours to familiarise the contemporary National and International
Art-trends and experimentations to the people. Over the years, Kalamandala has been active
holding exhibitions, art camps, seminars, workshops, summer classes for
children and so on, constantly. Apart from this, Kalamandal has been quite successfully
showcasing the both traditional and experimental plays of different languages
to the audience of Dharwad. Every month,
films based on art and artists and short films are regularly screened. As a
special feature, every year, art appreciation workshops are conducted both in
Dharwad and other major cities, and this programme is very much appreciated and well received. Kalamandal
has been taking keen interest in promoting the young upcoming artists by giving
fellowship and financial assistance to conduct shows.
In 1993, Kalamandala
had organised a camp for the women- artists for the first time in
Karnataka, and the works done in the camp
were auctioned and the proceeds were donated to the development of the gallery
in Dharwad. During the catastrophes of the earthquake in Latur, Gujarat,
Kashmir, war in kargil, and the flood in Uttarkhanda, kalamandala had organised
painting exhibitions, and the proceeds of those exhibitions were
donated to the Government of India, to help the victims.
Kalamandal has many more dream projects in the coming years
to enlighten and enrich the people of this region.
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