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Introduction
Nepal is full of voices and emotions which are the seed for birth of art. The history of art in Nepal goes back to thousands of years. Still today art, architecture and culture remains as the most precious glory for Nepal. Cravings and sculptures in Nepalese temples dating back to thousands of years ago state how skilled and meditative Nepalese were. Although Nepalese art has been pacing down or even erasing itself through various aspects.
But there are still many art spaces in Kathmandu promoting, conserving and giving hope for development of art in Nepal. These spaces for art not only proves the existence of art but also shows the views captured within Nepalese artists to the world. Due to which I have collected 6 art places in Nepal with details.
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Ms.Sudikshya Dongol
I have worked with Ms.Sudikshya Dongol (founder of Kalashala | Art Content Creator | Volunteer at Mikha Nepal) for writing this article as I haven’t explored enough of art in Kathmandu. She provided me with this list of these art spaces for this article, which was a great help. Also it is among the most fun and happy articles I have ever written. I hope this article will be beneficial for these art spaces as well as to all my readers for easy navigation or exploration of the artistic side of Kathmandu and overall Nepal.
- This list is not a hierarchical list nor a top 6 list but just a list of art spaces I discovered.
- Do get updated before going to the exhibitions.
The Kalā Salon
The Kalā Salon is an art space located in Patan, Lalitpur with the main philosophy of providing support for art and providing a platform for artists. As a non-profit, all gallery sales go into a fund that will in turn support artist’s residencies and carefully thought out arts education outreach activities.
- Established: 2022 A.D
- Founder: Sophia Laxmi Pandé
- Open: Only during Exhibition (Soon to be open throughout the year)
- Entry Fee: Free
- Gallery Hours: Open every day when an exhibition is up
- 11 A.M to 6 P.M
- Location: 5th and 6th Floor (Above QFX Cinemas) Chhaya Center, Thamel
- Contact
Classic Gallery
Classic Gallery is an art space located in Patan, Lalitpur which provides space for Events ,Exhibitions, Art class, Meetings, Meditation Classes and Many More. Classical Gallery was established in 2014 with the objective to promote and preserve Nepali Art. A latest addition to the Nepal gallery world, Classic Gallery has already organized several exhibitions for local and international artists. Local Women Artist’s Residency Program is also one of such promotion programs organized by Classic Gallery to provide common space and platform for local women artists to work, share their ideas and learn from each other and to exhibit the outcome in a group exhibition.
- Established: 2014 A.D
- Founder: Sarita Dongol
- Open: All around the year
- Entry Fee: Free
- Gallery Hours: Gallery opens Sunday to Friday
- 10:00 A.M- 6:00 P.M (summer)
- 10:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M (winter)
- Saturday 10:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M
- Location: M8HG+P79, Chakupat Rd, Lalitpur 44600
- Contact
Gallery Mcube
Gallery Mcube is an art space located in Patan, Lalitpur. Gallery Mcube, founded by visual artist Manish Lal Shrestha in 2011 A.D, stands as the premier contemporary visual art center in Nepal. Located in the heart of Patan, Kathmandu, Nepal, Galley Mcube serves as a dynamic platform for promoting and showcasing contemporary art in all its forms. Mcube plays a vital role in promoting contemporary visual art culture in Nepal. By hosting exhibitions, organizing residency programs, supporting emerging artists, providing art education, and engaging with the community, Mcube strives to create an inclusive and vibrant art ecosystem that celebrates diversity and fosters creativity.
- Established: 2011 A.D
- Founder: Manish Lal Shrestha
- Open: All around the year
- Entry Fee: Free
- Gallery Hours: Gallery opens All day of the week
- 10 A.M to 7 P.M
- Location: M8HF+W33, Mitra Marg, Lalitpur 44600
- Contact
Takpa Gallery
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Takpa Gallery is an art space located in Lazimpat, Kathmandu. Takpa Gallery is a contemporary art gallery committed to supporting artistic voices from Nepal and the Himalayan region in order to bring stories rooted in the region to the fore. It provides a platform for diverse visual expressions from the region in order to engage in new conversations and inspire collaborations.
- Established: April 15, 2023 A.D
- Director: Tashi Sangpo
- Open: All around the year
- Entry Fee: Free
- Gallery Hours:
- Friday-Sunday: 11 A.M to 7 P.M
- Tuesday-Thursday: 11 A.M to 6 P.M
- Closed on Mondays
- Location: Nursery Rd, Kathmandu 44600
- Contact
Nepal Art Council
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Nepal Art Council is an art space located in Babar Mahal, Kathmandu. The Nepal Art Council (NAC) was established in 1962 A.D as a national institution, with the prime objective of promoting the art and artists of Nepal. King Mahendra was the patron, with incumbent Prime Minister Kirti Nidhi Bista as Founding President, Nepal’s leading modern artist Lain Singh Bangdel as General Secretary and independent promoter of the arts Gen. Mrigendra SJB Rana as Treasurer. It was conceived, constituted and initiated as a Public-Private partnership sponsored by the State and later registered as a service oriented non-profit, non-government, organization.
- Established: 1962 A.D
- President: Sagar SJB Rana
- Open: All around the year
- Entry Fee: Free
- Gallery Hours:
- Sunday-Friday: 10 A.M to 5 P.M
- Location: Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Contact
Siddhartha Art Gallery
Siddhartha Art Gallery is an art space located in Babar Mahal, Kathmandu. Over the past 35 years, the Gallery has organized more than 500 exhibitions. Some of the landmark events are: the retrospective exhibitions by the late Amar Chitrakar, Karna Narsingh Rana, Shashikala Tiwari, Ragini Upadhya-Grela, Uttam Nepali, Shashi Shah, and the late Tej Bahadur Chitrakar. Siddhartha Art Gallery launched 'Celebrating Line', the first-ever exhibition of drawings in the capital, a powerful anti-conflict exhibition by the eminent artist from Pokhara, Mr. Durga Baral, and an exhibition by the celebrated Bombay based artist Laxman Shreshta. The Gallery has also organized exhibitions of Nepali artists in the UK, India and Pakistan.
- Established: 1987 A.D
- Founder: Sangeeta Rana Thapa
- Open: All around the year
- Entry Fee: Free
- Gallery Hours:
- Sunday to Friday: 11 A.M–5 P.M
- Saturday: 12 A.M–5 P.M
- Location: Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Contact
