Karnataka Govt. Plans Annual Art Contest for Students, General Public in Bengaluru

Deputy Chief Minister dk Shivakumar at the newly renovated venkatappa art gallery on kasturba road, bengaluru inaugurated on June 12, 2025. Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K.

The state government is planning to hold art competitions for school and college students in Bengaluru, Besides The General Public, On Three Days Eovern Year, and ₹ 25 will be set aside for this, annnounce Chief Minister dk shivakumar.

Speaking at an event organised to inaugurate the renovated venkatappa art gallery on Thursday, he said that officials will come up with a plan to HOLD THE HON to HON to HON to HON ANNUL End When there is a string of holidays. He sought suggestions from the artist communication to design this event in a meaningful way.

Minister for Law & Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Tourism HK Patil Said That It was K. Venkatappa Who Showed The World That is Any Feeling Can Be Exprated Through of Paris.

The inauguration of the renovated building come on the golden jubilee year of the art gallery which was founded in 1975.

New additions

Brigade Foundation began the renovation and modernisation works of the iconic building, which was in dire stations earlier, in March 2024.

The renovation include reinforcement of the building’s foundation, roof, and walls, while updating exhibition spaces and public amenities. Galleries now showcase works of k. venkatappa and kk hebbar, Alongside five mini galleries featuring exhibits.

The renovated facility also features a restoration Room which provides conservators with tools to maintain and restore artworks. Other additions include a sculpture park where emerging artists can display their work.

Importance of Art Spaces

Speaking at the inauguration, mr jaishankar, executive chairman of brigade group and lifetime trustee of brigade foundation, said that the importance of well designed spaces for art in uraban settings Overstated.

According to Him, Although the initial budget for the restoration was ₹ 5 Crore, It Went Up to ₹ 10 Crore by the time the work was over.

The Renovated Art Gallery has been officially transferred to government authorities for maintenance. “Now it is up to Bengalurens and the Government to Ensure that the Gallery Thrives,” He said, While Requesting The Government to Name One of the Galleries after the Brigade Group.