Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath is a prominent visual art complex located on Kumara Krupa Road in central Bengaluru, Karnataka. Established as a cultural institution, it houses multiple art galleries, a permanent collection including Mysore traditional paintings, folk and tribal art, and leather puppets, and the College of Fine Arts. Known for promoting Karnataka's artistic heritage and contemporary art, it hosts regular exhibitions and the annual Chitra Santhe art fair, making it a key centre for art education and display.

Visitors can expect a multi-building art complex with 13 galleries displaying permanent collections and rotating exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, folk art, and photography. The campus includes museums for Mysore traditional paintings, folk and tribal art, and leather puppets, plus studios, a College of Fine Arts, an auditorium, open-air theatre, library, and art shop. The setting is urban and campus-like with landscaped grounds, sculpture displays, and spaces for workshops and cultural events.