Location
Cholamandal Artists' Village is situated on the East Coast Road,
some eight kilometres further south of the Chennai city. The place
represents an important arts centre in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Cholamandal Artists' Village is built over eight hectares of land in
the Injambakkam region which exists as an extension of the Chennai
city. The place stands on the coastal plains of Chennai and lies
close to the sea, Bay of Bengal. Cholamandal Artists' Village is a
great tourist destination in the vicinity of the popular
metropolitan city.
History
Prior to 1965 the region was one sparsely populated or abandoned
region lying south of the famous city. The much epitomized village
came into being following the initiative taken by a group of artists
and the inception of a self sustaining arts centre in the year 1965.
In the same year a group of regional artists bought the land here
and started the institution. The place was named after the regional
patrons that is Cholas, who had made great contributions in the
past. Cholamandal Artists' Village houses cottages of a score of
reputed artists who devote their lives to arts.
Overview
The place features a calm and serene environment, ideal for the
artists at work. There are small cottages which serve as the
residential places for the artists of the community. Two art
galleries at Cholamandal Artists' Village exhibit the works of the
resident artists. The galleries feature great collection of
paintings and sculptures that are on sale. Each resident artist has
his own gallery and a studio, wherein his personal contributions are
housed. There is an open air theatre meant for performances by the
artists. The Guest House, donated by the German Government, provides
for the accommodation at Cholamandal. The place is fast becoming a
great destination of cultural exchange.
Accessibility
Cholamandalam Artists' Village is located at a distance of about 18
kms from Chennai city center. The place can be accessed by taking a
bus to the Injambakkam township. It takes about 45 minutes to reach
the place in a bus. A more convenient means would be by hiring a
taxi from the city.
Contacts
To avail further information contact
The Secretary
Cholamandal Artists' Village
Injambakkam Chennai 600 041
Tel. No. 91-44-4926092
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