Cholamandal Artist's VillageFor the lovers of arts and paintings the Cholamandal Artist's Village is the haven to explore. The village is only 9 km from Chennai city. In 1964 some students of Madras School of Arts and crafts formed the present institution. The institution came out at that time when no such institutes existed. Late K.C.S Paniker was the founder principal of the institute. Today all the artists live here as a community nurturing their skills and resources.
Cholamandal Artist's Village in Chennai has an exclusive permanent art gallery where all the notable exhibitions of art and culture are held. In this unique artists village you will find the marvelous Sculptures made of granite; wood, copper and bronze. They are made by the artists of this village. There is also an open-air theater which serves as a platform for performing arts. All the performing artists and also the poetry recitation sessions, dance rehearsals are done here.
All the Indian arts of batik, pottery and paintings are prepared here by the artists of this Cholamandalam village. Shop the exclusive pieces of terracotta and batik from this village. Cholamandal Artist's Village is the center or meeting place of all the notable international artists in a rural surrounding.
If you are not an artist but take interest in rural art form then this is the place to be. You cab see the artists works in front of you here. Cholamandal Artist's Village is able to give you a fine accommodation facility. A fantastic Guest House is there with two units. Each unit is flanked by a working/living place, kitchen, toilet, rest place and also a superb balcony providing you the picturesque view of sea waters. And if you are a budding artist there are two Artist Studios. Each studio is equipped with large studio, kitchen and toilet; making for a complete comfortable accommodation for you.
In your Excursion from Chennai, you must visit this haven of art and culture. Interestingly a guest house is donated by the West German Govt to the Cholamandal Artist's Village, which is now used for foreign artists. Also the TCL donated two artist studios for the students from all over the country. However each resident artist has his/her own art gallery and studio.
Here you will get those artistic pieces of paintings of Gods and Goddesses. Besides, you will get modern arts in oils, graphics, prints etc. While you are visiting the Attractions around Chennai a visit to this asylum of art and culture is must.
