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Cholamandal Artist's Village in Chennai lies amidst a pretty casuarina grove just 9 km. away from the city of Chennai. Started in 1965, Cholamandal is an Artists' village spread on 8 acres of land 8 km. south of Adyar on Muttukadu Road on the Sea. Surrounded by an old and sparsely populated village Injambakkam, Cholamandal is today the hub of thirty painters and sculptors who have established the village and run the Artists Handicrafts Association.
Features of Cholamandal Artist's Village in Chennai
- 30 painters and sculptors of extraordinary talent acquired land for themselves in order to be able to work amidst tranquil and peaceful surroundings.
- You will find the artist here painting or sculpting through the major part of the day and applying himself the method of income from the sale of paintings and sculptures.
- Perhaps the first of its kind in the world, it is administered by an annually elected council of members.
- The village holds its own permanent gallery of paintings, sculptures as well as the display of craft work which are also for sale at very attractive prices.
- You will find an exquisite Guest House with two independent units set amidst picturesque surroundings.
- Each section is a compact unit consisting of a working or living place, kitchenette, toilet, rest place and a balcony overlooking the tranquil beauty of the sapphire sea waters.
- There are two self-sufficient Artist's Studios each featuring a large studio, toilet and kitchenette making your stay a comfortable one.
- There are some exquisite paintings and custom designed sculptures on sale at the twin Art Galleries at Cholamandal.
- There is a permanent art gallery where exhibitions are held and an open-air theatre where artists from different fields perform.
- Granite, wood, metals like copper and bronze are the medium in use for sculpting.
- Paintings of Gods and Goddesses and other subjects of modern art in vivid pastels, oils, graphic prints, a mixture of ink and water colors, with the backdrop of canvas or wood are predominant.
How to Reach Cholamandal Artist's Village in Chennai
By Air
The Kamaraj Domestic Airport and the Anna International Airport are located at Tirusulam at a distance of 20 km from the city.
By Rail
Chennai is also well connected to all the major cities in India through a wide network of railways. The rail service connects to all the main cities of the neighboring state and the country. By Road
The excellent road network of Chennai makes it easily accessible from other important cities of Tamil Nadu and the neighboring states.
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