Kala Kendra Jammu

Kala Kendra Jammu
Formation2006 (2006)
HeadquartersJammu
Location
Coordinates32°42′56″N 74°51′35″E / 32.7156°N 74.8596°E / 32.7156; 74.8596
Region served
India
Secretary
Javaid Rahi
Websiteculture.jk.gov.in/AboutKK.aspx

 Kala Kendra Jammu is an arts institution located in Jammu, India. It was established by the Department of Culture, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, with support from the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and became operational in 2006.[1]   The institution hosts programmes related to visual and performing arts, including exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and cultural events.[2]

History

Construction of the Kala Kendra complex began in 1995 and was completed in 2006.[3] The institution was established to support cultural and artistic activities in the Jammu region.

Architecture

Kendra Gate, Jammu

The building incorporates elements associated with Kashmiri, Dogra, and Ladakhi architectural styles along with modern construction techniques.[4]

Facilities and activities

Kala Kendra includes galleries, studios, a library, and exhibition spaces used for art exhibitions and cultural programmes.[5]   The institution has hosted exhibitions related to painting, photography, sculpture, manuscripts, and regional art traditions.[6]

Painting Gallery

Functionaries

The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir serves as the ex-officio president of the society. Javaid Rahi serves as secretary of the institution.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dr-karan-singh-inaugurates-jk-art-exhibition-at-kala-kendra/
  2. ↑ "CS declares open 7-Day exhibition at Kala Kendra Jammu – Rising Kashmir".
  3. ↑ https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/no-govt-funding-multiplicity-control-render-kala-kendra-defunct/
  4. ↑ https://www.newsonair.gov.in/jk-jkrlm-set-to-organize-3rd-edition-of-saras-aajeevika-mela-at-kala-kendra/
  5. ↑ "3 day international art exhibition inaugurated at Kala Kendra". Greater Kashmir. 13 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "CS inaugurates exhibition of rare artefacts in Jammu". 25 November 2024.
  7. ↑ "Dr Javaid Rahi gets additional charge of Secretary, Kala Kendra Society". 21 December 2023.

   

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