Kala Ghoda's open art gallery to reopen on Sunday

The open art gallery on K Dubash Marg in Kala Ghoda is slated to reopen this Sunday, with 11 slots booked by artisans for the first day of exhibition, which will remain open from 11 am to 6 pm every Sunday till May 2018.

The 250-metre long open gallery has 21 boxes of 15x15 foot each, rented at Rs 200 per day, giving the city's upcoming artists a prime platform to showcase their work.

Brainchild of Yuva Sena Chief Aditya Thackeray, the gallery which was inaugurated in October 2016 had been receiving a lukewarm response from artists leading the BMC to rope in Maharashtra Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC) to promote the space.

As of Monday, BMC had received 11 participants for the first exhibition which includes cartoonists, sculpturists, painters, and handicraft artists among others. "Many artists are keen on showcasing their talent at the gallery and we have been receiving several queries. It is an open platform meant for young talent which is why many upcoming artists and students from the city are approaching us," said Swati Kali, general manager, MTDC.

The BMC has also launched a page on Facebook (http://m.facebook.com/mcskalaghoda) for the gallery where interested artists can register themselves.

For Sunday's exhibition, BMC has also planned to beautify the nearby Jehangir Art Gallery Chowk. Saturday evening onward, K Dubash Marg will remain shut for motorists.