Notable artists to take part in Mysuru’s first ‘Meet the Artists’ event

In a boost to the city’s cultural landscape, The Art Park: Meet the Artists event will be held in Mysuru on March 22 at Heritage House between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The day-long programme will bring together artists, offering art lovers an opportunity to witness creativity in action in a heritage setting. The event is being organised in association with Bharath Hospital and the Institute of Oncology and aims to showcase talent through live art demonstrations and exhibitions. A. Devaraju, dean of CAVA, will be the chief guest.

Bhagya Ajaikumar, president of The Art Park, who is also the founder and director of the Swasti Contemporary Art Gallery, Bengaluru, is organising the event.

Regarding the initiative, Ms. Ajaikumar said that Art Park Bengaluru regularly hosts events on the second Sunday of every month at prominent venues, bringing together nearly 25 artists and creating a vibrant interface with the public since 2014.

“This is the first time we are conducting the event in Mysuru, a city known for its rich heritage. Renowned and award-winning artists are expected to participate. It will also provide budding artists an opportunity to interact with established names and gain valuable exposure,” Ms. Ajaikumar, who also serves as director of Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology and the International Human Development Upliftment Academy, Mysuru, said in a press release.