State Gallery of Art, Chitramayee
Location of the gallery in India | |
| Established | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Location | Road Number 1, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Coordinates | 17°26′12″N 78°23′52″E / 17.43656°N 78.39783°E |
| Type | Art gallery; fine arts |
| Owner | Government of Telangana |
The State Gallery of Art, also known as Chitramayee and as the State Gallery of Fine Arts, is a public fine arts gallery located in Madhapur, Hyderabad, in the state of Telangana, India. It was established in 2004. It operates under the Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture Department of the Government of Telangana.[1][2]
History
Established in 2004 by the Department of Culture, Government of Andhra Pradesh, the gallery was created to promote fine arts and support artists across disciplines in the region.[3] Following the formation of Telangana in 2014, the gallery came under the administration of the Government of Telangana and operates under the Youth Advancement, Tourism & Culture Department of the Government of Telangana.[1]
Art exhibitions
The gallery hosts national and international art exhibitions throughout the year, featuring works by both emerging and established artists. Regular programming includes solo shows, thematic group exhibitions, photography festivals, and workshops aimed at art education and public engagement.[3][4][5]
The gallery has a strong focus on community engagement. It provides space and opportunities for local artists and regularly collaborates with educational institutions and independent curators. For instance, in 2025, the "Arts Education: Responding to Changing Landscapes" conference was held at the gallery, bringing together educators and artists to discuss arts education in Southern India.[6][7]
Location and accessibility
The State Gallery of Art is located at Road Number 1, Kavuri Hills, Madhapur in Hyderabad. It can be accessed through private or public transport.
References
- ^ a b "Chitramayee State Gallery of Art". X.com. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "State Gallery of Art in deplorable condition". The Hindu. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ a b "State Art Gallery - Hyderabad". telanganatoday.com. Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ Zhi, Zhi (14 July 2023). "What makes for good exhibition designs? Reviewing the State Gallery of Art, Hyderabad". Medium. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
- ^ "Hyderabad to host major contemporary art exhibition at Chitramayee state gallery". Deccan Chronicle. 13 October 2024. Retrieved 16 January 2026 – via The Asian Age.
- ^ "Arts Education: Responding to Changing Landscapes: A Southern Indian Conference". Retrieved 12 April 2025.
- ^ "Southern Indian Conference on Arts Education passionately dives into arts education". The New Indian Express. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 12 April 2025.