NAFA Gallery:
This gallery is housed in Sita Bhavan, a neo- classical old Rana palace Naxal, Kathmandu. The gallery has two sections: Birendra Art Gallery - a permanent hall which displays works of eminent contemporary painters and sculptors. The second hall is used for occasional exhibitions of established or newly emerging artists of the country. The Gallery runs under the aegis of Arts and crafts Department, Royal Nepal Academy.

Srijana Contemporary Art Gallery:
A cooperative venture of a group of contemporary painters and sculptors, this Gallery regularly organizes various Art exhibitions solo and group shows. Besides, this gallery possess a wide collection of contemporary works from many established names to exciting new names. Also. the gallery runs morning and evening Art Classes. The Gallery is located inside Bhrikutimandap Exhibition grounds, Kathmandu.

J Art Gallery:
Located in the prestigious address of Durbarmarg, Kathmandu - a minute walk from the Royal Palace, the Gallery is specially noted for the exhibitions, display and sale of authentic works of the established painters of Nepal. The gallery is well patronized by the diplomatic and expatriate community of Kathmandu.

NEF-ART (Nepal Fine Art) Gallery:
A few minutes walk down the street of Gabahal from the fabled Patan Durbar Square, the gallery is specially noted for its bias for traditional Nepalese paintings and sculptures. The gallery holds occasional exhibition of traditional (Nepalese) paintings locally known as 'Paubhas'. Paubhas display an idealistic type of expression, flat bright colors, intricate outline - primarily of Buddhist or Hindu pantheon.

Moti Azima Gallery:
Located inside a nondescript narrow facade of a three storied building, in Bhimsenthan (on the way to Visnumati bridge), Kathmandu the exterior is deceptive. For, inside the gallery contains a unique collection of traditional utensils, handmade dolls representing different ethnic groups and social customs of Nepal, excellent samples of local handicraft works and above all the whole house represents a typical medieval house holds environ of a Newar family. Owned by a private entrepreneur, the gallery is a local style boutique - shop - embracing all the typicalities available. The gallery is open till Sunday through Friday.

Nepal Art Council Gallery:
Situated in Babar Mahal- on the way to Tribhuvan International Airport, the Gallery has an excellent space area for exhibitions. The gallery occasionally exhibitions of paintings and sculptures. Owned by a local non - governmental organization the gallery is noted for the display of works of selected artists of the country and abroad.

Bamboo Gallery

Introduction from the people of the gallery.

The Bamboo Gallery is the result of dreams and chance.
For several years we had dreamt of having a place for artists and art lovers to meet, to encourage each other, look at paintings, drink tea together, and relax; a place where with like-minded the work of new artists can be enjoyed. Our intention is not only to display well-known artists but also to seek out and exhibit new young Nepalese talents. Sadly, resources precluded the only suitable settings we saw until, by chance, we discovered this place which we felt had the potential for the kind of atmosphere and accessibility we were seeking.

Only after we had moved in did we discover it was once the home of the well-known artist, designer and journalist, Desmond Doig. With his death Kathmandu lost someone who contributed a great deal to this country and we believe he would have approved of what we are doing.

His past home had been empty for a number of years and a lot had to be done before we could open. In three months we had started to create the atmosphere we were looking for-the bamboo have been growing and reproducing themselves miraculously, we have a few chairs to relax in, tables on which to set cups and plates, and we have on display the works of seven prominent artists as “Monsoon Collection”.

It is still very much in its early stages and we have many plans to develop it further.

We hope you will enjoy this modest effort and encourage us by dropping in from time to time to help create the atmosphere we seek.

Thank you for visiting.

Jan Salter
Man Bahadur Shrestha

Address: Maharajgunj, Opposite the American Embassy.
Phone: 412507

Siddartha Art Gallery

Siddartha Art Gallery is the brainchild of dedicated art connoisseur Sangeeta Thapa and has been in existence for over ten years. Siddartha Art Gallery was started by Ms Thapa along with prominent artist and poet Shashikala Tiwari to promote contemporary Nepalese art and to serve as a meeting point for artists. They have held over sixty exhibitions in eleven years and the Gallery has earned the reputation of being the foremost art organization in the country. Furthermore, they have also organized shows for artists from India, Pakistan, Malaysia, Japan, Australia, England, France, Belgium, Holland and the United States of America.

The gallery has also organized workshops in ceramics, art installations and print making and slide shows and lectures by visiting artists. With a stress on quality they offer their service-evaluation and restoration-to serious collectors and buyers of contemporary Nepalese art.

Address: Siddartha Art Gallery, Baber Mahal Revisited
Phone: 411122
Email: sthapa@mos.com.np