Voluntary Artists Studio Thimphu

Thimphu


This studio and art gallery exists to promote local artists, to provide vocational training for young artists and to act as an artists' creative meeting venue. It's a great place to plug into the Thimphu art scene, check out the latest modern and traditional art in the exhibition hall and chat with artists. Some artwork is displayed in the public park outside.


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