Canvass Art Studios

Canvass Art Studios is tucked away in Usmanpura, Ahmedabad. We are located near Vallabh Bhavan, which is a pretty well-known landmark in this part of the city. The studio isn't a gallery with white walls and expensive lighting. It’s a messy, creative space where we actually get our hands dirty. There are usually canvases leaning against every wall and the smell of paint is everywhere. We started this because we wanted a place in Usmanpura where art could just happen without it being too formal. A few of us work here daily, sometimes on our own projects and sometimes helping others with theirs. It is a quiet neighborhood for the most part, which helps when you need to focus. We don't have a big reception desk or a salesperson. If you come by, you’ll probably find someone with paint on their clothes. We do various types of art work and sometimes host small workshops if we have the space. The building is older, but it has character. We like being part of the Ahmedabad art scene in our own small way. It’s not about making a huge profit or being famous; it’s just about having a place to create and share what we make. Most of the people who come here are locals who just stumbled upon us or heard about us from a friend. We keep things simple and honest here without pretending to be something we are not.