College Of Art & Design

The College Of Art & Design is located at 66 Balrampur House in Allahabad. It’s an old building with a lot of character and history. You can see it in the high ceilings and the way the light comes into the studios in the afternoon. We don't have a lot of high-tech gadgets or modern furniture, but we have plenty of space for people to sit and work on their art projects. There is usually a faint smell of paint, clay, or charcoal in the air depending on which room you are in. It’s a bit messy, to be honest, with sketches and materials scattered around, but that’s just how art goes. We don’t try to act like a big corporate office or a polished institution. We’re more of a group of people who just enjoy making things and teaching others how to do the same. The students are always carrying around big portfolios or wooden frames through the hallways. Uttar Pradesh summers can be really tough, so we try to get the most difficult work done in the cooler mornings before it gets too hot. We have been part of the Allahabad community for a long time now. Most people know the Balrampur House area quite well. We don’t have a fancy mission statement or a marketing plan. We just want to make sure there is a place in our city where people can come and learn to draw without a lot of pressure. It’s a relaxed spot for creative folks to hang out.