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A Town? more like Rajasthan’s open-air art gallery!
Situated in Rajasthan, Ramgarh Shekhawati is more than just a town. It’s a tale of history, a testimony of traditions and an open-air art gallery that leaves travellers spellbound. Recently, it saw various artistes and healers come together to attend the Vedaaranya Heritage and Healing (VHAH) Festival, hosted by the non-profit Shruti Foundation in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Shekhawati Chapter. Here, we unwrap this hidden Rajasthani gem and take a look at some interesting sites to explore.
Also known as Ramgarh Sethan, the town was recognised by its ‘Seths’ and emerged as one of the wealthiest towns in 19th-century India. According to Rajasthan Tourism, it was established in 1791, when merchant families such as the Poddars from neighbouring regions like Sikar migrated to the town at the behest of their rulers. Located 50km away from the city of Jhunjhunu, Ramgarh Shekhawati was declared a heritage town by the Rajasthan Government in 2017 for its historic architecture.
Children and young people will have an opportunity to see their creations displayed digitally in an exhibition at one of Scotland’s national galleries.
The 2025 Worcester 100 Open Art Exhibition will be held at the Artery Gallery, Croft Walk, from Saturday 8 to Saturday, March 15.
The free event will showcase a range of artistic styles, including paintings, prints, photography, and sculptures.
Opening times will vary throughout the week.
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Three in five small UK museums and galleries fear closure amid declining revenue, new research suggests
Three in five small museums and galleries in the UK fear closure amid declining revenue and footfall, research published this week suggests. The survey of 40 small, independent attractions—those with fewer than 100,000 annual visitors—also found that four in five (78%) reported the current period as the most challenging the sector has faced, while over half (58%) said overall income has not returned to its pre-Covid levels.
The research, conducted by the cloud platform GoDaddy in partnership with the charity Kids in Museums, surveyed small museums as well as galleries, historic buildings and heritage sites. Alison Bowyers, the executive director of Kids in Museums, tells The Art Newspaper that UK museums are suffering more than their counterparts in mainland Europe.
