A cultural space in Bikaner
Residencies ● Exhibitions ● Performances ● Film Screenings ● Workshops
A space for the city.
By the people.
An open cultural commons in the heart of Bikaner — where artists make, communities gather, and anyone who needs a quiet corner can simply come and be.
Bikaner, Rajasthan
Opened 2024
Art · Culture · Community
The Idea
Not a venue. A living space.
In a city deeply rooted in heritage, art, and culture, the Centre for Life emerges as a much-needed contemporary cultural space—responding to Bikaner’s evolving urban landscape and the limited availability of accessible platforms for creative exchange, where diverse artistic expressions can coexist and evolve.
Who is this space for?
Open to visual artists, musicians, writers, performers, designers, photographers, filmmakers, researchers, and cultural practitioners—from the city and beyond—the Centre for Life is both a platform and collaborator, curating its own programmes while inviting individuals and collectives to host their own.
With an open amphitheatre and exhibition hall, it hosts artist residencies, exhibitions, performances, film screenings, workshops, discussions, children’s activities, and creative gatherings, encouraging participation over passive consumption.
Built by Dharam Sajjan Trust
Curated & run by Malang Folk Foundation
We don't own this space. We offer it — to the city, to its artists, to its wanderers, and to whoever arrives withsomething to make, share, or simply witness.
Partners
Voices of Tomorrow
Programmes & Events
What the centre holds.
Each space is designed to serve a different kind of presence — the maker, the thinker, the performer, the visitor passing through.
Workspace & Kitchenette
A working space for residents and collaborators, with a small kitchen for chai and unhurried creative life.
Open Gallery
Rotating exhibitions — photographs, art, textiles — a space that is always alive with someone's work.
Guest Room
For visiting artists, researchers, and cultural fellows — a simple, welcoming space to stay and work from.
Garden Courtyard
Desert plants, earthen pots, string lights, and open seating — the quiet heart of the centre.
Exhibition Hall
A flexible multipurpose hall for larger shows, film screenings, workshops, talks, and community discussions.
Open Amphitheatre
Red sandstone seating, open sky — for performances, folk music evenings, open mic poetry, and community gatherings.
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Wheelchair Accessible
7
days a week — always open
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Family Friendly
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open to all — no entry fee
We have participated in exhibitions in Bikaner earlier also, but have never seen such management and arrangements before. Earlier we were skeptical about sales, but our sales were better than what we do in Jaipur or Delhi.
Artisan Organisation
Craft Collective
Rajasthan
Thank you for such a well-managed platform — we got recognition and great sales.
SHG Participant
Self Help Group Member
Assam
Programmes
The centre has been alive since it opened. These are the first programmes that have unfolded in this space.
Workspace & Kitchenette
A working space for residents and collaborators, with a small kitchen for chai and unhurried creative life.
Exhibition Hall
A flexible multipurpose hall for larger shows, film screenings, workshops, talks, and community discussions.
Guest Room
For visiting artists, researchers, and cultural fellows — a simple, welcoming space to stay and work from.
Open Gallery
Rotating exhibitions — photographs, art, textiles — a space that is always alive with someone's work.
Garden Courtyard
Desert plants, earthen pots, string lights, and open seating — the quiet heart of the centre.
Open Amphitheatre
Red sandstone seating, open sky — for performances, folk music evenings, open mic poetry, and community gatherings.
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Come and create
Artists, photographers, writers, musicians — the open studio is yours. Come and work. No permission needed, no audience required.
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Come and read
Sit in the reading corner with art books, poetry, and Rajasthani culture. Floor seating, warm light, and silence when you need it.
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Organise something here
Want to host an exhibition, a workshop, a screening, or a gathering? The space is available. Get in touch and let us plan it together.
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Volunteer or support
Help us keep the centre alive — through time, skill, or resources. Every contribution goes directly into sustaining this space for the city.
