nagpur with long waiting time at art galleries in the metros the tier two towns with galleries that measure up to the best in mumbai and delhi are providing a better option to local as well as national level artists rangayan a state of the art air conditioned sprawling gallery that has come up at the chitnavis centre is a good example of this reverse movement the facilities here compare with the best in bigger cities so we plan to invite national level artists to exhibit their work here said avantika chitnavis the architect of this structure and a trustee of sir gangadharrao chitnavis trust which has constructed this structure art workshops art appreciation courses exhibitions and many related events are intended to make this place buzz with activities we intend to hold thematic art exhibitions at rangayan which will involve artists from outside too says vilas kale a trustee who also adds that unique activities like a travel adda where people will come to share their experiences from an offbeat travel itinerary will add dimensions to the cultural environment here the promoters also hope to attract footfalls at the venue through a fully equipped kitchen that will cater to a multi cusine restaurant on the premises