Kala Academy (Academy of the Arts) is a prominent cultural centre run by the Government of Goa, in Goa, India. Situated at Campal, Panjim, it is registered as a society, and was started in February 1970. The building was designed by Charles Correa. It plays the role of being an "apex body to develop music, dance, drama, fine art, folk art, literature, etc. and thereby promote (the) cultural unity of Goa."

Funded by the Government of Goa, the centre offers training through its faculty, and also organises festivals, competitions, exhibitions, workshops, seminars, and other programmes related to various forms of the local arts. It has a General Council of 28 members, a 14-member Executive Board, and advisory committees for various sections. In August 29, the government of Goa siad the structure could not be repaired or renovated and might have to be demolished.

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Culture of Goa

Organisations based in Panaji

Buildings and structures in Panaji

Cultural organisations based in India

Arts organizations established in 1970

State agencies of Goa

1970 establishments in Goa, Daman and Diu

Drama schools in India

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