Mangalore: The Coastal photographers/painters association has elected kote Prasad Alva of Prasad Arts Gallaery as its president of the new year executive Committee(2011-12).
Alva, himself a painter of note, has helped many a budding artist to exhibit his/her works at the Gallery in Ballal bagh, over the years and done a lot of service towards Arts in 25 years.
Permude Mohan Kumar was chosen Vice-president of the Chavadi(Hall). There are 18 artists in the executive Committee.
These coastal artists are organizing an exhibition of their paintings at Kadri Park on December 18 under the name of ‘Kudla Mela’ which is the third such event in a row.