Gallery 108 launches ‘Art for Relief’

Gallery 108 in Kathmandu is turning donated artwork into flood relief. The gallery’s new ‘Art for Relief’ initiative brings together artists and art lovers to support communities affected by Nepal’s recent flash floods.

Each participating artist will donate one work. Gallery 108 will exhibit and sell the pieces at accessible prices, directing 100 percent of the proceeds to food, shelter, essential supplies and assistance for affected families.

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This was a spontaneously planned initiative as we were reflecting on how, as an art community, we could contribute since not everyone could go to the field.

Owner Sugat Ratna Shakya said the initiative emerged spontaneously as the art community considered how to help when not everyone could travel to the affected areas. The gallery will manage the exhibition, promotion, sales and coordination without seeking profits or commissions.

The exhibition began on August 30 and will continue for three months at Gallery 108, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu. It is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and admission is free.

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This will be an ongoing exhibit for three months, where the gallery will not seek profits or commissions, but rather look for ways to contribute to the disaster relief.