Gallery in Minsk Concept Hall The gallery features folk crafts and modern applied art: linen, wooden pieces, ceramic, glass, straw and woven items, paintings, graphics and clothing. Tours can be arranged with expert guides. 5 Oktyabrskaya str., office 213 (Minsk Concert Hall, 1st floor). Metro: Pervomaiskaya. Tel. 289-19-80.
Leonid Shchemelev City Art Gallery Art exhibitions 1st hall permanent exhibition of art by the peoples artist of Belarus, Leonid Shchmelev; 2nd hall display changes monthly (paintings, graphics, sculptures and photographs). Open from Tu-Sa 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
49 Pr. Rokossovskogo. Tel. 291-16-76, 249-68-84.
Kontseptsia (Concept) A modern art gallery with paintings, graphics, sculptures, decorative and applied arts and folk crafts. Art historians services are available. Open from Mo-Sa 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 20/9 K.Marks str. (entrance at the back). Metro: Oktiabrskaya/Kupalovskaya, Ploshchad Lenina. Tel.227-17-96, F:206-67-50.
Lasandr-Art Classic and modern realism: paintings, sculptures, graphics and watercolours on permanent display. Entrance is free. Guided tours and expert consultations can be booked. Open from Mo-Sa 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 24 Romanovskaya Sloboda. Metro: Frunzenskaya. Tel. 227-79-46.
Podzemka Shop-gallery selling contemporary alternative art: photographs, paintings, posters, glassware and wooden items, ethnic jewellery, clothes and accessories. Cult films and music are also available. Art exhibitions, presentations can be held at your request. Open from Mo-Sa 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Su 10 a.m.-6 p.m.43 pr. Nezavisimosti. Metro: Ploshchad Pobedy. Tel. 288-20-36, GSM 620-10-62. Internet: www.podzemka.org
Slavutiya Maistry (Famous Masters) This gallery features folk crafts and contemporary pieces by Belarusian artists: items made of flax, straw, wood and ceramic. (Credit cards: V, MC). Open from Mo-Fr 10 a.m.- 7p.m. and Sa 10 a.m.-5 p.m.. 6 Nab.Kommunalnaya. Metro: Nemiga. Tel. 283-28-25.
Ruchnaya Rabota (Hand-made) A show room of art and gifts: paintings, graphics, posters, replicas of classical art, original tapestries, batik, clothes and accessories, china, wooden and leather gifts. Custom made souvenirs. Fillets, ready-made frames and supplies for artists available. Innovative artworks by trendy artists. Open daily from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 50 Surganova str., office 78 (Riga shopping centre). Tel. GSM 559-88-81.
University of Culture Art Gallery Exhibitions by both established and young artists. Paintings, graphics, sculptures and folk decorative and applied arts are on show. Open from We-Su 11 a.m.-7p.m. 1 Oktiabrskaya Pl. (The Palace of the Republic). Metro: Oktiabrskaya/Kupalovskaya. Tel. 227-26-12.
