Werdi Budaya

Was built in 1973 to the design of the prominent Balinese architect, Ida Bagus Tugur, as a showplace for Bali's perfoming and fine arts. Strategically situated on Jalan Nusa Indah, Abian Kapas, Denpasar, the Art Center has three art galleries, including one permanent art collection, and several outdoors stages and perfomance pavilions, including the huge open stage and arena, Ardha Candra. Local artist, dance and drama groups, and the music school, ISI, all utilize the seminar and exhibition halls on a regular basis. Since 1979, the Festival of the Arts has been investigated as an annual fixture at the Art Center.