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Canvas & Conversation

Where MBA Grinds Meet Paint Splatters

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Anita Gurung

13 June 2026 3 min read 119 views

Canvas & Conversation

Are you tired of staring at Excel sheets until the rows and columns start dancing the Maruni? Do your dreams look like a bland PowerPoint presentation? Well, fear not, weary wanderer of the corporate path. On Monday, June 15, the KUSOM Creative Club is hosting an intervention for your soul. Forget the MBA jargon for a few hours and head over to Balkumari for "Canvas & Conversation." It’s an evening designed for people who want to paint, but aren’t quite ready to go full Van Gogh and lose an ear over it.

Rs 300: Cheaper Than Your Existential Crisis

For a measly Rs 300, you get all the art materials you need to unleash your inner genius—or at least your inner mess-maker. Seriously, that’s less than the price of a fancy latte and a questionable pastry in Thamel. You aren't just paying for paint and brushes; you’re paying for the therapeutic right to smear colors on a canvas and pretend it’s "abstract expressionism" when it’s actually just a blob that looks vaguely like a sad yak. It’s the most affordable therapy in Lalitpur, and unlike your counselor, the canvas won’t judge you for your life choices.

Jamming, Painting, and Networking (Minus the Awkwardness)

The real highlight here isn't just the art; it’s the "Jamming after Painting" part. Usually, networking involves wearing an uncomfortable suit, handing out business cards that nobody reads, and laughing at the boss's mediocre jokes. Here, the atmosphere is actually relaxed. You’ll meet creative minds who are just as confused about the future as you are, providing the perfect environment to turn small talk into actual, meaningful connections. Who knows? You might meet your future business partner while trying to figure out which shade of blue best represents your student debt.

Event Logistics (For the Serious Folk)

If you need the cold, hard data to convince your brain it’s worth leaving the house, here is the breakdown:

  • Event Name: Canvas & Conversation (Jamming after Painting)

  • Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

  • Time: 4:00 PM onwards

  • Venue: KUSOM, Balkumari, Lalitpur

  • Entry Fee: Rs 300 (covers all materials)

  • Highlights: Painting, jamming, and actual human connection

  • Organizer: @kusomcreativeclub

Aayo Gorkhali: Paint Your Way to Greatness

The KUSOM Creative Club is throwing the doors open, so stop lurking in the library and join the chaos. Whether you are a professional artist or someone who can barely draw a straight line with a ruler, you’ll fit right in. It’s time to show the world that Gorkhali creativity goes beyond just grit and bravery—we can make a mess with a paintbrush, too! Don’t let your Monday evening be another forgettable snooze-fest. Show up, paint something weird, and jam out. After all, the best strategies are often painted, not written. See you there!

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Anita Gurung

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