Folklore Academy
Kerala Folklore Academy, an independent center for cultural affairs, was established on 28 June 1995. The main objective of the academy is to promote and protect the traditional art forms of Kerala.The institution works under the authority of Cultural Affairs Department, represented by Government of Kerala. The academy also offers economic aid to financially and physically weak artists. 

Contact Address:
Kerala Folklore Academy
PO Civil Station, Kannur 

Malayala Kalagramam
Malayala Kalagramam, the renowned centre for arts and culture sponsored by the A.P.Kunhiraman Trust Chennai, is situated at New Mahe, about 29 km from Kannur. The center started functioning in 1994 and conducts courses in painting, sculpture, music, dance and pottery. Besides these, seminars, symposia, extension lectures, in-service programmes and special projects in different fields of art and humanities are conducted by the Fraternity centre of the Kalagramam. It also provides Kalari (stage) for children and youngsters to practice and perform all forms of fine arts. Yoga and Sanskrit are also taught here. The views and ideas of celebrities like M.Govindan, M.P.Damodaran, K.A.Kodungalloor, Dr. K.B.Menon and A.N.Nambiar, are the sources of motivation behind the creation of the Kalagramam. Each of these persons has proved their worth in different fields, contributing to humanity. There is also a library here. 

The courses conducted here are :
1. Bharatha Natyam- Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
2. Carnatic Music- Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
3. Painting, Drawing,- 3 days a week.
Sculpturing and Murals
4. Musical Instruments- Friday, Saturday & Sunday
from 3 p.m.
5. Yoga Classes- 8 a.m. on Sundays
Visitors are allowed to watch the classes with prior permission from the Director. The Malayala Kalagramam remains closed on all Thursdays.