Dedicated to showcasing Contemporary Art and Photography, Mehrva Gallery is committed to the promotion of both national and international artists. Located in the centre of the city close to the campuses of both the University of Art and Tehran University, the Gallery is a centreof excellence for contemporary art and is an effective presence in the cultural life of Tehran. The Gallery was opened in June 2006. The central aim of the Gallery is to encourage and provide a venue for young emerging artists working in all branches of visual art to show their work alongside more established artists. Several times a year, the Gallery will present installations by both new and wellknown artists. Mehrva Gallery prides itself in providing a space for workshops and a place for a dialogue between the Arts and the community.