The gallery organizes and hosts talks on art and culture by speakers, seminars, film screenings as well as workshops and guided walks throughout the year.

[6] NGMA Bangalore currently houses approximately 500 exhibits that are spread across a corridor, tiny rooms and large spacious halls that span two floors.

The exhibits have been displayed - classified into broad categories - according to different time periods, art schools and by artists.

Sculptures by the likes of S. Dhanpal and Kanayi Kunhiraman as well as artworks by Arpita Singh and Anjolie Ela Menon are a part of the extensive collection.

In addition to permanent display of the paintings and sculptures, this NGMA also showcases national and international exhibitions regularly.