Established over a century ago as the Natal Society of Arts Gallery, the KZNSA is a significant membership-driven institution for contemporary visual culture in KwaZulu-Natal. The Gallery has five exhibition spaces, each devoted to a specific artistic form. The Main and Mezzanine Galleries focus on contemporary art, The Nivea Gallery promotes emerging artists, The Electric Gallery is a multimedia and audiovisual space for exhibitions of installations and new media and is also home to the prestigious Young Artist Project. The gift shop sells authentic craft, books and various items of jewelry and homeware, and the Arts Café serves light meals and coffee. The Durban Centre for Photography is also located in the gallery and offers regular workshops, lectures, and dark room access.