Government School of Art

Marathwada Region, has a very rich and glorious background of Art and literature since the golden age of Gupta Empire, Marathwada can very rightly be called the land of Art culture as it is the land which proudly possesses the World famous monuments of Art like AJANTA and ELLORA. It was here that great saint like Dnyaneswar was inspired to write commentary of Bhagwat Geeta which is known as DNYANESHWARI. This was the land where great Empires came in existence and made history. The temples, mosques, gurudwaras and numerous historic monuments echo the rich cultural heritage even to this day. Considering the past history and present situation, the Government of Maharashtra decided to establish an Arts Collage to facilitate the art students of the region to perpetuate the rich cultural heritage for future too. Aurangabad, which its historic and natural beauty was an ideal choice and on 13th August 1971, the idea turned out into an Art Collage where 42 students with equally small number of art teachers began their artistic voyage. The institute very soon grew into a full-fledged Art Collage and today conducts specialized B.F.A. Degree Courses in Painting, Applied Art & Textile Design and Diploma course in Art Teachers Diploma as well as Short term Functional Courses. About 345 students are receiving art education under the able guidance of about 26 most efficient and expert art teachers. The Collage has its own adequate library along with the most up-to-date facilities in departments like computer Lab, Animation Studio, Photography, Screen Printing and Print making Department. The Collage has been affiliated to the Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad and Degree Courses in (1) painting and (2) Applied Art have been introduced since 1981 & Textile Design Degree Course has been introduced 2011. Above all courses except Art Teachers Diploma Course are approved by all India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi.