About
Established in 1888 as a state-supported ivory carving school, the College of Fine Arts Kerala has grown into one of India’s foremost institutions for visual arts education. With a legacy rooted in traditional craftsmanship and academic excellence, the college today offers professional programs in Painting, Sculpture, and Applied Art. It remains committed to nurturing critical thinking, creative inquiry, and cultural engagement in the field of contemporary art.
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Prof. Shijo Jacob
Mission
The College of Fine Arts Kerala is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous environment for visual arts education. Through its core disciplines — Painting, Sculpture, and Applied Art — the college supports critical thinking, creative exploration, and the development of individual artistic voice.
Our mission is to nurture skilled and thoughtful practitioners who can respond to the evolving needs of contemporary art and society. By balancing tradition with innovation, the college encourages students to engage with cultural histories while embracing new ideas and technologies.
We aim to cultivate a space that promotes research, collaboration, and social relevance — where artists are empowered to question, create, and contribute meaningfully. Through academic excellence, community engagement, and global dialogue, the College of Fine Arts Kerala strives to shape a future generation of artists rooted in context and open to the world.
Administration
Meet the people guiding the vision, academics, and operations of the College.
