Government College of Art & Craft, Art school in central Kolkata, India
The Government College of Art & Craft spans multiple buildings with specialized studios for painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and textile design departments.
Founded in 1854 as the School of Industrial Art, the institution moved to its current location near the Indian Museum in February 1892.
The institution played a central role in developing the Bengal School of Art movement through the guidance of Ernest Binfield Havell and Abanindranath Tagore.
Students can pursue Bachelor and Master of Fine Arts degrees through programs affiliated with the University of Calcutta at 28 Jawaharlal Nehru Road.
The college maintains original architectural elements from the 1890s, earning its designation as a Grade I Heritage Building by Kolkata Municipal Corporation.
Location: Ward No. 63, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Inception: 1854
Website: http://gcac.edu.in
GPS coordinates: 22.55719,88.35060
Latest update: May 11, 2025 12:58
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