Government College of Art & Craft

Government College of Art & Craft is an art school in central Kolkata offering departments in painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, and textile design. The institution spans multiple buildings with separate studios where students develop their skills through hands-on work.

The school was founded in 1854 as the School of Industrial Art and moved to its current location near the Indian Museum in 1892. This relocation marked a turning point that allowed the institution to expand its role in shaping modern artistic approaches.

The college shapes how artists in the region create and think about their work through teaching rooted in Indian art traditions. Walking through its spaces, you see students engaged with painting, sculpture, and textile work that continues the Bengal School's living legacy.

The college sits on Jawaharlal Nehru Road in a central location that is easy to reach. Visitors should know this is an active teaching space, so the best time to explore is during regular business hours.

The building preserves original architectural elements from the 1890s and holds the highest heritage protection status from Kolkata authorities. This preservation gives visitors a window into what art education looked like in the city over a century ago.