Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam

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About Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam

Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam is a government college in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, established in 1887. It is affiliated to The Tamilnadu Dr. J Jayalalithaa Music and Fine Arts University. Campusbells lists it under Performing Arts. Approvals and accreditation: AICTE.

The College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam, was established in 1887 and was initially managed by the Government of Madras, and later, by the Municipality of Kumbakonam for about 80 years. In 1965, it was taken over by the Government of Tamil Nadu under the administrative control of the Director of Industries and Commerce, Madras. From 1973, the college functioned under the Director of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, until 1990. Since 1991, it has been functioning under the Department of Art & Culture, Tamil Nadu.

The College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam, was fondly called as the “BOMMAI SCHOOL“. The School of Arts was started with a small number of students by two art lovers and enthusiasts, MOOKANNACHARI and KUPPUSWAMY IYER, at a small location on a street called IYAN street in Kumbakonam. Renowned illustrators like MALI, GOPULU, and Art Director KALAI GANGA were all products of this school of arts.

As described on the institution’s website (gcfakum.com)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1887

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

AICTE

Stream

Performing Arts

Location

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

Affiliated to

THE TAMILNADU DR. J JAYALALITHAA MUSIC AND FINE ARTS UNIVERSITY

Institution type

Affiliated College

Management

State Government

AISHE code

C-35841

Campus life

Facilities at Government College of Fine Arts, Kumbakonam

• Lab
• Library
• Labs
• Hostel