The new millennium has showed us how small world has become with the connectivity provided by technologies like the internet. Business really has been happening at ‘The Speed of Thought!’ and Communication Art has gained unprecedented importance. Applied Art -the branch of Art and Design, which helps to create better communications for the business community, is being regarded as a necessity and not just an art form.
Indian culture is enriched with milestone in the development Art and Design. We have a history of Guru-Shishya relationships that has set examples for the whole world to follow. Our tradition has been one of creation and manifestation of artistic expression. The international art community looks at India with an eye of respect. It is fitting then, that we stay at the forefront of the development of art that has found applications in the world.
Our Vision
To Provide opportunities to student/ artists from rural & semi urban area to foster their talents in fine art, so they can their full capabilities.
Values
Value system in Applied Art grows by inborn talents of an artist. We encourage every artist & student to develop his or her talent by providing all facilities which contribute to such development.
Mission
- To establish & strengthen growth & development of institute of higher education in fine art (Applied art).
- To organize Art Exhibitions & Art Galleries especially to reflect social issues.
- To encourage linkages between Institute & Commercial Organizations.
- To adopt modern technology in teaching and practices of Applied Art.
Management
Some Educationist, Art lovers and Social workers from Sawantwadi conceived an idea of starting a College of Applied Art & Kala Prabodhini to provide opportunities to the talented students of Konkan area to obtain professional education in Applied Art.
Smt. Lalita Bandekar of the well known family of Sawatwadi donated a prime land for the college in memory of her late son, Balbhai Bandekar after whom the College is named.
The College is managed by Foundation for Health, Education and Culture Activities, Banda (Formerly Dr. B. B. Gaitonde Charitable Trust in close collaboration with Kala Prabhodhini Sindhudurga through a Governing Council) B. S. Bandekar College of Fine Art (Applied) started operation in the campus of Kalsulkar English School, Sawantwadi, in August 1998. At present College have own campus situated in near Forest Bhavan, Salaiwada, Sawantwadi on 1080 sq meter.
Governing Council
- Shri. Ramesh N. Bhat – Chairman
- Shri. Subhash S. Morye – Secretary
- Shri Anil Bandekar – Member
- Shri. Prakash Masurkar – Member
- Shri. Shyam Bhat – Member
- Smt. Anuradha Parab– Member
- Shri. Achyut Palav- Member
- Shri. Sheil Sadvelkar- Member
- Shri. Vinay Saynekar- Member / Adviser Academics
- Shri. Prakash Pethe – Principal
Local Managing Committee Member
- Shri. Ramesh N. Bhat – Chairman
- Shri. Subhash S. Morye – Member
- Smt. Anuradha Parab- Social Worker
- Shri. Tulsidas L. Naik – Teaching Staff, Representative
- Smt. Prajakta U. Kumbhar- Teaching Staff, Representative
- Shri. Tukaram A. Morajkar- Teaching Staff, Representative
- Shri. Anil D. Bandekar – Non Teaching Staff, Representative
Chairman: Shri. Ramesh Bhat
The college was established in the ‘Art Capital’ of southern Maharashtra, with the single minded objective of providing vocational training, education and curriculum to the skilled and art – inclined students of the region. The college conducts classes where University of Mumbai syllabus is taught and a graduate degree from the same university is awarded. This also has opened doors to the further education in art, for our students; in India and abroad. We have been constantly raising the mark for our students so that they can face the challenges tomorrow successfully.
| Name | Designation | Address & Tele. No. | Date of appointment |
| Dr. B. B. Gaitonde | Chairman | Bandra, District, Sindhudurg Tele. No. 02363-270272 |
Since 1989 |
| Mr. Subhash S. Morye B.Sc. B. Ed. |
Trustee Secretary |
Bandra, District, Sindhudurg, Tel. No. 02363-270272 |
Since 1989 |
| Dr. Uday Gaitonde MD., D.M.R. (London) |
Trustee | A-5, Amber, 2 Perry Cross Road, Bandra (W), Tel. No. 022-26407864 |
Since 1989 |
| Dr. Mrs. Vijayalaxmi Chindak-Patil B.A.M.S. |
Trustee | Sarvoday Society, Salaiwada, Sawantwadi, Phone. No. 02363-273227 Cell No. – 9423304127 |
Since 1989 |
| Shri, Ramesh N. Bhat B. Com. D.M.E. |
Trustee | Gandhi Chowk, Sawantwadi, Tel. No. 02363-272435 |
Since 1989 |
F.H.E.C.A. Banda's
Foundation for Health Educational & Cultural Activities
Foundation for Health Educational & Cultural Activities earlier known as Dr. B. B. Gaitonde Charitable Trust. This has stared B. S.Bandekar College of Fine Art (Applied Art) with prior permission from the Government of Maharashtra & University of Mumbai. Trust is able to finance the college to the best possible extent with satisfactory progress. With 100% University Results the college is maintaining high standards of educational excellence.
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