‘Creativity is as important as literacy, and we should treat it with same status’
says Sir Ken Robinson, a British Author

VIVA Institute of Applied Art thrives upon the pedagogy that motivates or provokes art students to become a creative thinker. They need guidance to achieve their goal and nurturing to channelize the energy and curiosity that lies in restless minds and bodies. Three decades ago Shri Vishnu Waman Thakur Charitable Trust was established in Virar by a passionate person Hon. Shri Hitendra Vishnu Thakur. The VIVA Trust aims to spread education in all branches without any discrimination and wants to empower students with tools of knowledge to face the world with courage and confidence. As a Principal it is my goal to provide each student with a positive and nurturing environment. I am justifiably proud of the fact that in a short span our Institute has grown from UG program to PG program, that’s strength to strength in addition to a steady increase in the number of students. The Master of Fine Art course is affiliated to Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, Ramtek and offers Master of Fine Art, MFA in Applied Art / Painting / Graphic Art (Print Graphic) / Sculpture (University established by State Government of Maharashtra,UGC recognised Universities in MAHARASHTRA with NAAC accreditation status.) In the pursuit of excellence, our efforts will always be relentless and wholehearted!