K A Shankarachari

K. A. Shankarachari is a Bengaluru-based artist and dedicated art educator who has been shaping young creative minds as an Art Teacher at the Government High School, Yeshwanthpur since 2008. With a deep commitment to both art and education, his journey reflects a balance of personal artistic practice and meaningful contribution to the wider art community.

Beyond the classroom, Shankarachari has played a significant role in strengthening the artist network across Karnataka. He served as the Bangalore Division General Secretary of the Karnataka State Drawing Teachers Association till 2025, and continues his service as Vice Secretary / Joint Secretary for state association, actively supporting initiatives that promote art education and collaboration among artists.

Known for his generosity and community spirit, he extends his support to fellow artists in a unique and impactful way. In his free time, he crafts high-quality art frames and canvases, often providing them to artists to help present their work professionally. This thoughtful contribution has made him a valued and respected figure among many in the artistic circle.

Through his teaching, leadership, and selfless support, K. A. Shankarachari stands as a quiet force behind the scenes—empowering artists, nurturing creativity, and strengthening the foundation of the art community.

Karnataka International Artists Village charitable Trust® welcomes creators from Painting, Sculpture, Poetry, Music, Architecture art, theatre, Dance & performance , Performing arts, Film, Pottery, woodwork, Mural art, Writers, digital media art and indigenous cultural artforms etc. We embrace both ontemporary artists and traditional heritage artisans from across Karnataka and India. If you belong to any creative craft—modern or ancestral—this village is your space to grow, preserve, and celebrate art.

Visionaries of artists village!

The team of strongest pillars with deepest roots in art. Our dedicated team of visionaries working together to make a difference.

Dr. B. G. Awati

President KIAVCT (R), Trustee

Ex-President, Karnataka state drawing teachers association(R) | Educationist | Cultural reformer | Architect of art movements.

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Dr. Appasaheb Ganiger

Founder/secretary KIAVCT (R), Artist, Trustee

Secretary, Karnataka state drawing teachers Association(R). The artist who transforms tradition, memory, and emotion into luminous worlds of color.

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B. S. Desai

Vice President KIAVCT (R), Artist, Trustee

Nationally acclaimed contemporary artist, Educationalist and Vice President of KIAVCT (R), Known for his spiritually inspired abstract works across country.

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Govardhan K

Renowned Artist, KIAVCT (R) Trustee

Visual Artist and Sculptor with a strong national presence across major exhibitions and art camps in India.

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Pratama. G. Dodamani

Renowned Artist, KIAVCT (R) Trustee

Terracotta Artist and Visual Storyteller preserving India’s traditional craft through contemporary expression.

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B. R. Roopa

Renowned Artist, KIAVCT (R) Trustee

An accomplished visual artist known for her refined explorations of color, emotion, and contemporary expression.

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Chitta Jinendra M.M. Jain

Mural Artist, KIAVCT (R) Trustee

Multidisciplinary artist & founder Chitta Arts Studio, Who transforms imagination into sculptures, cinematic sets, and timeless paintings that bridge heritage & contemporary art.

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Achyuthananda. B

Renowned Artist, KIAVCT (R) Trustee

Davangere-based visual artist and educator blending inherited tradition with modern realism across painting.

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Rajesh. D. Devangaon

Renowned Artist, KIAVCT (R) Trustee

Master Muralist shaping walls into living stories across India for over two decades.

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Veerayya. K. Vantagodimat

Renowned Artist, KIAVCT (R) Trustee

A devoted painter, educator, portrait expert and cultural storyteller, who brings spirituality, heritage, & human emotion to life through vibrant visual narratives that resonate across Karnataka.

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