CFAC: The Future of Art Education

India's Leading National Cultural Examination Body

The Contemporary Foundation For Art and Craft (CFAC) is a registered national-level organization committed to designing, organizing, and conducting structured examinations across the complete range of visual and performing arts disciplines in India.

Our primary goal is to bring dignity, systematic learning, and formal national-level recognition to the field of art education, treating creativity as a serious and respected discipline.

Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission

To establish a reliable, well-structured, and nationally credible platform for learning, assessment, certification, and promotion of contemporary Indian art forms.

Our Vision

To integrate formal art education into the mainstream educational system across India, offering every learner and practitioner a clear, respected, and professionally viable pathway supported by standardized national qualifications.

National Standing: Built on Credibility

CFAC functions with strong institutional backing and formal national-level authorizations, giving our certificates genuine academic and professional value throughout the country.

Societies Registration

Registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860
Registration No. S/RS/DW(SW)/1618/2019

Ministry of Social Justice

Enlisted under e-ANUDAAN portal of Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Corporate Social Responsibility

Registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs under CSR provisions

National Planning Alignment

Registered with NITI Aayog – the Government of India's premier policy think-tank

Our Core Disciplines

Visual Arts & Crafts

Painting & Drawing
Applied Arts & Crafts
Indian Traditional Art

Performing Arts

Dance (Classical & Contemporary)
Music (Vocal & Instrumental)
Drama & Theatre
Recitation (Abriti)

Design & Applied Arts

Interior Design
Photography & Animation
Graphic Design & Architecture

Four Core Operational Pillars

We deliver our mission through four specialized operational sectors that work together to support institutions, learners, and the wider art community while maintaining national standards.

Institutional Program Sector

Handles affiliation processes, curriculum delivery support, and operational coordination for partner educational institutions nationwide.

Academic & Creative Development Sector

Responsible for syllabus design, regular updates, research initiatives, and upholding strong academic and creative quality standards.

Social Responsibility & Outreach Sector

Develops CSR collaborations, community awareness programmes, and outreach initiatives to make quality art education more inclusive.

Information, Guidance & Counselling Sector

Offers career counseling, professional guidance, and detailed information to students and parents about pursuing art as a serious career.

Join the Movement to Dignify Art Education

If you believe in giving art education the respect, structure, and national importance it deserves, we warmly invite you to become part of this growing national initiative.

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