Some of the artist and art lovers from our city came together and formed the ''Thane Art Society'' at thane in the month of August 1984. Since then, with a view to encourage art activities in our city we organized various demonstrations on painting, Sculpture and modeling, Slide show, Photography, Exhibitions of paintings by well - known artists, as well as conducted child art competitions till today. While organizing such activities, we realized the desperate need for a well equipped ideal art institution in the interest of the younger generation of this city which could impart ideal educational training in the various faculties of art, such as drawing and painting, sculpture and modeling, applied art , textile design, interior decoration, metal craft, architecture, etc.

It is a fact that there was no such art institution in the nearby areas of this city, with the result that students desirous of higher art education, had to go all the way to Mumbai C.S.T or Bandra, which was practically a very difficult task and day by day it is becoming more and more difficult. Under such circumstances those who could not send their wards to such a long distance were forced to send them to the other branches of general education in which they were not interested.

So in order to facilitate higher art education in our city we established 'Thane School of Art', a higher art institution in July 1986 and commenced the basic Foundation course. We have also started the Art Teacher Diploma course since 1993, G. D. Art ( Drg and ptg) from 1999 and Dip. A. Ed from 2002 along with the foundation course. These courses are recognised by ' Directorate of Art' Govt. of Maharashtra.