SATISH PIMPLE

- **Education**:  

  - G.D. Art (Drawing & Painting), Pune, 1972  

- **Career**:  

  - Lecturer at Yashwant Kala Mahavidyalaya, Aurangabad (1972-1976)  

  - Senior artist with nearly 47 years in Visual Arts  

- **Awards**:  

  - 10 Awards, including the Maharashtra Govt.'s 'State Award'  

- **Exhibitions**:  

  - 19 Solo Shows & Group Exhibitions at prestigious galleries like Jehangir, Bajaj, Artists Centre at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai, Rama International, Aurangabad, Luna Arts Gallery, Delhi

- **Collections**:  

  - Art in USA, UK, Europe, Australia, UAE, South Africa, and Canada  

- **Founder**:  

  - Akola Art Academy, promoting art in Maharashtra  

- **Social Work**:  

  - Honorary President of Vidarbha Apanga Association Akola, supporting physically   

     handicapped individuals  

- **Major Contributions**:  

  - Opened Trimitee Kaladalan (Art gallery) in 2013, first of its kind in Vidarbha  

  - Numerous art projects for government, private sectors, and institutions  

  - Designed conceptual works for temples and led various social initiatives  

- **Publications**:  

  - Book: *Awagha rang ek zala*  

  - Articles in various magazines and newspapers  

- **Community Involvement**:  

  - Organized art exhibitions, workshops, and painting competitions for over 45 years  

  - Led projects like Kargil Relief Fund, Akola Mahotsav, and flood relief in Kolhapur

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