University of the Visual & Performing Arts
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Overview
The University of the Visual and Performing Arts (UVPA) in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a specialized public university offering higher education in fine arts, design, dance, drama, and music, evolving from historical art colleges dating back to the late 19th century, with faculties including Dance & Drama, Music, Visual Arts, and Graduate Studies, focusing on nurturing artistic talent and fostering creativity in Sri Lanka.
Founded Year
1893
Ownership Type
Government-Owned / State-Owned Enterprise
Business Model
B2C (Business to Consumer)
Time Zone
+5.30
Mission
To facilitate the development of human and aesthetic potential through quality teaching, research, and industry collaboration, incorporating technology. To share high-value knowledge and experience in Visual and Performing Arts with the public, creating national and global networks.
Vision
To be the most prominent higher education entity in visual arts in Asia, training leading artists and designers to transform the world. To be the most sought-after creative arts university in Asia by 2030, disseminating updated knowledge in creative arts.
Core Values
Preserving tradition while encouraging innovation/Re-engaging tradition and being innovative. Excellence in creative practice, research, and education. Encouraging intelligence of expressions. Creating artistic identity and collaboration. Fostering individual creativity and awareness of social/environmental developments.
Company Tagline
A specific, overarching tagline isn't clearly stated across the snippets, but themes like "United in community, creativity, and curiosity
Head Office Country
Sri Lanka
