Santanu Chakraborty is an Indian artist and art teacher currently based in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, where he works at Delhi Public School. With a strong educational background and a distinguished artistic career, Chakraborty has made significant contributions to the field of visual arts. Chakraborty completed his Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) from the prestigious Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata, West Bengal, in 2002.
He further pursued his Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from Kala-Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, West Bengal, in 2005. During his time at Kala-Bhavana, he was awarded a scholarship for his exceptional talent in the years 2003-04 and 2004-05.
Throughout his career, Chakraborty has received several notable awards and recognitions. He was honored with the Kalanand State and City Award from the Prafullo Dahanukar Art Foundation, Mumbai, Maharashtra, in consecutive years, 2016 and 2017. Additionally, he received the prestigious Governor's Award from The Society of Oriental Art, Kolkata, West Bengal, in 2000.
Chakraborty's passion for art extends beyond his personal practice, as he actively participates in workshops and exhibitions to enhance his artistic knowledge and engage with the wider artistic community. He attended the National Workshop organized by Lalit Kala Academy, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, in 2017, and the National Workshop organized by MGM Eye Institute, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, in 2015.