Kerala Lalithakala Academy is an iconic establishment with firm focus on the conservation and propagation of visual arts, cartoons, photography, contemporary art forms, research, publications, and tribal arts that was built in 1962. This art institution had M Rama Varma Raja (the son of Raja Ravi Varma) as one of its founders, which implies the authenticity of this academy. The academy is now spread over various districts in Kerala with around 14 branches, with the head office located at the cultural capital of Kerala- Thrissur. The academy is active with its mission by conducting camps, exhibitions, workshops, and seminar presentations throughout the year, which often get resourced by eminent artists.