Ritu Khoda

Ritu Khoda is a dedicated individual committed to promoting a community where art education plays a pivotal role in the growth of individuals and their culture. With a background in psychology and management, Ritu founded Art1st, an organization aimed at engaging children in a creative journey of self-discovery through arts. Art1st's innovative approach to art education focuses on cultivating various forms of literacy while nurturing intuition, reasoning, imagination, and dexterity in unique forms of expression. Ritu's work has seen the adoption of the Art1st curriculum in leading private schools in Mumbai and the establishment of Art1st Labs in preschools to foster exploration and discovery among young artists. Additionally, Art1st has extended its support to educational programs in several municipal schools across Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, and Patna. Ritu Khoda's vision revolves around promoting a comprehensive and integrated arts education that values a child's innate curiosity for learning and exploration.