V. R. Amberkar played an important role in the development of art education and its propagation in India.

As he was fond of literature, music, and drama, he gave his son the freedom to study subjects of his interest without forcing him to become a doctor.

His views pertaining to the basic principles of art were etched in his mind which directly influenced his career.

[9] At the suggestion of his teacher S. L. Haldankar, Amberkar got involved in the work of Art Society of India and became its secretary.

Amberkar was the part of a Bombay Government Committee in 1946 which had to survey and make recommendations about changes in art education.

Under this course, Amberkar introduced the subjects of art history and aesthetics for the first time and taught these to the students there.

After witnessing the success in Baroda and Mumbai, Amberkar was invited to define the contours of art education in Goa and Thiruvananthapuram.

[11] Later, as a committee member and joint secretary of Lalit Kala Akademi, he suggested holding a regular World Triennale Exhibition at the academy.

[12] As Amberkar was well versed in the field of art, he received several invitations to deliver lectures and seminars.

[1] Additionally, he gave talks related to contemporary art on the Bombay station of the All India Radio.