Smita Kinkale was born in 1977 in Pune.

In 1997 she received her degree in B.F.A. from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai. In 1999 she received her Diploma in Art Education from Sir J. J. School of Art, Mumbai.

Smita had solo exhibitions and participated in group shows:
In 2015 she exhibited solo at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. From 1996 - 1998 and 2014 - 2016 she participated in Bombay Art Society exhibitions at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 1997 she participated in a group show at Y. B. Chavan Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 2009, 2012, 2013 she participated in a group exhibitions at Sir J. J. School of Arts, Mumbai. In 2013 she participated in a group exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai. In 2014 she participated in ‘Silent Windows’ at Gallery 7, Kalaghoda in Mumbai. In 2015 she took part in ‘Meher II - Art with a Heart’, ‘Art for Cause II’ and ‘Painting Dream, Coloring Lives (Mentor ME India)’ at Gallery 7, Kalaghoda in Mumbai.

Smita lives and works in Mumbai.