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Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists

Through the "Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists", awards are conferred to the participant artists whose works are adjudged outstanding among the entries at the State-level Traditional Art Exhibition conducted by the Kuzhu. The awarded works are put on display for public view.

Ministry / Department
Art and Culture Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists?

Through the "Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists", awards are conferred to the participant artists whose works are adjudged outstanding among the entries at the State-level Traditional Art Exhibition conducted by the Kuzhu. The awarded works are put on display for public view.

Benefit
Prize Money of ₹5,000/- per artist is given to 10 artists.
Level
State — Tamil Nadu
Ministry / Dept.
Art and Culture Department
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant should be an artist. 1. The artist should be a native of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years. 1. The artist should be in the field of creating artworks like tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, etc.
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

Prize Money of ₹5,000/- per artist is given to 10 artists.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be an artist. 1. The artist should be a native of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years. 1. The artist should be in the field of creating artworks like tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, etc.Area: Tamil NaduBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

      Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu (Tamil Nadu Fine Arts Academy) and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.

    2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

      Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

    3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

      Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents either directly or by post to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, (Greenways Road) Chennai - 600 028

    4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

      Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

    5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

      NOTE: The artist will have to pay an entry fee of ₹10/- along with the filled-up application form.

    Sources & References

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