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.
About the Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists Scheme
"Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Through this scheme, 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 in the exhibition. The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed form available at the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu.
Benefits
Prize Money of ₹5,000/- per artist is given to 10 artists.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be an artist.
- The artist should be a native of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years.
- The artist should be in the field of creating artworks like tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, etc.
How to Apply for Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists
Application mode: Offline
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.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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*
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).
NOTE: The artist will have to pay an entry fee of ₹10/- along with the filled-up application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists scheme?
"Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists" was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. Through this scheme, awards are conferred to the participant artists whose works are adjudged outstanding among the entries at the State-level Tr…
Who is eligible for Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists?
The applicant should be an artist. The artist should be a native of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for not less than 5 years. The artist should be in the field of creating artworks like tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, etc.
What benefits does Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists provide?
Prize Money of ₹5,000/- per artist is given to 10 artists.
How can I apply for Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists?
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. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and att…
Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.
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