Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Valarmani Award

• Financial Assistance of ₹6,000/-.
• Certificate of Appreciation.
• A shawl worth ₹500/-.
• 5 eminent artists are awarded every year.

1. The applicant should be an artist.
2. The age of the applicant should be between 19 to 35 years.

> To Register on the Website:

Step 1: Applicant visits the official website.

Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.

Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.

Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.

Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).

Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.

> Artist Registration Procedure:

Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.

Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.

Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.

Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.

Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.

Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.

> Post-Registration:

Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'

Step 2: Download your issued I-card.

> Application Process:

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district office (Page No. 12) of the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

OR

The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), 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 to the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.

Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment 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).