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Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State

The scheme aims to promote fine arts by providing financial assistance of up to ₹1,00,000 to artists from Gujarat for organizing art exhibitions abroad and in other states of India.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Sports & Culture

Sub-categories: Culture

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Art Promotion, Exhibition, Visual Arts

Details

The scheme "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to encourage and promote artists originally from Gujarat in the field of fine arts—such as painting, sculpture, graphic arts, and photography—by offering financial assistance to organize exhibitions abroad and outside the state. The scheme ensures support for artists with a record of conducting prior solo or group exhibitions, helping them to gain national and international exposure through structured financial aid. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.

Benefits

- Financial Assistance: Up to ₹1,00,000/- for organizing exhibitions abroad. ParticularsMaximum Allowable AmountGallery rent and decoration15,000/-Transportation of artworks10,000/-Publication of catalogues or printed materials related to the exhibition₹25,000/-Framing, mounting, and display preparation of artworks₹20,000/-Inaugural ceremony, publicity, and advertisement costs₹15,000/-Artist’s accommodation, travel, food, local transport, and miscellaneous₹15,000/-

Financial Assistance: Up to ₹1,00,000/- for organizing exhibitions abroad.
ParticularsMaximum Allowable AmountGallery rent and decoration15,000/-Transportation of artworks10,000/-Publication of catalogues or printed materials related to the exhibition₹25,000/-Framing, mounting, and display preparation of artworks₹20,000/-Inaugural ceremony, publicity, and advertisement costs₹15,000/-Artist’s accommodation, travel, food, local transport, and miscellaneous₹15,000/-

Eligibility

The applicant should be an artist originally from Gujarat.
The applicant must have organized either:

Individual Artists: Artists practicing in fields of visual arts (painting, sculpture, printmaking, etc.) who wish to participate in or organize exhibitions outside Gujarat or internationally.
Registered Art Organizations or Groups: Art societies, academies, educational institutions, or cultural organizations that promote visual arts and are organizing such exhibitions.

Applicants must exhibit a minimum of 30 original artworks at the exhibition for which financial assistance is being sought
The exhibition must be:

Outside the State (interstate exhibitions), or
Outside the Country (international exhibitions abroad), and
Must be art-related, such as showcasing paintings, sculptures, mixed media, or visual art forms.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form for the "Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts" scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, provide all the mandatory details, including career details in the field of art, photographs, or color slides of work (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority at the Academy office to whom the application has been submitted.
Note: Applications for book publication are invited every year through advertisement in daily newspapers.
> Contact Us:

> Gujarat State Academy of Fine Arts

> Ravi Shankar Rawal Kala Bhavan,

> Opposite Bhaikaka Bhavan,

> Law Garden, Ellisbridge,

> Ahmedabad - 380006.

> 079-26425562

> 079-26562558

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the objective of the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme?: The primary objective of the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme is to promote and support artists from Gujarat by providing them with financial assistance to organize their exhibitions outside the state and internationally, thereby helping them gain broader exposure and recognition in the field of fine arts.
Who is eligible to apply for the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme?: Any artist who is originally from Gujarat and has previously organized either 3 to 5 solo exhibitions or 5 to 8 group exhibitions in the field of fine arts such as painting, sculpture, graphic arts, or photography is eligible to apply for the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme.
What type of assistance is provided under this scheme?: Under the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme, eligible artists are provided financial support up to ₹1,00,000/- along with reimbursement for airfare and visa expenses specifically for organizing exhibitions in foreign countries.
How many times can an artist receive benefits under this scheme?: An artist is allowed to avail the financial benefit under the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme only once for organizing an exhibition abroad and up to three times during their career for organizing exhibitions outside the state of Gujarat.
Is there a specific number of artworks that need to be displayed in the exhibition?: Yes, under the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme, it is mandatory for the artist to display at least 30 original artworks during the exhibition supported through this assistance.
Are there any venue-related requirements for organizing the exhibitions under this scheme?: Yes, as per the conditions of the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme, the artist is required to organize two exhibitions, including a preview exhibition at the Ravi Shankar Rawal Kala Bhavan and the main exhibition at the applied-for location either abroad or outside the state.
What is the procedure for submitting an application under this scheme?: The artist must submit their application in the prescribed format within the designated application window announced between April 1 and May 15 each year through public advertisements in daily newspapers as part of the process for the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme.
Who is responsible for the implementation of this scheme?: The implementation of the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme is carried out by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy, which manages the selection, scrutiny, and approval of applications submitted by eligible artists.
How are the applications evaluated and selected for assistance?: All applications received under the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme are evaluated by an Artist Selection Committee, which scrutinizes the applications and grants approval based on the eligibility and merit of the artist’s prior work and proposed exhibition.
Is the assistance amount provided in advance or after the exhibition is conducted?: The financial assistance under the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme is disbursed only after the successful conduct of the exhibition and the submission of a detailed expenditure report audited by a chartered accountant.
Are group exhibitions eligible under this scheme?: Yes, the "Assistance for Exhibitions Abroad and Out of State" scheme allows applications for both individual and group exhibitions, provided that the artists involved meet the eligibility criteria and the exhibition satisfies the stipulated conditions.

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