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State Art Exhibition Competition

The State Art Exhibition Competition, organized by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department of Gujarat, promotes fine arts by awarding cash prizes and scholarships to artists, art students, and school children across the state. With a total of 89 prizes worth ₹2,47,500 and monthly scholarships of ₹1,000 for winning students, the scheme aims to recognize and nurture artistic talent in Gujarat.

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: State Art Exhibition, Fine Arts Competition, Awards, Cash Prize, Artist Scholarship

Details

The scheme "State Art Exhibition Competition" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat aims to encourage and appreciate the creative pursuits of artists, art students, and school children through state-level art exhibitions and competitions in disciplines like painting, sculpture, graphic arts, applied arts, and visual arts. Participants are invited through public advertisements in newspapers, and entries are judged by expert panels. Winners receive cash prizes, certificates, and an opportunity to exhibit their work at the Ravi Shankar Rawal Kala Bhavan. Prize-winning art institute students are also eligible for a monthly scholarship. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy. 2 entries each from artists and students of art institutions and a maximum of 14 entries from classes 1 to 5 and 14 entries from classes 6 to 10 from a school are invited through the school in a prescribed format.

Benefits

- Artists Category: 23 prizes totaling ₹1,74,500/-. - Art Institute Students Category: 16 prizes totaling ₹48,000/-. - School Children Category: 50 prizes totaling ₹25,000/-. - Scholarship: Winning students in the art institution category are eligible for a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/-

Artists Category: 23 prizes totaling ₹1,74,500/-. - Art Institute Students Category: 16 prizes totaling ₹48,000/-. - School Children Category: 50 prizes totaling ₹25,000/-. - Scholarship: Winning students in the art institution category are eligible for a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000/-.

Eligibility

Artists/ art institute students and school children in Gujarat are eligible under this scheme.
Students should be studying in classes 1st to 10th in Gujarat.

Application Process

Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application forms for the "State Art Exhibition Competition" scheme.

Application Form for State Art Exhibition-Competition. - Application form for providing Scholarship to Student.
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.
> 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 main purpose of the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition”: The scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” has been introduced to inspire, promote, and provide recognition to artists, students of art institutions, and school children across Gujarat by encouraging participation in fine arts and offering awards and exhibition opportunities to deserving talents.
Who is eligible to participate in the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition”?: The scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” is open to three categories of participants: individual artists residing in Gujarat, students currently enrolled in recognized art institutions within the state, and school children studying in Classes 1 to 10 in schools located in Gujarat.
What kind of artworks are accepted under the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition”?: The scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” accepts creative submissions in various fields of fine arts including painting, sculpture, graphic arts, applied arts, and visual arts from eligible participants, allowing a wide range of artistic expression.
How many entries can each participant or institution submit to the competition?: Under the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition,” each individual artist and each student of an art institution may submit a maximum of two entries, while each school may submit up to 14 entries from students in Classes 1 to 5 and another 14 entries from Classes 6 to 10 through the school’s official process.
What is the total value of the prizes awarded through the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition”?: The scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” distributes a total of 89 prizes with a combined value of ₹2,47,500, divided among artists, art institution students, and school children as a means of recognizing excellence in artistic creation.
How are the winners selected in the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition”?: In the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition,” all submitted artworks are assessed and judged by panels comprising field-specific experts who select winners based on artistic merit, originality, and overall quality of the work.
What are the different prize categories under the scheme?: The scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” provides 23 prizes worth ₹1,74,500 in the artist category, 16 prizes worth ₹48,000 in the art institution student category, and 50 prizes worth ₹25,000 in the school children category.
Is there any additional benefit for winning students of art institutions in the scheme?: Yes, in addition to prize money, students of art institutions who win under the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” are also eligible to receive a monthly scholarship of ₹1,000 funded from the interest earned on a dedicated corpus fund.
What type of recognition do the winners of the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” receive?: The winners of the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” receive cash prizes, certificates of merit, an opportunity to showcase their artworks in a dedicated exhibition, and inclusion in a catalogue featuring the prize-winning entries.
Where is the exhibition of selected artworks organized?: Under the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition,” the selected and winning entries are exhibited at the art gallery located in Ravi Shankar Rawal Kala Bhavan, providing public exposure and recognition to the artists.
How are participants informed about the call for entries for this scheme?: The call for entries under the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” is made public through paid advertisements in daily newspapers, inviting eligible participants to submit their artworks in the prescribed format.
Are participants from outside Gujarat eligible to apply for the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition”?: No, the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” is exclusively intended for participants who are residents of Gujarat, and individuals from outside the state are not eligible to apply.
How are the prize funds of the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” sourced?: The prize funds for the scheme “State Art Exhibition Competition” are partially provided by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy and partially from the interest accrued on donations made by eminent artists and well-wishers of the fine arts community.

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