Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field 2026 - ₹15,000 Prize Money
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Quick answer
The Tamil Nadu Art and Culture Department runs the Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field to recognise senior artists and promote Painting and Sculpture arts. Selected artists receive a prize of ₹15,000 and their works are displayed at state-level exhibitions conducted by Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu. Applications are submitted offline with required documents and a nominal entry fee.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Prize Money of ₹15,000/- |
| Ministry / department | Art and Culture Department |
| Level | State Government (Tamil Nadu) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Scheme for Giving Awards to Senior Artists in Contemporary Art Field was launched by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. The scheme aims to encourage senior artists and develop the Painting and Sculpture arts by giving an award of ₹15,000/- at the state-level contemporary art exhibition. The Traditional Art / Contemporary Art exhibitions are conducted by Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu at the state level and awarded works will be on display for public view in the exhibition.
Benefits
- Prize Money of ₹15,000/-
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu.
- The applicant should be an artist.
- The applicant's age should be 30 years or above.
Documents required
- Bio-data of the Artist.
- Age proof.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official office of Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu during office hours and request the hard copy of the prescribed application form.
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields in the application form and attach self-attested copies of the required documents.
- 3Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents and the entry fee of ₹20/- 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, either directly or by post.
- 4Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the authority containing submission date and unique identification number.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?+
The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu, an artist, and 30 years or above in age.
How much money does the scheme provide?+
The scheme provides a prize money of ₹15,000/-.
How to apply for the scheme?+
Applicants must submit a duly filled application form with documents and an entry fee of ₹20/- to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, either directly or by post.
What is the last date to apply?+
Not specified.
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