2026 Kalaichemmal Awards – ₹1,00,000 Cash Award and Citation
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The Scheme of Conferring Kalaichemmal Awards is a Tamil Nadu state programme that provides a cash award of ₹1,00,000 and a citation to eminent artists in painting and sculpture. Eligible artists are Tamil Nadu domiciles or residents for at least five years with continuous involvement and recognized achievements in traditional or contemporary art. Applicants must obtain the hard copy form from the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu office, fill it, attach required documents, and submit to the Member Secretary.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Not answerable |
| Ministry / department | Art and Culture Department |
| Level | State Government (Tamil Nadu) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Not answerable
Benefits
- Financial Assistance of ₹1,00,000/-
- Copper Citation Plaque.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant should be an eminent artist.
- The applicant should be a domicile of Tamil Nadu or should be a resident of the state for at least five years.
- The eminent artist should have outstanding records of achievement in the field of Contemporary or Traditional art.
- The eminent artist should have continuous involvement in their fields.
- The eminent artist should have participated in art Exhibitions conducted on behalf of the Government or in the major exhibitions of Art conducted by others.
- The eminent artist should receive awards at the National-level or State-level art Exhibitions.
Documents required
- Bio-data of the Artist.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official portal (the office) of the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the staff.
- 2Fill in all mandatory fields of the form and attach copies of the required documents, self‑attesting them if needed.
- 3Submit the completed and signed application form together with the documents 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.
- 4Request a receipt or acknowledgement that includes the submission date, time and a unique identification number if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the Kalaichemmal Awards?+
Only eminent artists who are domiciles of Tamil Nadu or residents of the state for at least five years, with continuous involvement and recognized achievements in traditional or contemporary art, and who have participated in government or major art exhibitions and received national or state-level awards.
What benefits are provided to the recipients of the Kalaichemmal Awards?+
Recipients receive a citation and a cash award of ₹1,00,000/-.
Are there any additional benefits for the awardees?+
Yes, their artworks are displayed in exhibitions conducted by Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu at the state level.
Where should the completed application form and documents be submitted?+
To the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Chennai.
What documents are required with the application form?+
A bio-data of the artist.
How can I obtain the application form for the Kalaichemmal Awards?+
Visit the office of the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.
Can artists from other states apply for the Kalaichemmal Awards?+
No, only artists who are domiciles of Tamil Nadu or residents of the state for at least five years are eligible.
What are the criteria for achievement in the field of art?+
Artists must have continuous involvement, participate in art exhibitions (government or major others), and receive awards at national or state level.
Is there a public ceremony for the Kalaichemmal Award?+
Yes, a public award ceremony is organized by the Art and Culture Department.
How can I find out about the latest Kalaichemmal Award recipients?+
The Art and Culture Department announces recipients through press releases, their website, or social media channels.
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