The scheme aims to honor senior eminent artists through the provision of financial assistance in the form of a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000/- for one year to support their continued contribution to the field of plastic arts.
The scheme aims to honor senior eminent artists through the provision of financial assistance in the form of a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000/- for one year to support their continued contribution to the field of plastic arts.
The scheme "Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist" by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, aims to recognize and financially assist artists aged 60 years or above who have retired from professional artistic practice and have made distinguished contributions in the field of plastic arts at the national level. The fellowship is intended to support such artists by enabling them to acquire necessary equipment and continue contributing meaningfully to the arts. The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy. In this scheme, 10 artists are given a monthly fellowship of ₹5,000/- for one year, and it is extendable for a maximum of two years, depending on the quality and impact of the artist’s continued work.
Monthly Fellowship: ₹5,000/-.
Step 1: Offline — Step 1
The interested applicant should download the prescribed format of the application form for the "Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist" scheme.
Step 2: Offline — 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: Offline — Step 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the supporting documents to the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.
Step 4: Offline — 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
The purpose of the “Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist” scheme is to provide monthly financial assistance to senior artists who have retired from the profession and have made nationally recognized contributions in the field of plastic arts, enabling them to continue their engagement with the arts and support the purchase of necessary equipment. <br> <br> <br> <br>
The “Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist” scheme has been launched by the Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department under the Government of Gujarat to encourage and support eminent artists in their post-retirement years. <br> <br> <br> <br>
The scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy, which is responsible for receiving applications, evaluating eligibility, and administering the fellowship. <br> <br> <br> <br>
The fellowship under the “Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist” scheme is intended for artists who have attained the age of 60 years or above, have retired from professional artistic practice, and have earned national recognition in fields such as painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. <br> <br>
Under the “Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist” scheme, each selected artist is provided with a monthly fellowship amount of ₹5,000 to support their continued artistic engagement and well-being. <br> <br> <br> <br>
The fellowship is granted for a period of one year, starting from the month in which the application is approved and ending with the conclusion of the financial year. <br> <br>
Yes, the fellowship under the “Award of Fellowship to Most Eminent Artist” scheme can be extended for an additional year based on a favorable review of the artist’s ongoing work by the Akademi Committee, subject to the availability of funds and approval. <br> <br> <br> <br>
To apply, an eligible artist must download the prescribed application form, complete it with all required personal and professional details, attach the necessary documents, and submit it to the Academy office for evaluation. <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
No, incomplete or partially filled application forms or those missing mandatory documents will be rejected and not considered for financial assistance under the scheme. <br> <br>
The applicant must submit a detailed record of their professional career in the arts along with visual documentation such as photographs or color slides of their artworks as part of the application for the fellowship. <br> <br>
The monthly fellowship amount of ₹5,000/- is intended to help senior artists procure essential art-related equipment and continue making valuable contributions to their chosen field of plastic arts.
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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