The scheme aims to recognize and honor artists who have made a lifetime contribution in the field of fine arts, specifically in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, and have achieved outstanding accomplishments.
The scheme aims to recognize and honor artists who have made a lifetime contribution in the field of fine arts, specifically in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, and have achieved outstanding accomplishments.
The “Artist Honor (Gaurav Award)” scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy under the Sports, Youth and Culture Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to recognize and honor artists who have made a lifetime contribution in the field of fine arts, specifically in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, and have achieved outstanding accomplishments.
Every year, a total of nine (9) artists are honored under this scheme, three in painting, three in sculpture, and three in graphic arts with the Gaurav Award. This award has been conferred annually since 1964-65.
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Award Details:
Cash prize of ₹51,000/- per artist.
Copper plate, citation, and shawl presented during the award ceremony.
Exhibition of artworks held for 5–7 days at Ravishankar Raval Kala Bhavan, Ahmedabad.
Catalogue publication of Gaurav Award-winning artists and their art.
Number of Awards:
Total of 9 artists are honored every year.
3 in painting, 3 in sculpture, and 3 in graphic arts.
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Step 1: Offline — Step 1
The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
Step 2: Offline — Step 2
In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).
Step 3: Offline — Step 3
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy. > Post-Application Process:
Step 1: Offline — Step 1
A committee reviews and shortlists applicants based on merit.
Step 2: Offline — Step 2
The final selected artists are notified and invited to the award ceremony.
Step 3: Offline — Step 3
Awards are distributed along with the art exhibition and catalogue release. <br>
Senior artists in the fields of painting, sculpture, or imagery with lifelong contributions. <br>
A total of 9 artists are awarded every year- 3 each in painting, sculpture, and imagery. <br>
No, only living artists are eligible. <br>
Through a committee appointed by the government, based on merit and contribution. <br>
Only artists with Gujarat domicile or major contributions in Gujarat are eligible. <br>
During a formal award ceremony, along with an exhibition and catalogue release. <br>
No, as per the newspaper advertisement. <br>
At Ravishankar Raval Kala Bhavan, Ahmedabad. <br>
Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.
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