Sarkari Yojana
Artist Honor (Gaurav Award)
About Artist Honor (Gaurav Award)
The Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy, working under the Sports, Youth and Culture Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, administers the “Artist Honor (Gaurav Award)” scheme. Its purpose is to felicitate artists whose lifelong work in fine arts, namely painting, sculpture and graphic arts, has resulted in exceptional achievement. Nine (9) artists receive the Gaurav Award each year: three for painting, three for sculpture and three for graphic arts. The award has been presented every year since 1964-65.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Artist Honor (Gaurav Award), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only artists residing in the State of Gujarat…
Only artists residing in the State of Gujarat are eligible.
The artist's work must lie in fine arts,…
The artist's work must lie in fine arts, namely Painting, Sculpture or Graphic Arts.
The artist should have contributed to the chosen…
The artist should have contributed to the chosen field over a lifetime.
The artist needs to have attained exceptional success…
The artist needs to have attained exceptional success or top-level recognition in the art form.
The applicant should be actively engaged with the…
The applicant should be actively engaged with the art community and possess an acknowledged body of work.
Benefits Provided
Artist Honor (Gaurav Award) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Award Details:
Each awardee receives a cash prize of ₹51,000/-
Each awardee receives a cash prize of ₹51,000/-.
A copper plate, citation and shawl are presented…
A copper plate, citation and shawl are presented at the award function.
The artworks are exhibited for 5–7 days at…
The artworks are exhibited for 5–7 days at Ravishankar Raval Kala Bhavan, Ahmedabad.
A catalogue featuring the Gaurav Award-winning artists and…
A catalogue featuring the Gaurav Award-winning artists and their works is published. Number of Awards:
9 artists in all are felicitated annually
9 artists in all are felicitated annually.
3 in painting, 3 in sculpture, and 3…
3 in painting, 3 in sculpture, and 3 in graphic arts.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Document establishing identity
Document establishing identity
Document establishing residence
Document establishing residence
A portfolio showcasing the artist's works
A portfolio showcasing the artist's works
A passport-size photo
A passport-size photo
Any further document that may be requested
Any further document that may be requested
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Artist Honor (Gaurav Award) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process: Every year, applications are called for through public advertisements published in daily newspapers.
During office hours, go to the Gujarat State…
During office hours, go to the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy and ask the staff assigned to distribute and receive applications for a printed copy of the prescribed form.
Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of…
Complete every compulsory field and enclose copies of the required documents (self-attested where needed).
Hand in the completed and signed form, along…
Hand in the completed and signed form, along with the documents, at the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy. Post-Application Process:
Applications are examined by a committee, which shortlists…
Applications are examined by a committee, which shortlists candidates on merit.
The artists finally chosen are informed and invited…
The artists finally chosen are informed and invited to attend the award ceremony.
The awards are presented alongside the art exhibition…
The awards are presented alongside the art exhibition and the release of the catalogue.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.