Sarkari Yojana

Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts

Gujarat
Quick Summary: Gujarat's Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts supports painters, sculptors, and graphic artists with one-year stipends: ₹3,000/- a month for 5 senior artists and ₹2,000/- a month for 10 junior artists. It is run by the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.

About Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts

The Sports, Youth and Cultural Activities Department, Government of Gujarat, offers the “Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts” to foster artistic talent and fund experimental, research-oriented, or revival projects in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. Junior and senior artists of Gujarat receive monthly stipends that let them pursue advanced training, bring endangered Indian or folk arts back to life, and grow their artistic careers. For one year, 5 senior artists get ₹3,000/- a month and 10 junior artists get ₹2,000/- a month. The Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy implements the scheme.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Implementing Agency

Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only artists who reside in Gujarat can apply

Only artists who reside in Gujarat can apply.

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Applicants need to be actively working in painting,…

Applicants need to be actively working in painting, sculpture, or graphic arts.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Fellowship for Senior Artists:

a senior artist receives ₹3,000/-per month.

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Fellowship for Junior Artists:

each junior artist is paid ₹2,000/- per month.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Certificates of educational qualification in art

Certificates of educational qualification in art

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A Project Report on the experimental, training, or…

A Project Report on the experimental, training, or research work proposed

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A Photograph or Color Slide showing earlier work…

A Photograph or Color Slide showing earlier work in the relevant art field

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Other documents, if asked for

Other documents, if asked for.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Junior/Senior Fellowship in the Field of Fine Arts through the offline application process outlined below.

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Download the prescribed application form for the "Publication…

Download the prescribed application form for the "Publication Support Scheme for Fine Arts" scheme.

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Fill in every mandatory detail in the form,…

Fill in every mandatory detail in the form, such as your art career details and photographs or color slides of your work (self-attested, if required).

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Hand in the completed, signed form together with…

Hand in the completed, signed form together with supporting documents to the Gujarat State Fine Arts Academy.

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Ask the authority at the Academy office who…

Ask the authority at the Academy office who receives the application for a receipt or acknowledgement. Note: Each year, applications for book publication are invited through advertisements in daily newspapers. 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

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References