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Are you a traditional artist in Tamil Nadu? The state government has a special scheme to honour your craft and creativity. If you've created exceptional traditional art, this award could be for you.

What Is This Scheme?

Launched by the Art and Culture Department of Tamil Nadu, the "Scheme for Giving Awards to Traditional Artists" aims to recognise and reward talented artists. Outstanding artworks submitted to the State-level Traditional Art Exhibition, organised by the Kuzhu, are selected for awards. These winning pieces are then showcased to the public.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is designed for artists who are deeply involved in traditional art forms. If you are a native of Tamil Nadu and have been residing here for at least five years, and your art falls into categories like Tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, or metal sculptures, you are encouraged to apply.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The scheme plays a vital role in preserving and promoting Tamil Nadu's rich artistic heritage. By awarding traditional artists, it provides financial support and recognition, motivating them to continue their valuable work. It also helps bring these traditional art forms to a wider audience.

Objective

This scheme from Tamil Nadu's Art and Culture Department recognises outstanding traditional artworks at a state-level exhibition, awarding artists for their creativity.

Benefits

Loan Limit

Loan amount of ₹ 50,00,000/- to individual women.

Loan amount of Rs 1,00,00,000/- to self-help groups.

Margin Money

A margin money of 25% of the sanctioned loan amount will be provided under the scheme. For women belonging to Scheduled Castes/Tribes, Scheduled Castes, widows, abandoned women, victims of violence and disabled women, the margin money will be 30% of the sanctioned loan amount.

Note:

The maximum limit of margin money will be ₹ 15,00,000/-.
The applicant's own contribution (5% / 10% of the project proposal) will be considered for margin money.
Land value will not be included in the project proposal. The maximum limit of loan amount payable for construction of workshop/building will be up to 20% of the sanctioned amount of the project proposal.
The maximum limit of loan for business will be Rs. 10 lakh. Business refers to wholesale or retail purchase-sale of commercial products.

Promotion of collateral security free loans:

As per the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India, collateral security will not be required for loans up to Rs. 10 lakh. Loans above Rs. 10 lakh can be linked with the Credit Guarantee Trust Fund for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE). The fee amount will be borne by the beneficiary. If the applicant voluntarily wants to give collateral security on the loan, they can do so.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be an artist.
You should be a native of Tamil Nadu, residing here continuously for at least 5 years.
You should be actively creating artworks in traditional forms such as Tanjore paintings, glass paintings, traditional paintings, wood carvings, metal sculptures, and similar crafts.

How To Apply

To apply for this scheme, you need to follow these steps:

Obtain the prescribed application form in person from the Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu office during working hours.
Fill out the application form completely and accurately.
Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the required documents and the entry fee to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Chennai.

The application is accepted offline.

Documents Required

Bio Data of the artist.
Art Works (to be submitted for evaluation).

FAQ’s

Is there an age limit to apply for this award?

No, there is no age restriction for artists who wish to participate in the Traditional Art Exhibition and apply for the award.

What is the main goal of this traditional artist award scheme?

The scheme's purpose is to honour artists whose traditional artworks are recognised as outstanding during the State-level Traditional Art Exhibition. The awarded pieces are then displayed publicly.

How can I get the application form for this scheme?

You can get the application form by visiting the office of the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu during their working hours and requesting the hard copy of the prescribed format.

What financial prize can artists expect from this scheme?

Selected artists will receive a prize money of ₹5,000/-.

Which art forms are considered for this award?

The scheme is open to artists working in traditional art forms, including but not limited to Tanjore Paintings, Glass paintings, Traditional paintings, Wood Carvings, and Metal Sculptures.

Who is eligible to apply for the Traditional Artist Award?

To be eligible, you must be an artist, a native of Tamil Nadu residing here for at least 5 years, and actively involved in traditional art creation.

What is the purpose of submitting an artist's bio-data?

Submitting your bio-data helps provide essential information about your artistic background and achievements to the evaluation committee.

How many artists will be selected for awards?

A total of 10 artists will be honoured with awards, provided their works are judged to be outstanding by the jury at the exhibition.

Where are the state-level traditional art exhibitions held?

The State-level Traditional Art Exhibitions are conducted by the Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu.

Do I need any specific educational background to apply?

No, there are no mandatory educational qualifications or degrees required for applicants to this scheme.

To whom should the completed application be sent?

The fully completed and signed application form must be submitted to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Chennai.

Is there a fee to submit the application?

Yes, there is an entry fee of ₹10/- that must be paid along with the submitted application form.