State Art Exhibition (Student Category)

Description
The "State Art Exhibition Student Category " is an annual event organized by the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa, to promote and encourage creativity in the visual arts field among local students. Kala Academy Goa annually organises the State Art Exhibition. The Exhibition is held under the promotion activity in the field of Visual Art with the view to encourage the local students and extend an opportunity to show their creative talents, as well as, to provide a facility for the general public to see, appreciate and enjoy the various modes of expressions. The Kala Academy endeavours to develop an atmosphere wherein student can express his/her feelings and ideas through the different media The State Art Exhibition will provide a glimpse into the latest works of the students. Goan Fine Art student are invited to contribute their works to different categories of the visual art namely Section -1 : Painting & Graphic Print Consists of drawing and paintings, executed oil, water colours, inks, crayons or mix media collage and graphic prints. Section -2 : Applied Art & Graphic Design Consists of Graphic design of visual communication, original or printed work in Applied Art & Creative Photography. Section -3 : Sculpture Consists of work in stone, terra-cotta, metal, wood, marble, plastic and fibre glass etc. works of clay, glass & other easily breakable material are not accepted

Benefits
• Three main prizes will be awarded in each section/category:
• 1st Prize: ₹10,000/-
• 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/-
• 3rd Prize: ₹5,000/-
• Special Prizes:
• Ravji V. Gaunekar Memorial Prize by The Goa Hindu Association: ₹1,000/-
• Artist to Artist Award by Smt. Prafulla Dahanukar: ₹15,000/-
• Late Hanuman B. Neogi Memorial Prize: ₹1,000/-

Eligibility Criteria
1. A participant must be a bona fide student of any recognised art college or institution, studying one or more of the subjects in the exhibition sections.
2. If an art student submits their entry in the Student Category, they are not eligible to participate in the Artist Category.
3. Submission must include an official bonafide certificate from the student's institution; entries without it will not be accepted.
4. Declarations for Originality and Prior Exhibits
5. - Each exhibit must be the student’s original work, neither a copy nor an imitation. A declaration to this effect must appear on the back of each entry.
6. - If the work has previously won an award or been displayed in prior exhibitions by Kala Academy or any other institution, it will not be accepted, and a declaration to that effect must also be submitted.
7. Award Winners' Restriction for Next Year
8. A participant who receives an award in a given year is not eligible to receive an award in the same section in the following year
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Required Documents
• Duly filled Entry Form (legibly written/typed).
• Bonafide Certificate from the student’s art institution.
• Declaration of Originality on the back of each artwork, stating:
• Entry Fee Receipt – ₹50 per section (non-refundable) with receipt number mentioned in the entry form.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the State Art Exhibition (Student Category)?
A: The objective is to promote and encourage local students in the field of visual arts by providing a platform to showcase their work.

Q: Who can participate in this exhibition?
A: Only students from recognized Fine Art Colleges or Institutions based in Goa are eligible to participate.

Q: Where can I get the entry form and rules for participation?
A: Entry forms and prospectus are available at the Kala Academy, Goa.

Q: How will participants be informed about the submission dates?
A: Dates for receiving entries will be announced through local newspapers.

Q: Is there any entry fee to participate in the exhibition?
A: No, there is no entry fee for participation.

Q: What documents are required for submitting the entry form?
A: A bonafide certificate from the college or institution must be submitted along with the entry form.

Q: Who is responsible for the selection and judging of artworks?
A: A panel of three judges appointed by Kala Academy will handle the selection and judging process.

Q: Will all submitted artworks be displayed in the exhibition?
A: Only the selected artworks, as chosen by the panel of judges, will be displayed.

Q: Can the general public view the exhibition?
A: Yes, the exhibition is open to the public, and entry is free.
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Q: Who can be contacted for submission of applications?
A: Applications must be submitted to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy Goa.

Q: What is the authority for handling complaints or queries?
A: The Member Secretary or Chairman of Kala Academy Goa will address any grievances or queries regarding the scheme.