State Art Exhibition (Student Category)
in Goa
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State Art Exhibition (Student Category) in Goa
State Art Exhibition (Student Category) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for State Art Exhibition (Student Category) in Goa
Scheme Overview
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.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
If an art student submits their entry in the Student Category, they are not eligible to participate in the Artist Category.
Submission must include an official bonafide certificate from the student's institution; entries without it will not be accepted.
Declarations for Originality and Prior Exhibits
- 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.
- 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.
Award Winners' Restriction for Next Year
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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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/-
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Duly filled Entry Form (legibly written/typed). |
| 2 | Bonafide Certificate from the student’s art institution. |
| 3 | Declaration of Originality on the back of each artwork, stating: |
| 4 | Entry Fee Receipt – ₹50 per section (non-refundable) with receipt number mentioned in the entry form. |
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for State Art Exhibition (Student Category) in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for State Art Exhibition (Student Category). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for State Art Exhibition (Student Category) in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective is to promote and encourage local students in the field of visual arts by providing a platform to showcase their work.