Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Art awards for upcoming and talented artists from India

The capital city of India, New Delhi, has a whole range of artistic activities on offer, including scholarships, awards and residencies.

The Skoda Prize for promoting excellence in Indian Contemporary Art is one of them. Its aim is not only to honor emerging talent from the country, but also carry their works to a larger audience, cutting across boundaries, according to Martin da Costa, one of the brains behind these awards.

The Skoda Prize award was given to Mithu Sen, last at the hands of world-renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor. The art award looks to felicitate deserving Indian artist below 45. To qualify for it, one would need to have hosted a solo in any medium, like painting, installation, sculpture, video, photography, and performance. The top 20 shortlisted artists with a solo between May 1, 2009, and April 30, 2010, in India will be featured in the Skoda Prize catalog.

The works of art of the final three nominees will be exhibited in a separate show. The winner will be given a cash prize of Rs 10,00,000 and the runners up will get an opportunity to attend a four-week residency program in Pro Helvetia in Switzerland. Last date for submission of applications is August 30. Check other terms and conditions at www.theskodaprize.com

On the other hand, The Khoj International Artists’ Association’s Peer is an yearly education & outreach residency program. It brings together five young art graduates from across India. For a span of four weeks, they work together in a discursive space with an emphasis on experimentation innovation and risk-taking in their practice. Check other terms and conditions at www.khojworkshop.org

Foundation For Indian Contemporary Art (FICA) award for emerging artists spots extraordinary skills in the domain of visual arts. An independent jury comprising renowned artists and experts choose two winners each year. Launched five years ago, it includes an eight-week international residency program plus a solo. In order to qualify for this award, the artistt must be under 35. The last date to submit applications is July 15. Check other terms and conditions at www.ficart.org.

The Bhiku Ram Jain Foundation prize is awarded to 30 talented artists. Apart from an attractive cash prize, the winning artists get to showcase their works at an art exhibition. Check other terms and conditions at www.artmall.in

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