Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Valarmani Award
State: Tamil Nadu
Ministry: null
Department: Art and Culture Department
Category: Skills & Employment
Beneficiary Type: Artists

"Scheme of Giving Awards to Eminent Artists - Kalai Valarmani Award" by the Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu aims to promote and preserve the culture of Tamil Nadu. The selected artists are awarded financial assistance ₹6,000/- and certificates of appreciation.

Benefits:
- Financial Assistance of ₹6,000/-.
- Certificate of Appreciation.
- A shawl worth ₹500/-.
- 5 eminent artists are awarded every year.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The age of the applicant should be between 19 to 35 years.

Application Process:
[Offline]
To Register on the Website:Step 1: Applicant visits the official website. 
Step 2: Click on 'Artist Registration' then 'Individual Fine Arts.
Step 3: Fill in the mandatory fields such as Name and Mobile number.
Step 4: Upon entering your mobile number, you will receive an OTP for verification. Verify your mobile number to proceed.
Step 5: Establish a password and input the provided verification code (CAPTCHA).
Step 6: Log in to your account upon successful verification.
Artist Registration Procedure:Step 7: Return to 'Artist Registration' and choose 'Individual Fine Arts'.
Step 8: Complete the 'Artist Individual Registration' form with the necessary details.
Step 9: Upload the Artist's photo, relevant documents, and photos of artworks.
Step 10: Optionally, provide the link to your YouTube channel if available.
Step 11: Enter your bank details and complete the CAPTCHA verification.
Step 12: Click on 'Submit'. Upon successful submission, you will receive a 'Reference Number'.
Post-Registration:Step 1: Access 'Registered Artist' and select 'Individual Fine Arts.'
Step 2: Download your issued I-card.
Application Process:Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the district office (Page No. 12) of the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.
OR
The interested applicant should take print of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Assistant Director, Regional Cultural Centre.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Documents Required:
3 Photographs.
Bio-Data.
Degree Certificate.
Copy of Family Card or Voter ID Card.
A copy of the School Replacement Certificate or a Bust Photograph should be attached (in case of absence of a School Replacement Certificate).
Copy of Proof of Artistic Ability.
Current Age Proof as per Family Card.