Deadline: 31-Aug-20
The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art, in collaboration with Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, invites applications for Emerging Artist Award 2020.
The Emerging Artist Award seeks to promote young artists studying or practicing in India who demonstrate extraordinary skill and promise in the visual arts. Selected by an independent jury of distinguished artists and professionals in the field, the recipient will be part of a mentorship programme, along with the opportunity to participate in an exhibition platform.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be between 18 and 35 years of age.
- The applicant needs to be an Indian citizen. Overseas Citizens of India and Non-Indian Residents are not eligible
- In case the applicant is chosen as the recipient of the award he/she should agree to all Terms and Conditions, as listed below, upon accepting the award.
Terms and Conditions for recipient:
- The recipient will accept the award by formally signing an agreement with FICA. Once the recipient accepts the award, which will include further details on the elements of the award, he/she cannot withdraw their acceptance and will have to comply with the schedule provided by the organisers.
- The Award will be an exclusive collaboration between the recipient, FICA, and Pro Helvetia, the Swiss Arts Council, with no involvement from a third party.
For more information, visit https://ficart.org/call-for-eaa-2020