Scheme of Conferring 'Kalaichemmal' Awards

Recipients of the Kalaichemmal Awards receive a citation and a cash award of ₹1,00,000/- in recognition of their meritorious service in the fields of Traditional Art and Contemporary Art.

Yes, the creations of the awardees are displayed for public view in exhibitions conducted by Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu at the state level, providing further recognition and exposure for their artwork.

The completed application form along with the documents should be submitted to the Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu, Directorate of Art and Culture, Chennai.

Yes, applicants should submit a bio-data of the artist along with the duly filled and signed application form.

Interested applicants should visit the office of the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the designated staff.

No, only artists who are domiciles of Tamil Nadu or residents of the state for at least five years are eligible for the Kalaichemmal Awards.

Eminent artists should have continuous involvement and participation in art exhibitions, both at the government level and major exhibitions conducted by others, along with receiving awards at the national or state level.

Yes, there is often a public award ceremony organized by the Art and Culture Department to honor the Kalaichemmal Award recipients.

The Art and Culture Department usually announces the Kalaichemmal Award recipients through press releases, their website, or social media channels.

A selection committee is usually formed by the Art and Culture Department, comprising eminent personalities from the field of art and culture. The committee reviews nominations and selects awardees based on established criteria.

The nomination package typically requires details about the nominee, their achievements in the art form, awards and recognition received previously, and any other relevant information that strengthens their candidacy.