Artist Honor (Gaurav Award)
The Artist Honor (Gaurav Award) is a prestigious lifetime achievement award given annually by the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy to nine fine artists — three each in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts — who have made outstanding contributions to their field. The award has been conferred every year since 1964–65. Applications are invited through public newspaper advertisements each year; apply offline at the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy in Ahmedabad.
About This Scheme
The Artist Honor (Gaurav Award) is a prestigious lifetime achievement award given annually by the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy to nine fine artists — three each in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts — who have made outstanding contributions to their field. The award has been conferred every year since 1964–65. Applications are invited through public newspaper advertisements each year; apply offline at the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy in Ahmedabad.
Full official description
The “Artist Honor (Gaurav Award)” scheme is implemented by the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy under the Sports, Youth and Culture Activities Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to recognize and honor artists who have made a lifetime contribution in the field of fine arts, specifically in painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, and have achieved outstanding accomplishments.
Every year, a total of nine (9) artists are honored under this scheme, three in painting, three in sculpture, and three in graphic arts with the Gaurav Award. This award has been conferred annually since 1964-65.
Benefits
- ₹51,000 cash prize per artist
- Copper plate, citation, and shawl presented at the award ceremony
- 5–7 day art exhibition at Ravishankar Raval Kala Bhavan, Ahmedabad
- Catalogue publication featuring the award-winning artists and their artwork
- Total of 9 awards given annually (3 per category)
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a resident of Gujarat
- Must work in fine arts — specifically painting, sculpture, or graphic arts
- Must have made a lifetime contribution with outstanding accomplishments in the chosen art form
- Must be an active member of the art community with a recognized body of work
How to Apply
Application Process: Applications are invited annually through public advertisements (daily newspapers).
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy 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. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required). Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Gujarat State Lalit Kala Academy.
Post-Application Process:
Step 1: A committee reviews and shortlists applicants based on merit.
Step 2: The final selected artists are notified and invited to the award ceremony.
Step 3: Awards are distributed along with the art exhibition and catalogue release.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the Gaurav Award?
Senior artists in the fields of painting, sculpture, or imagery with lifelong contributions.
How many artists are awarded each year?
A total of 9 artists are awarded every year- 3 each in painting, sculpture, and imagery.
Is the award given posthumously?
No, only living artists are eligible.
How is the selection done?
Through a committee appointed by the government, based on merit and contribution.
Can non-Gujarat residents apply?
Only artists with Gujarat domicile or major contributions in Gujarat are eligible.
How is the award presented?
During a formal award ceremony, along with an exhibition and catalogue release.
Is online application available?
No, as per the newspaper advertisement.
Where is the exhibition held?
At Ravishankar Raval Kala Bhavan, Ahmedabad.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Proof of identity
- Proof of residence
- Portfolio of artworks
- Passport Size Photograph
- Any Other Document if Required