Other Programmes > Promotion of Visual Arts
Every individual is blessed with talent in one or the other of many human arts. A chance to use our natural born talent goes a long way in leading a happy and contended life. Unfortunately a lot of us are either unaware of our own talent or do not get a chance to develop and nurture it. BCT has therefore undertaken to encourage young artists to blossom and show their talents by organizing artist camps and providing essential support.For the purpose of
promotion of visual arts, BCT organized an international level artist camp “KALA AAWAAS 2010†in Jaipur from March 6 to 12, 2010. There were around 30 eminent painters and sculptors from India and abroad who participated in this camp.
During the Kala Aawaas two important events were also organized:
- Release of 4 Books written by Mr Akhilesh Verma relating to art and a Seminar on International Art Forms.
- BCT also honored Mr. S.H. Raza for his lifetime contribution to field of art.
Exhibition of Young Masters’ Art Works
BCT had implemented a Fine Art Program for School Children in 50 government schools located in Urban Slums of Jaipur and 50 Rural Schools of Churu District in Rajasthan during the year 2008-09.
Under this program:
- 4000 Children were covered over a period of six months.
- Trained Art Teachers were involved in giving inputs on art to these School Children.
- An exhibition of the selected art works of these children was organized from September 10 to 14, 2009 in the art hub of Jaipur, Jawahar Kala Kendra. This program was inaugurated by Honorable Minister of Art & Culture, Govt. of Rajasthan, Ms. Bina Kak, who awarded certificates to the meritorious students.
BCT Visual Art Fellowship
Bhoruka Charitable trust has announced a fellowship in Visual Art. The objective of this fellowship is to encourage and support the upcoming contemporary Indian Artist. The fellowship awarded in visual art of drawing and painting. Out of over 200 applications received from all over India three artists were selected for the year 2010-11. They have been given a financial support of Rs. 8000/- per month for the two years under the mentorship of senior artists for their further growth and development.
