The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Inlaks Fine Arts Awards 2026
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Eligibility
Emerging young artists
Region
India
Award
₹3,00,000 per annum
Deadline
15-Aug-2025
About The Program
Inlaks Fine Arts Awards 2026 is an opportunity offered by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation (a non-profit organisation) for emerging young artists to develop their creative talent. Selected students will receive financial assistance of ₹3,00,000 per year to enable them to work independently anywhere in India.
Source: inlaksfoundation.org
EligibilityDeadline Date: 15-Aug-2025
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian passport holder or currently residing in India
- be a young emerging artist
- born on or after 1st January 1995
- be a recent graduate/postgraduate degree holder OR
- be a final year student from a leading Indian institute for visual arts in India
Note:-
- Students pursuing first-year master’s programme will not be considered.
- The recipient should not be holding a similar/ government scholarship or award during the same tenure.
- If the candidates have applied for the award earlier, they must submit a new body of work if they re-apply.
- In the case of applicants not having a formal degree in the visual arts, it is desirable that they would have participated in organised art exhibitions.
Benefits
The award is worth ₹3,00,000 for a period of one year.
The awardee will also have to attend an art residency programme within India for a period of 4 weeks during the course of the year.
Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including the below information:
- age
- nationality
- professional training (education, workshops, etc.,)
- solo, group exhibitions
- gallery representation (if any)
- any other professional activities relevant to the artistic practice
- Artwork (Portfolio)
- Proof of age (copy of Aadhaar card /passport/birth certificate
- Proof of Nationality (copy of passport/birth certificate)
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Read the details carefully, navigate to the top of the page and click on Apply now.
Step 4: Fill in the required details submit your application.
Important Dates
Application Deadline: 15 August 2025
Selection Criteria
Contact Details
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Email ID: gladys@inlaksfoundation.org, info@inlaksfoundation.org
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FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this opportunity?
Answer: The Inlaks Fine Arts awards are being offered by the Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation.
Question: What is the Inlaks Fine Art Award?
Answer: The award supports emerging Indian artists to pursue independent work for one year in India, including a 4-week art residency at a recognised institution.
Question: What is the value of the award?
Answer: The awardee receives INR 3,00,000 for the year, plus access to a residency culminating in an open day event.
Question: Can I apply if I’ve received the award before?
Answer: Yes, but you must submit a new body of work that’s distinct from your previous application.
Question: Can I apply if I don’t have a formal degree?
Answer: Yes. If you’ve participated in organized exhibitions, you’re eligible even without a formal degree.
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