"Goa State Cultural Award" has been designed to honour the eminent personalities in the field of Art and culture. The scheme intends to give recognition to the Goan artists par exc...
The awardee shall be honoured with a shawl, a sriphal, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of **₹ 1,00,000/- per individual** and monthly financial assistance as provided under the scheme of Kala Samman.
> **Number of Awards**
Every year maximum of 12 (twelve) persons are awarded in the following fields -
Music
Dance
Drama/Theatre including Tiatr
Performing Folk Art
Fine Art & Craft
Bhajan/Kirtan/Choir
Film & associated Audio Visual works of Art
Overall contribution to the field of art & culture
Literature
(Creative) Photography
> **Announcement of List of Awardees**
Within 6 months from the last date of submission of the application.
> **Presentation of Award**
On or before April 30.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant should be an artist.
The applicant should have completed 60 years of age.
The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions to the field of art & culture at large and in his/her respective field of art in particular.
The applicant should have contributed in his/her respective field of art in Goa for a minimum of 10 years out of his/her entire career as a practising artist.
No award will be presented posthumously. However, during the selection process if the death of any artist occurs after the recommendation of his name then Task Force The committee may consider his name for the award, in such circumstances award will be presented posthumously.
How to Apply
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
**Step 2:** Take a print of the [proforma](https://artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/Goa%20State%20Cultural%20Award%202023.pdf) of the application form of the respective scheme, or request a hard copy from the concerned authority.
**Step 3:** In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
**Step 4:** Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the **ACO-III, Directorate of Art & Culture, Phone: 0832-2404606, E-mail: aco6-dac.goa@nic.in.**
> **Application Deadline**
Within 30 days* from the date of advertisement in the Newspaper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Goa State Cultural Award / what is the eligibility?
1. The applicant should be an artist.
1. The applicant should have completed 60 years of age.
1. The applicant should have given extraordinary contributions to the field of art & culture at large and in his/her respective field of art in particular.
1. The applicant should have contrib...
What are the benefits of Goa State Cultural Award?
The awardee shall be honoured with a shawl, a sriphal, a certificate of appreciation and a financial purse to the extent of **₹ 1,00,000/- per individual** and monthly financial assistance as provided under the scheme of Kala Samman.
> **Number of Awards**
Every year maximum of 12 (twe...
How to apply online for Goa State Cultural Award?
**Offline**
**Step 1:** The interested applicant should visit the Directorate Of Art & Culture, Government of Goa, 5th Floor, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Panaji, Patto, Panaji, Goa - 403001
**Step 2:** Take a print of the [proforma](https://artandculture.goa.gov.in/sites/default/files/Goa%20S...