Several artists from the city will participate in the Ojas Art Award being organised as part of the Jaipur literature Festival. The award recognises the best artists working in tribal and traditional art.
In its second edition, the award will be presented by Delhi-based arts organisation Ojas Art to two artists practicing Mithila art. The award of Rs. 51,000 and Rs. 31,000 will be given to the senior and the junior artist respectively.
Known for its innovative and inclusive approach to the arts and artistic expression, the Jaipur literature Festival has worked with Ojas Art for a number of years to showcase up-and-coming artists' work at the Festival.
Sanjoy K Roy, producer of the Jaipur literature Festival, said, "last year's Gond Art award winners captured our hearts by their incredible work which was displayed at the festival and later celebrated in a major exhibition at Ojas Art. The exhibition then travelled to JlF @ Boulder, Colorado"
The award offers young and established artists the great opportunity to have their work exhibited at the ZEE Jaipur literature Festival, which sees a footfall upwards of 250,000 each year, as well as a cash prize to support their future work.
