FICA Emerging Artist Award 2012

The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art invites applications for the Emerging Artist Award 2012 which seeks to promote young artists who demonstrate promise in the visual arts. [dated June 2012]

The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art invites applications for the Emerging Artist Award 2012 which seeks to promote young artists studying or practicing in India who demonstrate extraordinary skill and promise in the visual arts. Pro Helvetia New Delhi is pleased to collaborate with FICA for the third consecutive year. The Emerging Artist Award 2012 includes a twelve-week residency in Switzerland.

Selected by an independent jury of distinguished artists and professionals in the field, the recipient gets the opportunity to travel and work in an international residency and exhibit in a solo show in India.

FICA is pleased to be collaborating with Pro Helvetia-Swiss Art Council, New Delhi, and Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, for the Emerging Artist Award 2012.

The award includes:
• A twelve-week residency in Switzerland, round trip air travel from Mumbai or Delhi, a per diem during the time of the residency, and access to the residency’s technical equipments.
• A solo exhibition at the Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi.

For further information please contact: The Foundation for Indian Contemporary Art D 53, Defence Colony, New Delhi 110024 or info(at)ficart.org