Guidelines for Empanelment of Artists, Artisans-In-Residence in HEIs Released By UGC

New Delhi: Human civilisation depends heavily on the arts, and for centuries Kala Gurus (Artists-in-Residence/Artisans-in-Residence) have enlightened the art world. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has published rules for the appointment of artists and artisans-in-residence at higher educational institutions (HEIs), taking this example as its model.

According to the UGC, finding a balance between the preservation of art and living is a difficult undertaking. An important step in this direction is the process of identifying art and art forms and connecting them to the higher education system.

Tentative list of the art forms

Handicrafts: (Pottery, Bamboo Art, Cane Work, Woodwork, Terracotta, Madhubani, Pichhwahi, Charkha Weaving, Mughal Wood Art, Stone, Bronze Work, Meenakari Work, Weaving, Dyeing, Block Printing, Miniature Painting, Wood Carving, Printed Textiles and others)

Music: (Classical Music, Semi-classical, Light, Modern Music) Dance: (Classical & Traditional Dance forms) Folk Dance: (Bhangra/Gidda, Garba, Rouf, Ghoomar, Bihu, Lavani, Vilasini Natyam, Dhimsa, Bagurumba, Ali Ai Ligang, Kolattam, Natyam, Aji Lamu, Roppi, Phoning, Kajari, Jhumari, Dandari, Gendi among others)

Professional Art Forms: (Painting, Printmaking, Textile, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramic, Calligraphy, Photography, Installation) Folk Theatre, Nautanki, Yoga, and other arts including Sand Art, Mehndi, Floor Art (Rangoli/Mandana)

Eligibility:

Level-I: Guru (Artist/Artisan) (Those Artists/Artisans, who do not come in the above categories, but have gained fame as master artists of a particular art form).

Level-II: Param Guru (Outstanding Artist/Artisan) (At least one National and State level Government recognized award or any other award of the equivalent level)

Level-III: Parameshti Guru (Eminent Artist/Artisan) (Padma Awardee or a prestigious honour of National or International Level) Facilities

Honorarium

Studio/workplace: The empanelled Kala Gurus will be provided suitable well-equipped workplace to carry out the activities having requisite facilities and materials along with other assistance needed to deliver the learning.

Travel Expenses and Accommodation

The empowered Kala Guru will be provided TA /DA / Accommodation etc, as per the norms of HEIs.

Honorarium: The Payment of honorarium, TA/DA/Accommodation, etc to Artists/Artisans-in-Residence may be decided and made by the HEIs from their own resources.