The primary focus is to support and promote talented artists in the fields of painting and sculpture through group shows art exhibitions.

The Art and Culture Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, is responsible for granting the financial assistance.

Participation in such events is considered as an additional qualification for eligibility under this scheme.

The applications are accepted offline in the prescribed format available at the Oviya Nunkalai Kuzhu during office hours.

No, only artists who are natives of Tamil Nadu by continuous residence for at least 5 years are eligible to apply.

Artists should be residents of Tamil Nadu for a continuous period of not less than 5 years to meet the eligibility criteria.

The Directorate of Art and Culture is located at Dr. D.G.S. Dinakaran Road, (Greenways Road) Chennai - 600 028.

The required documents include the bio-data of the artists, passport-sized photographs of the artists, photographs of artworks, and copies of press cuttings (if any) showcasing their artistic talents.

A sum of ₹50,000/- is granted to the groups of five artists for conducting art exhibitions.

The eligibility criteria do not mention any preference based on experience or reputation; however, participation in national or state-level exhibitions and camps is considered an additional qualification.

There are no mentioned restrictions on the medium or style of artwork, allowing for diverse artistic expressions.

The scheme is specifically for groups of artists, and individual applications will not be accepted.

No specific requirements regarding the type of artwork are mentioned, as long as the artists have a sufficient number for their exhibition.