RFAs: Artists for projects in Government Schools in Karnataka (India)

These projects, which complement the school curriculum, should provide a solid foundation for arts-integrated teaching. It is desirable that the proposals clearly state arts-integrated projects that encourage students’ creativity and research skills.

Funding Information

• Up to a maximum of Rs.2,00,000/– .
• The proposer may consider a maximum of Rs.70,000/–  as self-financing.
• The project should have a duration of one year.

Eligible Projects

• The project should involve many stakeholders, including parents, students, teachers, those involved in the arts, and more.
• Efforts should be made to incorporate local resources or art forms into classroom teaching methods.
• The project should specifically focus on one art form, including theater, music, folklore, visual arts, photography, film, and literature, to encourage student-centered learning.
• The project should help inspire the school community to raise awareness about social justice and the environment.

Eligibility Criteria

• Artists with prior experience in art education or those with appropriate training in art education may submit proposals.
• Must be proficient in the local language.
• Must be Indian citizens.

Application Requirements

• You can write your project in Kannada, Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu and English.
• Request letter to undertake the project.
• Your personal introduction as well as your experience working with children.
• Details of the name, address, background, and abilities of the co-teachers of the school you have chosen, along with the social and cultural background of the students.
• Brief information about the current arts education activities of your chosen school, if any.
• A letter of consent from the principal of the selected school along with the name and phone number of the school’s contact point.
• Project objectives.
• Details of work plans.
• Details of resource persons/community members participating during the project period.
• Desired outcomes that can come from the project.
• Expenses – Details of expenses.

For more information, visit IFA.