The Bombay Art Society's 132nd All India Art Exhibition
27 Feb to 04 March 2024 at Jehangir Art Gallery
Last date for Annual Art Exhibition entry submission is Over;
Scholarship Applications will be accepted till 12 Jan 2024
The Bombay Art Society is presenting 132nd All India Annual Art Exhibition 2024 from 27 Feb to 04 March 2024 at the Jehangir Art Gallery (All four exhibition halls). The digital submission of Artworks (by email) will be start from 10 Oct 2023 till 05 Jan 2024.
After Digital submission, the artworks will be selected by Jury.
The selected artworks are to be submitted physically at the Bombay Art Society, Opp. Rang Sharada Hotel, K. C. Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400050 either in person or by courier within one week once the list of selected artists is announced on society’s website between 24 to 25 Jan 2024. After the Physical submission of Artworks, the Jury will select artworks for Awards. The selected artworks along with Award winning artworks will be displayed at Jehangir Art Gallery from 27 February to 04 March 2024. The awards will be presented to artists at the inauguration ceremony of 132nd All India Annual Art Exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery on 27 February 2024 at 4.00pm onwards. The selected and award winning artworks with names of the Artists will be carried in the Catalogue of 132nd All India Annual Art Exhibition 2024, which will also be published on 27 February 2024 in the inauguration ceremony at Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai.
The Bombay Art Society’s 132nd All India Annual Art Exhibition [Download Prospectus ] At Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai from 27 Feb to 04 March 2024.
The Bombay Art Society’s (BAS) All India Annual Art Exhibition is an important art event on the calendar of visual arts happenings in India since the beginning in 1888. It has assumed the form of mega-event for the artists’ community not only in the western parts of India but artists from far northern, eastern and southern parts of India also participate every year and Society receive exhibition entries as far away as West Bengal, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Jammu.
We are inviting entries from Professional Artists and art students for students’ category.
Entries are to be submitted in digital form – only in JPEG files to be mailed at info@bombayartsociety.org
Resolution: For online exhibition, digital Images in JPEG for should be 1500 (W) x 1500(H) pixel in 300 dpi. Height or Width should not be more than 1500 pixel in 300 dpi.
File Name: File names must include the Artist’s name, Category (Painting/Sculpture/Graphics/Drawing/photography/Indian Art) Title of artwork, dimension (in inches with Height first) and medium. Also include the price in INR. (Ex. INR.20,000 )
Example of File Name under each Image
Suhas-Bendre_Painting_Blue -Vase-on-table_34x42_oil-on-canvas_INR.45000.jpg
Note: Please give the total price of the artwork including 12% GST and 25% Bombay Art Society’s commission on the sale. If artwork is sold, artist’s will receive 63% of the total price mentioned after deducting 12% GST and 25% society’s commission.
Entry Fees need to be paid via online transfer to The Bombay Art Society bank account.
Bank Details:
A/c Name: The Bombay Art Society
A/c No. : 000120100000387
Bank Name: Bank of India
IFSC Code: BKID0000001
Main Branch : Mumbai 400023.
Participants are requested to send the fund transfer receipt with the Schedule form (given below or in the brochure) at info@bombayartsociety.org along with their entry (JPEG images).
The Entry Fee is mentioned below:
For Professionals
INR.600 per entry (Each artwork) [Pay Rs.600 Online Now]
INR.1100 for two entries (Two artworks) [ Pay Rs.1100 Online Now]
INR.2000 for four entries (Four artworks) [Pay Rs.2000 online Now]
INR.1000 for one Scholarship Application [Pay Rs.1000 online Now]
INR.2500 for three Scholarship Applications [Pay Rs.2500 online Now]
For Students
INR.300 per entry (For each artwork) [Pay Rs.300 online Now]
INR.500 for two entries (Two artworks) [Pay Rs.500 online Now]
INR.1000 for four entries (Four artworks) [Pay Rs.1000 online Now]
For Society Life members: Rs.100 discount is given on the total entries fees for the submission of artworks. Artists can submit any number of Entries in Multiple categories after paying entry fees. For Life Members [Pay Rs.500 or Rs.1000 Entry fees online Now]
For Society Life members: INR.900 per Scholarship and INR.2400 for all three scholarship applications [Pay Rs.900, Rs.1800 or Rs.2400 for scholarship Applications Now]
Rules and Regulations:
Eligibility: Open to all artists of Indian nationality, working in any style.
Entries: Each participant can submit multiple entries in every category. Number of Entries is no bar.
Size: Minimum 18 x 18 Inches and Maximum 48 x 48 Inches including frame size in case of painting, drawing, and graphics. For photography, minimum 12 x 18 Inches and Maximum 36 x 48 Inches. The maximum size allowed for sculpture is 24x24x48(Height) Inches and it should not occupy more than 16 cubic feet and weight should not exceed 40kg in stone and 50kg in metal.
Acceptance:
a) All entries must be received as above on info@bombayartsociety.org between 25 November 2021 to 20 January 2022
b) Students will be required to produce bonafide certificate issued by the educational institutions to which they belong.
c) Society will have the full right to refuse entry without stating any reason whatsoever.
Judging
The decision of the Jury will be final in the matter of selection and Judging. No Communication on the subject will be entertained. The judging committee will not assign any reason for their decisions.
Catalogue
a) Only Award winning entries will get a complimentary copy of the catalogue. ( Catalogue can be purchased from the website www.bombayartsociety.org online.
[ BUY CATALOGUE NOW: PLACE ADVANCE ORDER FOR CATALOGUE – PAY INR.200] Catalogue will be couriered on your address provided in the buy order
b) The Society reserves the right to reproduce any entry for the catalogue or for the purpose of publicity any time in the future.
Sale
The exhibit selected for the exhibition will be offered for sale. All sales will be negotiated by the Society. The Society will retain 25% donation from the stated or negotiated price. The rest of the amount will be paid to the artist.
Photography
Rules are subject to change by the Managing Committee. Categories in Photography are as follows. (1) Portrait (2) Landscape (3) Pictorial (4) Wildlife (5) Creative (6) Abstract (7) Digital (8) Still Life.
Note: Photographs should not be older than 2021.
Exhibits and rules:
1) Incomplete schedule will not be accepted.
2) Selected Exhibits will be accepted strictly at the participant’s own risk and expenses. Society will not be liable for any damages or loss of Art works, though Society takes utmost care of exhibits.
3) Sculpture or painting executed using any fragile materials, (Glass Framing, Plaster, Terra cotta, Ceramic) and contain noxious or toxic substance s, have inflammability below 50° C or incorporate dangerous electrical appliances will not be accepted.
5) Actual Exhibit which varies substantially from the image shown is likely to be rejected.
6) Selected exhibits should NOT be sent by railway, air, or roadways parcel courier services, but should be personally handed or through representative only. If sent by courier, society will not accept responsibility of damage or loss of the artworks.
RETURN OF ENTRY
7) If artworks are sent by the CD/DVD, it is non-returnable.
8) The original Artwork will be returned only after producing the receipt.
8) Selected entries are to be collected positively from the JEHANGIR ART GALLERY on the last day of the exhibition i.e., on the 04 March 2024 between 6.00 p.m to 8.00 p.m or before 04 April 2024 between office hours except Bank holidays and Sundays from society’s Bandra office. STRICT compliance with this rule to be adhered due to the large number of exhibits. Artworks may be damaged without any negligence on The Bombay Art Society’s part. The Bombay Art Society will not be liable for the Damage of work in any case.
9) The artworks not collected within stipulated period mentioned above will be treated as Society’s property and Society will have the right to dispose of said artworks and funds thus collected will be utilized For Society’s welfare activities. Please do not call or mail for artworks after one month from the date of exhibition.
10) Managing committee reserves the rights for not displaying any disputable exhibit.
BENDRE-HUSAIN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
(Download Application form)
The BENDRE-HUSAIN SCHOLARSHIP of Rs. 25,000/- each is awarded every year to young artist of merit engaged in the field of visual arts. The scheme is administered by The Bombay Art Society, under the guidance of a Trust consisting of following members.
Shri. Shaffat Husain Trustee
Smt. K. G. Menon Trustee
Shri. Rajendra Patil Trustee
Prof. Narendra Vichare, Chairman, The Bombay Art Society
Shri. Chandrajit Yadav, Hon. Secretary, The Bombay Art Society
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicant will be required to send an Email at professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org with subject line “Entry for Bendre-Husain Scholarship”. Artists should email images of five best of their artworks executed during the last two calendar years in ‘JPEG’ format, with particulars of themselves and their biodata, in the prescribed Application form, which will not be returned to the applicant. All the applications and the emails received will be scrutinized by a special committee. The Judging Committee’s decision in the selection of award shall be final. No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard. The recipient of this scholarship is not qualified for the same again. The final decision for the award will be taken on merit-cum-means basis.
The awardees will receive their cheque at the inauguration of The Bombay Art Society’s coming annual show, where they will be invited to exhibit one work each, in the invitee category.
ELIGIBILITY
Only those who are working in the field of painting, sculpture, or printmaking (any medium)
(a) Regularly taking part in exhibition of national and international importance or holding individual shows of their own work.
(b) Are bonafide citizens of India, residing in India.
(c) Have completed 25 years of age but have not crossed their 35th birthday. Please attach school leaving certificate as proof for date of birth.
Artists can apply in prescribed application form available in the prospectus or on Society’s website www.bombayartsociety.org or application form can also be collected form society’s office at Bandra Reclamation. The Duly filled application form with necessary information and enclosures must reach the Hon. Secretary, The Bombay Art Society, Opp. Rang Sharada Hotel, K C Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400050 latest by 10 Jan 2023 OR, Scanned copy of this form filled with enclosures should be mailed to professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org along with your entry and payment receipt by 10 January 2024.
THE SANGITA JINDAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCULPTOR
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THE SANGITA JINDAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR SCULPTOR of Rs. 1,20,000/- (Donated by Mrs. Sangita Jindal, Chairperson, JSW Foundation) will be awarded every year for five years to young sculptors working in metal medium (Bronze, Steel, Copper, etc) of merit engaged in the field of visual arts. The scheme is administered by The Bombay Art Society, under the guidance of a Trust consisting of following members.
Smt. Sangita Jindal, Trustee
Shri. Rajendra Patil, President, The Bombay Art Society
Prof. Narendra Vichare, Chairman, The Bombay Art Society
Shri. Chandrajit Yadav, Secretary, The Bombay Art Society.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicant will be required to send an Email at professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org with subject line “Entry for THE SANGITA JINDAL Scholarship”. Sculptors should email images of five best of their artworks executed during the last two calendar years in ‘JPEG’ format, with particulars of themselves and their biodata, in the prescribed Application form, which will not be returned to the applicant. All the applications and the emails received will be scrutinized by a special committee. The Judging Committee’s decision in the selection of award shall be final. No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard. The recipient of this scholarship is not qualified for the same again. The final decision for the award will be taken on merit-cum-means basis.
The awardees will receive their scholarship cheque at the inauguration of The Bombay Art Society’s coming annual show, where they will be invited to exhibit one work each, in the invitee category.
ELIGIBILITY
Only those who are working in the field of Metal sculpture ( Bronze, Steel, Copper or other metals)
(a) Regularly taking part in exhibition of national and international importance or holding individual shows of their own work.
(b) Are Bonafede citizens of India, residing in India.
(c) Have completed 25 years of age but have not crossed their 40th birthday. The school leaving certificate is accepted as a proof for date of birth.
Sculptor artists can apply in prescribed application form available in Society’s office.
Artists can apply in prescribed application form available in the prospectus or on Society’s website www.bombayartsociety.org or application form can also be collected form society’s office at Bandra Reclamation. The Duly filled application form with necessary information and enclosures must reach the Hon. Secretary, The Bombay Art Society, Opp. Rang Sharada Hotel, K C Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400050 latest by 10 Jan 2023 OR, Scanned copy of this form filled with enclosures should be mailed to professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org along with your entry and payment receipt by 10 January 2023.
SANDHYA MISRA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
(Download Application form)
SANDHYA MISRA SCHOLARSHIP FOR CREATIVE EXCELLENCE of Rs. 75,000/- (Donated by shri Sanjay Misra) is to be awarded from this year to young artist of merit engaged in the field of visual arts. The scheme is administered by The Bombay Art Society, under the guidance of a Trust consisting of following members.
Shri. Sanjay Misra, Trustee
Shri. Rajendra Patil, Trustee, President, The Bombay Art Society
Prof. Narendra Vichare, Trustee, Chairman, The Bombay Art Society
Shri. Chandrajit Yadav, Trustee, Secretary, The Bombay Art Society
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicant will be required to send an Email at professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org with subject line “Entry for Sandhya Misra Scholarship”. Artists should email images of five best of their artworks executed during the last two calendar years in ‘JPEG’ format, with particulars of themselves and their biodata, in the prescribed Application form, which will not be returned to the applicant. All the applications and the emails received will be scrutinized by a special committee. The Judging Committee’s decision in the selection of award shall be final. No correspondence shall be entertained in this regard. The recipient of this scholarship is not qualified for the same again. The final decision for the award will be taken on merit-cum-means basis.
The awardees will receive their cheque at the inauguration of The Bombay Art Society’s coming annual show, where they will be invited to exhibit one work each, in the invitee category.
ELIGIBILITY
Only those who are working in the field of painting, sculpture, or printmaking (any medium)
(a) Regularly taking part in exhibition of national and international importance or holding individual shows of their own work.
(b) Are Bonafede citizens of India, residing in India.
(c) Have completed 36 years of age but have not crossed their 45th birthday. The school leaving certificate is accepted as a proof for date of birth.
Artists can apply in prescribed application form available in Society’s office.
Artists can apply in prescribed application form available in the prospectus or on Society’s website www.bombayartsociety.org or application form can also be collected form society’s office at Bandra Reclamation. The Duly filled application form with necessary information and enclosures must reach the Hon. Secretary, The Bombay Art Society, Opp. Rang Sharada Hotel, K C Marg, Bandra Reclamation, Mumbai 400050 latest by 10 Jan 2023 OR, Scanned copy of this form filled with enclosures should be mailed to professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org along with your entry and payment receipt by 10 January 2023.
APPLICATION FOR SCHOLSHIP(s)
Application Form (Please fill in Block Letters)
CLICK TO DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP FORM
Pay Scholarship Application Fees online
Name of the Scholarship: Paste your Self Photograph
Name of Applicant Mr./Mrs./Miss______________________________________________________________
Date of Birth _______________________________Present Address___________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Educational Qualification_______________________________________________________________
Training in Art (Name of Inst./University) __________________________________________________
Awards won Collections ________________________________________________________________
Subject, you wish to pursue ______________________________________________________________
Are you an Income Taxpayer? Yes No Average Income per annum ________________
Are you employed? Yes No
If so, give employers Name & Address ____________________________________________________
Your designation and Salary per month ____________________________________________________
Have you received any Scholarship or Grant in any form during last three years Yes No
If so, give particulars of Scholarship / Grant: ________________________________________________
I am sending herewith CD/Email with the images of best of my five works. I agree to abide by the rules of
the scheme. • Certified photocopy of School Leaving Certificate is attached to confirm age.
Note: Incomplete application form is liable to be rejected. Use additional sheet if necessary: sent duly filled scanned copy of this form at
professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org along with necessary documents and images.
Applicant’s signature & Date
Schedule Form
(Form for Participation in the All India Annual Art Exhibition)
Click here to Download Schedule form / Submission form
132nd All India Annual Art Exhibition 2023 at Jehangir Art Gallery. The Bombay Art Society, Mumbai 400001.
Category : (Please tick the appropriate category)
Professional | Students | Handicapped | Painting | Sculpture |Graphic | Drawing | Photography
Name ( In Capital Letter)……………………………………………………………………………………………..
BAS Life Member: YES / NO
Address ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Telephone ………………………………………… *Mobile ………………………………
*E Mail ID…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I have read the rules and regulations and I will abide by them. If the artworks are not collected by us within the stipulated period, it will be treated as Society’s property and the Society will have the right to dispose of the said artworks and the funds thus collected will be utilized for the Society’s welfare activities.
Date …………………………………………. Signature
………………………………………………….
* E Mail ID and Mobile Number is compulsory
* Please send a scanned copy or photograph taken on mobile of this schedule form filled with your details to professionalcategory@bombayartsociety.org along with your entry and payment receipt.
All correspondence should be addressed to the
Hon. Secretary
The Bombay Art Society, Opp. Ranga Sharda, K. C. Marg
Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (W), Mumbai – 400 050
Tel.: 022 26513466 / Mobile: 8976044108, 7400009778
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