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STATE AKADEMI OF ARTS (DANCE, DRAMA, MUSIC AND VISUAL
ARTS)
The West Bengal State Akademi
of Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts, established in 1955, has become an integral part
of the University ever since the latter’s inception in 1962. The Akademi, located at
Jorasanko Campus, is actively engaged in the promotion of study, training, research and
extension of various branches of performing and Visual Arts including folk art and culture
in Bengal. A training centre on Chhow dance of Seraikela, Mayurbhanj and Purulia has been
set up at Jorasanko which attracts young dancers and students of theatre.
Besides, State Akademi is engaged
in the following activities :
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Organising Tagore Dance
Drama in different places of the country for the dissemination of Tagore Culture.
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Organising merit
scholarships for the young talents in the field of Creative and Tagore Dance, Rabindra
Sangeet and the Rare Music, Acting, Playwright, Painting, Graphics, Sculpture, Criticism
on Art & Culture.
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Organising competition
in the field of Children-Drama, folk drama, creative dance, Tabla playing, Bengali song,
Art, specially for the slum dwelling children.
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Organising Folk art fair
in State level.
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Organising of
recognition by way of according State Akademi Awards to Veteran artistes in the field of
Dance, Drama, Music & Visual Arts along with one outstanding scholar in the field of
Folklore Research.
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Organising Annual Art
Exhibition – All India level and prizes are given to the outstanding artists
including traditional artists.
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Issuing the requisite
certificates for the Railway concession towards the professional groups or individual for
promotion of performing art and culture.
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Recommendations are
accorded to Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, Department of Culture, Govt. of India
towards the Financial Assistance for the Cultural activities.
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As a cultural resource
centre, informations are available for the promotion, study and research, in the field of
art and culture. |
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