Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts camp gets under way at CAVA

The Dasara Fine Arts and Handicrafts camp commenced at the Chamarajendra Academy of Visual Arts (CAVA) on Sunday evening, as announced by Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi. Spanning four days until October 14, the event will culminate with an Art Fair on October 18 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., featuring performances by CAVA alumni association members.

The subcommittee behind the camp invited submissions from amateur and professional artists from the entire state, showcasing works crafted in sand casting, print making, and wall painting. National and state-level handicraft artisans are also participating, with a live demonstration of various artistic skills scheduled from 10.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Throughout the event, animated short films will be screened daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., while an on-site drawing competition will take place for students in grades 1-4 and 6-12, with a clay art competition specifically for students in grades 5-8 on October 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Cultural performances will be held in the evenings each day, followed by a prize distribution and felicitation ceremony for artists and competition winners on October 14 at 4 p.m. Notable guest Tanveer Sait, MLA for Narasimharaja Constituency, has been invited to attend the event. Minister Tangadagi emphasized plans to address vacant positions at CAVA during his opening remarks.