Department of Art and Culture
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
POLICY NOTE 2010 – 2011 DEPARTMENT OF ART AND CULTURE Introduction “Art transcends all the boundaries and barriers”. That is why Poet Bharathiyar urged us to travel to various parts of the world and bring all treasures to enrich our artistic wealth. Art and Culture break the monotony and add beauty to our lives. We cannot imagine a world without music, dance, poetry, painting, sculpture and drama. It will make the world a mundane without any life and existence will be inane and insipid. Art forms require the patronage of Government for their continuity and preservation. Tourism and Culture are intertwined. Culture promotes Tourism and Tourism is benefited by the rich varieties of our Culture. After the formation of Tourism and Culture Department, convergence has been systematically effected by proper coordination between the two sectors by conscious efforts. The first and paramount job of Department of Art and Culture is to introduce the best form of arts to the people, encouraging and uplifting the artistes, through which culture is fostered for posterity. This Department works for the revival of significant art forms and takes efforts to propagate Thamizhisai in the nooks and corners of our State. Department of Art and Culture The Department of Art and Culture is headed by a Commissioner of Art and Culture. It facilitates and regulates the functions of all the Government institutions related to Art and Culture. The functioning of Government Music colleges, Government Music schools, Government colleges for Fine Arts, Government college for Architecture and Sculpture, Jawahar Bala Bhavan and Oviaya Nunkalai Kuzhu are monitored and administered by the Department in an effective manner. 1. Regional Cultural Centres The Directorate of Art and Culture has six Regional Cultural Centres at Kancheepuram, Thanjavur, Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli and Thiruchirappalli. The Regional Cultural Centres co-ordinate the cultural activities of the District Art Societies, the District Music Schools and the Jawahar Siruvar Manrams at district level. They are manned by Assistant Directors. They also liaise with Eyal Isai Nataka Mandram, Ovia Nunkalai Kuzhu, Folk Artistes Welfare Board and South Zone Cultural Centre to organize cultural events and conduct training programmes. They organise several art festivals like Tamil Isai Vizha, Karthigai Oli Vizha, Pongal Kalai Vizha, Nattupura Kalai Vizha, Paavai Vizha, Saaral Vizha, Sirkazhi Moovar Vizha, Kattabomman Birthday Celebration, Aruvi Thiruvizha, Kumari Thiruvizha, Sadaya Vizha, Azhither Vizha, Kodai Vizha, Matha Nallinakka Vizha etc. 2 District Art Societies District Art Societies were formed to identify artistic talents at District level and provide opportunities for their exposition. Identification Cards are issued to various artistes through these Societies so that they may avail financial assistance, priority in cultural programmes and concession in travel are availed by producing these cards. 3. Folk Artistes Welfare Board In order to provide social security and welfare schemes to folk artistes, Tamil Nadu Folk Artistes Welfare Board was created and Tamil Nadu Government have initially sanctioned Rs.1 crore to the Welfare Board to provide various benefits to Folk Artistes. 3.1 Registration of Folk Artistes Any folk artiste who has completed the age of 18 years but not completed 60 years, may register his / her name with the board to become a member of the scheme. 20,661 folk artistes have become members of the Board up to March 2010. 3.2 Welfare Schemes A sum of Rs.32.09 lakhs has been spent so far towards various welfare schemes to 2381 folk artistes. 3.2.1 Assistance for purchase of Spectacles A maximum amount of Rs. 500/- for spectacles is given to members. An amount of Rs.5.21 lakhs has been provided upto March 2010 towards purchase of spectacles to 1047 members. 3.2.2 Assistance for Education Assistance for Education is provided to the son / daughter of folk artiste subject to maximum of 2 children starting from class X up to Post Graduate level and Professional courses along with hostel fees depending upon the course. An amount of Rs.15.51 lakhs has been provided upto March 2010 for education to 1159 members. 3.2.3 Assistance for Marriage Assistance to meet the marriage expenses of the folk artiste or his son or daughter is provided. An amount of Rs.2.36 lakhs has been given for marriage assistance to 118 members upto March 2010. 3.2.4 Assistance for Delivery of a Child Under this scheme, a female folk artiste member is provided with a sum of Rs.6,000/- towards delivery for maximum 2 children. An amount of Rs.30,000/- has been provided so far to 5 members upto March 2010. 3.2.5 Assistance for Miscarriage / Termination of Pregnancy For miscarriage / termination of pregnancy, an amount of Rs.3,000/- is provided towards hospital expenses for maximum 2 times . In Chennai one member is benefited under this scheme upto March 2010. 3.2.6 Natural Death / Funeral expenses If a registered folk artiste dies naturally, a sum of Rs.15,000/- will be given to the nominee of the deceased registered folk artiste and a sum of Rs.2,000/- will be given to the nominee of the deceased registered folk artiste to meet the funeral expenses. A total amount of Rs.8.67 lakhs has been provided to 51 members under this scheme upto March 2010. 3.3 Free Medical Camp Free medical camps were conducted in 21 districts and 4614 members and their family members were benefited so far. 3.4 Allotment of Free House Site Pattas Free house site pattas have been issued to 86 folk artistes in Villupuram, Namakkal and Madurai Districts, in 2009-2010. Applications received for issue of free house site pattas are being sent to the concerned District Collectors for necessary action as soon as received from the folk artistes. 3.5 Free Musical Instruments Thanjavur District Collector has provided free musical instruments worth Rs.42,000 to the folk artistes. Similarly, Erode District Collector has provided free musical instruments worth Rs.90,200/-, Krishnagiri District Collector, musical instruments worth Rs.10,000/- and Theni District Collector, Rs 52,400/- worth of musical instruments and Villupuram District Collector, Rs. 39,000/- worth of musical instruments to folk artistes. To encourage the Folk Artistes, chances are given to perform folk arts in “Poongavil Poongatru”, “Mamallapuram Indian Dance Festival” and other Government functions. 3.6 Kalaignar’s Insurance Scheme Photos of the members and family members of folk artistes were taken for providing identity cards under “Life saving treatment of Kalaignar Insurance scheme”. Folk Artistes and their family are benefited under this scheme. 4. Art Educational Institutions Music Schools and Music Colleges were established to provide formal education in music. The students of Music Colleges are given Rs.250/- per month as stipend for ten months. Floor mats were purchased to Music Colleges at a cost of Rs.2 lakhs in 2009-2010. Furnitures at a cost of Rs.1 lakh and electrical lights and fans at a cost of Rs.1 lakh have been provided to Chennai Music College. 4.1 Government Music College, Chennai It was established in 1949. Three-Year Diploma courses in Folk Arts, Bharathanatyam, Vocal and instrumental music (Violin, Veena, Mridangam, Flute, Gadam, Kanchira, Mugarsing, Nadaswaram, Thavil) are offered. Two-Year Post Diploma Courses in Vocal Music (Muthukalai Isai Kalaimani), Two-Year Diploma Course in Nattuvangam and One-Year Diploma Course in Music Teachers Training are offered here. 4.1.1 Poongavil Poongatru ‘Poongavil Poongatru’ ( Music in the Park) is a new venture by the Department of Art and Culture to take Tamil Isai to the common people. ‘Poongavil Poongatru’ is being conducted on all Saturdays in any one of the Parks in Chennai Corporation. Apart from Tamil Isai, various folk arts are also performed in the above programme. People of Chennai City have welcomed the ‘Poongavil Poongatru’ programme. 4.2 Government Music College, Madurai It was commenced in 1979. Three-Year Diploma Courses in Vocal, Veena, Violin, Mridangam, Flute, Nadaswaram, Bharathanatyam and Folk Art and One-Year Diploma Course in Music Teachers Training are offered in this College. 4.3 Government Music College, Coimbatore This college is functioning since 1993. It offers Three Year Diploma Courses in Vocal, Violin, Veena and Bharathanatyam and One-Year Diploma Course in Music Teachers Training. 4.4 Government Music College, Thiruvaiyaru It was started in 1997. In this College, Three-Year Diploma Courses in Vocal, Violin, Veena, Mridangam, Bharathanatyam, Nadaswaram and Thavil and Three-Year Degree Course in Vocal Music are offered. The college is functioning in the new premises with enhanced infrastructure. 4.5 Evening Music College Centres Two Centres are functioning at Chennai and one at Madurai. Two-Year Certificate Courses are offered in Vocal, Veena and Violin in Chennai Thiyagarayanagar Centre; Vocal, Veena, Violin and Mridhangam in Music College Campus Centre. Vocal, Veena, Violin, Mridhangam and Bharathanatyam are offered in Madurai Centre. 4.6 Government District Music Schools In order to encourage the youth who are interested in music, Government District Music Schools are functioning in 17 places, namely Thiruvarur, Tirunelveli, Thiruchirappalli, Salem, Pudukkottai, Villupuram, Cuddalore, Perambalur, Thoothukudi, Karur, Kancheepuram, Tiruvannamalai, Sivagangai, Krishnagiri, Seerkazhi, Erode and Ramanathapuram. They offer Three-Year Certificate Courses in Vocal Music, Bharathanatyam, Nadaswaram, Thavil and Thevaram. Violin and Mridhangam courses were started during the year 2007- 2008. 4.7 Government Fine Arts Colleges 4.7.1 Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai It was established in 1850. In this College, Four-Year Degree Courses and Two-Year Post Graduate Degree Courses in the following disciplines are offered: Degree Courses 1. Industrial Design in Ceramic 2. Industrial Design in Textile 3. Visual Communication Design 4.