Applications Invited for Art for hope Program 2023

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About the Organization

Under the global brand vision of "Progress for Humanity" Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Ltd has an unwavering commitment toward sustainable future under project 'Continue'.

The three key areas of focus under 'Continue' are Earth, Mobility, and Hope.

'Earth' represents concern for environmental issues manifested through projects in forest conservation, improving water positivity and reducing carbon footprint.

'Mobility' enhances safety and convenience for the community by removing impediments for safer roads and improving accessibility.

'Hope' opens up for new possibilities for a better quality of life be it through youth upskilling, innovation, employment generation or even improving infrastructure for better well-being of community.

About the Grant

A one-of-its-kind project inspired by Hyundai's global vision of ' Progress for Humanity', the Art for hope program aims to revive traditional art and create awareness amongst youth. The program endeavours to showcase India's rich art, craft and culture while helping elevate the lives of artisans and craftspersons.

The Grant is to support artists towards procuring material for the project or livelihood in case materials are already available

Artist will use the Grant to complete the projects as proposed in his/her/ their proposals

The Grant will be distributed in two phases – 50% upon selecting artist for the project and 50% post submission of complete report and display of works in public exhibition.

Deliverables

• The Grant shall be used to execute an art project for public viewing on a socially relevant awareness theme.
• Projects can be located anywhere in India and completed within 22-28 weeks of Grant announcement. Project in whole or part will be displayed in public exhibition in Delhi/NCR or Chennai
• After 30 days of receiving the full Grant, the artists must submit a 1000-word report on the utilization of the funds inclusive of process images, text and description of work done using the Grant
• HMIF’s advisory committee will mentor, advise and guide on the project execution. Advisor may direct artists to work in collaboration

Eligibility

Project proposals are invited from individual artists or collective/institutions/ foundations at any stage, in their practice across domains viz., visual art, performance art, digital art, folk & traditional arts and crafts (hereinafter called as the “Art”) in the following categories:

• Institutional Grant – Registered NGO/Trust/Museum/Association/Collective or Social Enterprise
• Individual Grant
• Practicing artist under the age of 40
• Having formally trained in arts for a minimum period of 3-4 years, unless a traditional and folk artist
• Must have artisan card in case of traditional artist
• Primary occupation of the participant should be Art
• Project proposals must be for community relevant social & environmental causes unless in support of recognized traditional arts & crafts
• Grant is open only to Indians citizens residing in India
• Program is intended to support artists who do not have a platform to showcase their art and promote Indian art and culture. Therefore, preference would be given to youth, women and artist from non-metro cities.

How to Apply

The participants shall submit on the website www.hyundaiartforhope.com by providing the details in the form along with project proposal in any Indian language in not more than 800-1000 words including

• Proposal: Motivation, process and outcome of project
• Timeline and detailed budget of project
• Bio-data and artist statement
• Portfolio
• 1 reference letter
• Government identity card – Aadhar, Pan

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