2013 The international sand Art festival will be held on 1st to 5th December 2013.It is organized by Department of Tourism, Govt. of Odisha, at Chandrabhaga beach, Konark, puri,Odisha.
Maximum 25 participants will be allowed to participate in the festival. Only the shortlisted participants shall be informed to participate in the event.
.To and fro rail/ bus fare from the place of residence to Puri/ Bhubaneswar will be given on production of ticket. Transport will be provided from Puri/ Bhubaneswar to hotel by Odisha Tourism.
.Lodging & Boarding on twin share basis will be given along with transportation.
.The Artists shall bring their own equipments
.The winner of the festival would be given a cash awards in the following manner.
o 1st Prize - Rs.1,00,000/-
o 2nd Prize - Rs. 50,000/-
o 3rd Prize - Rs. 25,000/-
.The cover should be Superscribed on bold letter “Application for National Sand Art Competition” and will be addressed to The Addl. Secretary to Govt.,
Department of Tourism, Govt. of Odisha, Paryatan Bhawan, Lewis Road, Bhubaneswar-14.
.Application will be received in the prescribed format up to 4.00 P.M. on 16-11-2013 through postal or e-mail (oritour@gmail.com).
.The artists would start work from 1st December 2013. They will, therefore, reach the place by 30th December, 2012.
.The artists are required to change the sculpture every day
.The decision of the Committee for selection of artists is final and binding.
.The authority reserves the right to reject any or all the applications without assigning any reason thereof.
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