Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar Smriti Sangeet Samaroha

The "Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar Smriti Sangeet Samaroha" is a Cultural Promotion Scheme by the Department of Art, Culture and Museums, Government of Goa, organised annually in memory of the legendary Goan classical vocalist Late Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar, to provide music lovers an opportunity to experience high-quality performances by renowned local, national, and international artistes. Entry is free to the general public, with passes sometimes available at the Kala Academy, and participation of artistes is by invitation from the Kala Academy.

Assistance Available to Artistes:

• Kala Academy pays honorarium (inclusive of accompanists).
• To and fro travel expenses are covered by Kala Academy.
• Lodging and boarding facilities are provided to artists.
• Local transport is arranged for participating artists.

1. The artistes of national, international, or regional repute in Indian classical music, selected by invitation from Kala Academy.
2. The artists must be actively engaged in the field of classical music performance and recognized for their contribution to the art form.

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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit to the Kala Academy, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Campal, Panaji, Goa.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the Member Secretary, Kala Academy, Goa.
Authority for Redressal of Grievances: Member Secretary/Chairman, Kala Academy, Goa.

Interested artistes are required to send their bio data along with photos and press clippings of reviews of earlier performances.