Kannada & Culture Department has invited applications from registered associations and organisations engaged in promotion of Language, Arts & Art forms, Literature, Music, Folklore, Dance etc., through creative cultural activities in the State or outside the State, for availing financial assistance. Applications are also invited from eligible artistes to provide financial aid for purchase of musical instruments and costumes and from artists who wish to hold painting or sculpture exhibitions. The applications can be submitted through Seva Sindhu portal — sevasindhu.karnataka.gov.in, before Dec. 30. For details, contact Ph: 0821-2513225.