<p>Veteran artiste M B Patila gave away the awards in a colourful ceremony. “The artist who speaks through his works becomes immortal. Hence, art is the greatest asset than any others,” he said.<br /><br />“As opportunities have increased, an artiste need not struggle for his livelihood now. They can be independent . Those who come to the art field are fortunate. It was not like this during our times,” Patila said.<br /><br />Academy should seriously consider women while selecting artistes for the honours. Only 3-4 women have got Lalita Kala Academy awards so far. The academy should envisage special programmes to encourage women, he advised.<br /><br />All district administrations should help poor artists by encouraging handicrafts. Proper market should be provided to their products, he suggested.<br /><br />The Academy Chairman Dr J S Khanderao expressed his concern that the art which was the expression of one’s inner feelings, has now been on a competitive race.<br /><br />Deputy Commissioner R Narayanaswamy expressed gratitude to the academy president for organising the award ceremony in Chikmagalur. L Shivalingappa spoke on behalf of the awardees. Academy members Eshwarappa Kundagola, Jagadish Kadur and Registrar Mallikarjuna Swamy were present.</p>
<p>Veteran artiste M B Patila gave away the awards in a colourful ceremony. “The artist who speaks through his works becomes immortal. Hence, art is the greatest asset than any others,” he said.<br /><br />“As opportunities have increased, an artiste need not struggle for his livelihood now. They can be independent . Those who come to the art field are fortunate. It was not like this during our times,” Patila said.<br /><br />Academy should seriously consider women while selecting artistes for the honours. Only 3-4 women have got Lalita Kala Academy awards so far. The academy should envisage special programmes to encourage women, he advised.<br /><br />All district administrations should help poor artists by encouraging handicrafts. Proper market should be provided to their products, he suggested.<br /><br />The Academy Chairman Dr J S Khanderao expressed his concern that the art which was the expression of one’s inner feelings, has now been on a competitive race.<br /><br />Deputy Commissioner R Narayanaswamy expressed gratitude to the academy president for organising the award ceremony in Chikmagalur. L Shivalingappa spoke on behalf of the awardees. Academy members Eshwarappa Kundagola, Jagadish Kadur and Registrar Mallikarjuna Swamy were present.</p>
