Vishesha Fine Arts is a Non Profit Public Charitable Trust.
Trust is an endeavor by a few passionate musicians, artists and art patrons. Primary driving force and inspiration for this institution comes from a family of musicians and artists who have served fine arts for the last five generations (Vishesha Parampara). Since its inception, institution has successfully arranged concerts, lectures, art shows and concert tours. Vishesha has trained numerous students in India and the US. Institution has been successful in kindling love for fine arts among many. Several of Vishesha students are serious performers and many have taken up the cause of serving Fine Arts.
Vishesha Fine Arts is currently engaged in multiple activities to support the cause. Over 125 students are actively learning various forms of performing arts under the tutelage of gurus. Programs from children and professional artists are being conducted.
Funds:
Vishesha Fine Arts Trust is fully dependent on donations from individuals and corporations. Trust will serve without any discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, colour, creed or sex. The Trust shall exist solely for philanthropic purposes and not for purposes of profit.
Trust has been registered and recognized in accordance with the provisions of Central or State Laws in force in India including the Income Tax Act, 1961.
Funds and the income of the Vishesha Fine Arts Trust shall not be utilized for payment to the Trustees members by way of profit, interest, dividend etc.
Advisory Board:
Mr. Mysore M. Nagaraj (Violinist)
Mr. Srinivasa Varma (Painter)
Mr. K.K. Ramamurthy (Art Patron)
Mr. Bellary M. Raghavendra (Vocalist)
Mr. G.N. Seetharamaiah (Painter)
Dr. Mysore M. Manjunath (Violinist)
Mrs. Vani Sateesh (Vocalist)
What is significance of “Vishesha”?
Vishesha is the mudra used in compositions composed by Bellary M. Sheshagiri Achar, younger of the well known 'Bellary Brothers'. Sheshagiri Achar was a vaggeyakara of high repute. He has composed over 400 compositions. His compositions were circumstance driven and spontaneous.
Objectives:
- Provide Fine Arts Related Education to the Community
- Provide Scholarship to Deserving and Needy Fine Arts Students
- Organize Workshops and Performances relating to Fine Arts
- Engage in Broad Set of Activities to Propagate Fine Arts in Schools
- Recognize and Honor Artists who have made Significant Contribution
- Institute programs to support and care for needy Artists
