Objective
The main objectives of Andhra Pradesh Shilparamam Arts, Crafts & Cultural Society is to establish centers of visual arts, creativity, crafts and culture for their promotion and create awareness about the arts and crafts of people of Andhra Pradesh through these centers. To act as centers where tourists and locals can experience the Telugu art, craft and culture and encourage in setting up of Craft villages and to create an environment for preservation of national crafts and also innovate, develop and promote the Handicrafts of India in general and southern state of AP in particular. Our objectives are to educate the people about the value of their rich cultural heritage, conduct cultural activities, arts and craft camps, provide technical/marketing/development/skill upgradation or any other training to the crafts persons of any establishment or enterprise of any description whatsoever which is likely to facilitate or accelerate the development of Handicrafts. To educate women in various fields of Arts, crafts and culture; create interest among the people for taking part actively in arts and cultural activities; aid, advice and assist the interest of Handicrafts and to provide them with means, resources and technical and managerial assistance for the execution of their works to enable them to develop and improve their methods of manufacture, management, marketing and techniques of production.
We work towards effective coordination between the Society and National Small Industries Corporation, the Handicrafts and Handloom Export Corporation and the Development Commissioners (Handicrafts/Handlooms) or any state local authority to help in the promotion of creations of the Handicrafts and Handlooms. We undertake market survey, market research across important markets in other states of India and collect and compile statistics to give publicity regarding the information and to contact foreign buyers for the export of handicraft products. To prepare and publish pricelist catalogues, pamphlets, brochures and such other publicity material for promotion of sales. We aid or assist handicrafts’ industrial units, whether co-operative or private enterprises by providing financial assistance against finished products either by out-right purchase at an agreed price or on warehouse principle with nominal interest charges as may be fixed by the Society.
Establish agencies in India and elsewhere and conduct or permit any other agency to conduct exhibitions and seminars within the state/country and elsewhere to promote the objectives of the Society. To implement any scheme which the Government of India or the State Government of Andhra Pradesh may formulate for the development of Arts, Crafts, Culture and Heritage and Tourism and implement any activity or scheme that will improve the livelihood of Artists, Artisans, Cultural Activities and promote tourism in the state. Generally, to do all such other matters and things as may appear to be incidental to the interest of and attainment of the objectives of the Society.
Vision
Promote the distinguished traditions, culture, art and crafts
of Andhra Pradesh, representing the zenith of our exquisite culture.
Mission
Uphold the legacy of Andhra culture, traditions, art and crafts, as an
active platform and hub for cultural activities, showcasing the
essence of Indian way of living.
