Mysuru, Sept. 23 -- Mysuru Dasara Visual Artists Association has been formed for the welfare of the visuals artists in Mysuru district, said Association President Prakash Chikkapalya, here recently.

Speaking after releasing the logo of the Association at Pathrakarthara Bhavan, he said that the Association had been formed to fight against the injustice meted out against the local artists especially during Dasara celebrations.

"For the past two years, local artists have been denied opportunities during Dasara. The tenders are being awarded to people who have no experience in visuals arts industry, which has denied opportunities to the local artists," he added.

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