 Every
culture expresses their genius in different ways. But
what gave art a real as well unexpected - boost, was
the Heritage Festival in Fontainhas, Panjim in January
2002. Which became an instant hit and hugely popular.It
made art more credible than it was before and Goans
saw for the first time the creations of their homegrown
products: it must have been like a cultural shock for
many of them as the art work produced by some of the
Goan artists was compared to art work of They streamed
into the improvised galleries in thousands; something
unheard in Goa before Goa has changed and the development
of art is clearly visible. However it is still simmering
under a cover: like a bird that is not born yet, just
trying to break the eggshell. Art is still far away
from being a major factor in society as it is today
in Mumbai or Delhi. It only got noticed
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The
State of Goa is proud of its heritage and art Kala Academy
has been holding State Art Exhibitions since long, as
the contribution from the Government. Fundacao Oriente
came with a delegation to Goa in 94. Till two years
back art was more of a camouflage, some catalogues had
been sponsored annually.But all this changed drastically
with the general growing interest in art and Goan artists.Many
tourists started taking a keen intrest in local artista
who had an abundance of untapped talent. 