Mysuru: Well-known artist Eshwar N. Joshi of Hubballi has been selected for D.V. Halabhavi Award for the year 2020.The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000, given by Dharwad-based Bellad Educational and Agricultural Foundation and a citation.
A native of Hubballi, EshwarJoshi is among the renowned painters of the State. He is well-versed in oil painting, water painting, photography, theatre arts, writing critical reviews, etc. After obtaining his Diploma in Painting from Hubballi’s Vijaya Mahantesh College of Fine Arts, he obtained his Masters Degree from Dharwad’s D.V. Halabhavi School of Arts. He joined the Department of Public Instruction and served as In-charge Assistant Director (Painting) of the Department and as a Subject Supervisor of Bengaluru Division.
