M C CHETTI: He is armed with a Diploma in Painting in 1983, Ist Rank as an art master and BFA degree from Karnataka University. Has had solo shows in Bengaluru, Goa, Belgaum, Bijapur,Gadag, Dharwad and Hubli between 1982-1993. Participated in more than 23 group shows which have included cities in India and one group show at Manchester, England. Participated in a number of art shows in the southern region of India. Currently working as a lecturer in fine arts at Shri Vijay Mahantesh Lalit Kala Maha Vidyalaya, Hubli

Awards:
1999 - All India Camlin Art Foundation
1989 - All India Art Exhibition, Chitrakala Parishad, Bengaluru
1988 - All India Teachers Association, Pune
1986 - Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Bengaluru
1982 - Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Bengaluru