All India Painting Competition 'Kala Aur Kalakar'

• Participants must be 18 years of age or above.
• All professional artists, school and college teachers, students, academics, fine arts students, art lovers, and anyone with an interest in painting are eligible to participate.
• Members of the Selection Committee are not allowed to participate in the competition.

• Participants may use any painting medium.
• Only Ivory Sheet, Cartridge Sheet, Texture Sheet, or Canvas can be used as the surface for the artwork.
• The use of coloured paper, glitter, decorative materials, or pasted objects in the artwork is not allowed.

• Fill out the Online Registration Form with all the required details.
• The image of your artwork must be uploaded at the time of registration.
• There is no participation fee for NSACO Members.
• Participants who are not NSACO Members must pay a participation fee of Rs 350/- at the time of registration and provide the transaction details in the registration form.
• A participant may submit up to 5 artworks. Participation fees will also apply to additional artworks.
• For additional artworks, the participation fee is Rs. 150/- per artwork for NSACO Members and Rs. 200/- per artwork for other participants.
• Please read all the Rules related to the All India Painting Competition carefully before participating.
• All information provided by the participant must be accurate and complete.
• The last date for submission is December 31st, 2026 (Thursday).
• Registrations will be accepted through online mode only.
• Participants can also apply for Lifetime Membership of NSACO
• Participation fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

• Professional artists, school and college teachers, students, academics, fine arts students, art lovers, and anyone with an interest in painting are eligible to participate.
• Members of the Selection Committee are not allowed to participate in the competition.

Art is not just a combination of colours and imagination; it is the true identity of an artist. Every artist is recognised and remembered through their art, as their creativity reflects their emotions, thoughts, passion, and vision towards life and society.

The theme ‘Kala Aur Kalakar’ encourages artists to express the beauty of art along with the emotions, dedication, and imagination of the artist behind it. Participants may create a painting that beautifully portrays the relationship between art and the artist, and reflects how creativity inspires people and brings meaning to society.

Since ancient times, art has served as a mirror of society. An artist’s imagination holds the power to inspire change, awaken emotions, spread positivity, and connect people through creativity. Through this theme, artists are invited to present their inner feelings, artistic journey, cultural values, imagination, and social vision on canvas through colours and artistic expression.

This theme offers artists the freedom to create meaningful artwork that not only showcases artistic beauty but also expresses the soul, emotions, and purpose behind the creation of art.

• The submitted artwork must be original and self-created. Any copied or plagiarised artwork will be disqualified.
• AI-generated artwork or digitally manipulated artwork will not be accepted. Only original handmade artwork created by the participant is allowed.
• Uploaded artwork images should be clear, properly cropped, and of good quality for the selection process.

• Participants may use any painting medium.
• Only Ivory Sheet, Cartridge Sheet, Texture Sheet, or Canvas can be used as the surface for the artwork.
• The use of coloured paper, glitter, decorative materials, or pasted objects in the artwork is not allowed.

• Fill out the Online Registration Form with all the required details.
• The image of your artwork must be uploaded at the time of registration.
• There is no participation fee for NSACO Members.
• Participants who are not NSACO Members must pay a participation fee of Rs 350/- at the time of registration and provide the transaction details in the registration form.
• A participant may submit up to 5 artworks. Participation fees will also apply to additional artworks.
• For additional artworks, the participation fee is Rs. 150/- per artwork for NSACO Members and Rs. 200/- per artwork for other participants.
• Please read all the Rules related to the All India Painting Competition carefully before participating.
• All information provided by the participant must be accurate and complete.
• The last date for submission is December 31, 2026 (Thursday).
• Registrations will be accepted through online mode only.
• Participants can also apply for Lifetime Membership of NSACO.
• Participation fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.

• 60 artworks will be shortlisted by the Selection Committee from all submitted entries.
• 30 artworks from the shortlisted entries will be nominated for the final round.
• The winners will be selected from the 30 nominated artworks.
• All participants and winners will receive updates through our website www.artnculture.org.

• All artworks will be uploaded to the organisation’s Instagram page @artncultureorganisation .
• The 10 most-liked artworks on Instagram will be shortlisted.
• Out of the shortlisted artworks, 3 winners will be selected by the Selection Committee.

• 1st Prize : 21,000/-
  + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibit Work on Gallery
• 2nd Prize : 11,000/-
  + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibit Work on Gallery
• 3rd Prize : 5,100/-
  + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibit Work on Gallery
• Consolation Prizes(3) : 2,100/-
  Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibit Work on Gallery
• Special Prizes(3) : 1,100/-
  (Based on Likes on Our Instagram Page)

• Top 30 nominated artists will get a free opportunity to participate in a national-level group exhibition.
• Winners may not request substitutions for prizes. All winners will be responsible for any applicable taxes or additional charges.
• It is compulsory for all winners to attend the prize distribution ceremony. Otherwise, the prize money may be cancelled.

• Your artwork image will also be uploaded to our Instagram Page , and the link will be shared with you through Instagram or WhatsApp.
• Participants can collect likes on their artwork post until May 31, 2025 (Saturday). After this date, the post may be archived.
• The 10 most-liked artworks on Instagram will be shortlisted.
• Out of the shortlisted artworks, 3 winners will be selected by the Selection Committee.
• The decision of the Selection Committee will be final and no appeal will be entertained.

• Participation Certificates will be provided to all participants.
• The soft copy of the certificate will be sent to the participant’s registered email address.
• If any participant wishes to receive a hard copy of the certificate, courier charges will have to be paid separately.

• It is compulsory for the top 6 nominated participants to submit their original artworks to the organisation by the given deadline for the exhibition.
• Participants may submit the artwork personally or send it through registered post or courier to the following address:
  Nav Shri Art & Culture Organisation
  Cottage No. 5, Basement, West Patel Nagar, Near Metro Pillar No. 230, New Delhi – 110008
• Do not send artworks in glass frames through courier or post, as the glass may break during transit.
• Courier or postage charges for sending artworks must be borne by the participants.
• Participants disqualified at any stage of the competition shall not be eligible to claim any awards or rewards.

• By submitting their registration or artwork, participants agree to all rules and regulations of the competition.
• Participants are required to follow all guidelines and arrangements made by the organiser. Failure to comply may result in disqualification from prize eligibility.
• Any participant found copying or misusing another artist’s work will be solely responsible for the consequences.
• The decisions of the Selection Committee will be final and no appeal will be entertained.
• The organising committee reserves the right to interpret, modify, or update the rules and regulations whenever necessary.
• Any updates or changes related to the competition will be published on the organisation’s website: www.artnculture.org
• The organisation will not be responsible for any loss or damage to artworks caused by natural calamities or unforeseen circumstances.
• By participating in the competition, participants grant permission to the organiser to use images of the submitted artworks for promotional, exhibition, website, catalogue, and social media purposes.
• The organiser reserves the right to disqualify any participant whose artwork or conduct violates the competition rules or contains inappropriate content.