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DRAWING & PAINTING

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Asia/Calcutta
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DRAWING & PAINTING – OFFICIAL RULES

Department: Fine Arts


1. Event Overview

Drawing & Painting celebrates the essence of कला, संस्कृती, आणि वारसा.

Participants must create original works inspired by Indian heritage, culture, spiritual themes, folklore, classical arts, or socially relevant Indian value-based narratives.

2. Eligibility & Entry Fee

  • Students from Class 8 to PG (age 14–28)

  • Must have valid student ID

  • Entry Fee: ₹50 per participant

  • Only one artwork per participant

3. Event Timeline

  • College Round: 4th Jan 2026 - 10th Jan 2026

    (ABVP volunteers will visit each college to collect entries)

  • Submission Deadline: On the same day of College round

  • Screening & Evaluation: 10th–20th January 2026 (jury review)

  • Winner Announcement: 23rd January 2026 at Prize Distribution Ceremony

4. Theme Guidelines

Entries must revolve around:

  • Indian cultural heritage

  • Folk traditions

  • Classical arts

  • Indian festivals, rituals, community life

  • Spirituality / Bharatiya Darshan

  • Social issues presented through an Indian cultural lens

⚠️ No anti-national, vulgar, political or culturally disrespectful content allowed.

5. Artwork Rules
Allowed Mediums

  • Watercolor

  • Acrylic

  • Oil paints

  • Poster colors

  • Pencil sketching / charcoal

  • Mixed media (non-digital)

Size

  • Maximum A2 (420 × 594 mm)

  • Minimum A3 allowed

  • Must be submitted FLAT (not rolled)

Not Allowed

  • Digital painting

  • Printed material

  • Collage using photos

  • Tracing, carbon paper, stencil work

  • AI-generated elements

  • Plagiarism or copying famous artworks

6. Originality Requirements

  • Artwork must be entirely created by the participant

  • Must be unpublished, not submitted anywhere before

  • Jury may question artist about concept; unclear explanation → disqualification

7. Submission Instructions (Mandatory)

Every participant must submit:

On the BACK of the artwork:

  • Registration ID

  • Full Name

  • College Name

  • Phone Number

  • Event: Drawing & Painting

⚠️ No name, signature, watermark, logo, or identifying mark on the FRONT of the artwork.

Packaging

  • Use a simple folder or hardboard

  • No frames, no glass, no mounts

  • Use masking tape—not staplers or pins

8. Judging Criteria (Kalamahotsav Standard)

  • Theme Interpretation: 30%

  • Technique & Skill: 25%

  • Originality: 25%

  • Visual Impact: 20%

Jury will consist of 3–5 fine arts professionals.

9. Disqualification Rules

Immediate disqualification for:

  • Copied artwork

  • Printed/digital elements

  • Tracing or stencils

  • Multiple entries

  • Offensive or disrespectful content

  • Not following size or medium requirements

  • Missing registration details

  • Evidence of AI involvement