Submissions Open Now!
Art Contest 2025
(Open to Indian Artists Only)
- Prizes: Ten winners will receive a total of ₹60,000+ in cash awards.
- Publication:
- Exclusive Promotion:
- Participation Recognition: Every participant will receive a personalized digital certificate of participation and achievement
End On 31st May 2025
Contest Guidelines
VISUAL & TRADITIONAL
- Painting
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Collage
- Visual Arts
CRAFTS & MATERIALS
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Metalwork
- Glass Art
- Textile Art
- Woodworking
CONTEMPORARY & DIGITAL
- Installation Art
- Digital Art
- Fiber Art
- And More
The India Art Project is a celebration of stories—told not through words alone, but through brushstrokes, textures, colors, and ideas. It’s where art becomes the voice of a generation that is hungry to express, challenge, and transform.
In its very first season, the India Art Project opens its doors to artists across the country and beyond, inviting them to share their inner worlds, their obsessions, their dreams, and their defiance. Whether through photography, illustration, fine art, or digital experiments, this platform is for those who believe that art is not just something you make—it’s something you live.
This isn’t just a contest—it’s a canvas. A space to reflect the chaos and calm of being an artist today. The doubts, the joy, the rebellion, the stillness. Every submission is a window into a unique universe, and together they create a constellation of voices that define our times.
At the heart of the India Art Project lies a belief: that art doesn’t need permission, credentials, or perfection. Just truth. And the courage to show up.
So here’s to the artists who are brave enough to be seen.
To the messy sketchbooks and midnight ideas.
To the hands that make, unmake, and remake again.
The India Art Project is for you.
Welcome to Season 1.
India Art Project Awards – Season 1
The India Art Project Awards are here to celebrate the bold, the brilliant, and the boundary-pushing artists who are redefining the creative spirit of our times. This isn’t just about prizes—it’s about honoring the pulse of a new generation of visual storytellers, and giving them the platform they deserve.
Whether you’re painting the quiet chaos of everyday life or experimenting with digital frontiers, this is your moment to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.
🏆
Grand Winner
- ₹30,000 cash prize in recognition of outstanding artistic brilliance
Feature in the India Art Project Digital Art Gallery
Certificate Of Excellence
🥈
Second Winner
- ₹20,000 cash prize in recognition of outstanding artistic brilliance
Feature in the India Art Project Digital Art Gallery
Certificate Of Excellence
🥉
Third Winner
- ₹10,000 cash prize in recognition of outstanding artistic brilliance
Feature in the India Art Project Digital Art Gallery
Certificate Of Excellence
Spotlight on Excellence
Beyond the top 3, we shine a light on artists whose work deserves to be seen and celebrated.
🏆
Excellence Awards (Top 10)
Featured showcase in the India Art Project Magazine
Certificate of Artistic Excellence
Gallery Placements
📜 Digital Certificates for All Finalists
Every finalist receives a beautifully designed certificate to mark their selection and participation in this landmark edition.
📖 Publication Opportunity
All winners and selected finalists will be featured in a collectible India Art Project Vol. 1 coffee table book—an art anthology that captures the visual voice of the season.
(TO BE PUBLISHED AFTER SEASON 3)
A Platform That Amplifies Artists
The India Art Project Awards aim to be more than recognition. It’s a step into the spotlight. A chance to grow, connect, and be part of a visual movement. Whether you’re just beginning or have been at it for years, this is your invitation to leave a mark on the creative map.
So bring your story, your brush, your lens, your digital tablet—and let the world witness the power of your art.
Submit your work. Take your place. This is just the beginning.
Applications are open to artists of all ages that are either Indian Citizens or of Indian origin living abroad belonging to various disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, installation, digital art, and more.
Important Note:
Please understand that submitting your work and paying the submission fee does not guarantee inclusion. This opportunity features a juried selection process, with each submission being evaluated by a panel to determine which works will be included.
Theme: Open
For the inaugural season of the India Art Project, there are no limits, no boundaries, no boxes to fit into. This is an open-themed contest—an open invitation to create without restriction and to express whatever stirs within you.
Whether your work reflects the intimate details of everyday life or explores vast, surreal landscapes of the mind, this is your chance to share what feels most personal, powerful, or playful. Paint what moves you. Photograph what fascinates you. Design what defines you.
There is no “right” kind of art here—only real art.
Your submission could be a rebellion or a reflection. A burst of color or a silent shade. A portrait, a protest, a poem in pixels. Whatever your medium, whatever your message—this platform is here to hold it.
So go ahead, show us your truth. This is your canvas.
This is your moment.
Contest Guidelines
ELIGIBLE FIELDS
VISUAL & TRADITIONAL
- Painting
- Drawing
- Mixed Media
- Collage
- Visual Arts
CRAFTS & MATERIALS
- Ceramics
- Sculpture
- Metalwork
- Glass Art
- Textile Art
- Woodworking
CONTEMPORARY & DIGITAL
- Installation Art
- Digital Art
- Fiber Art
- And More
ABOUT
The India Art Project is a celebration of stories—told not through words alone, but through brushstrokes, textures, colors, and ideas. It’s where art becomes the voice of a generation that is hungry to express, challenge, and transform.
In its very first season, the India Art Project opens its doors to artists across the country and beyond, inviting them to share their inner worlds, their obsessions, their dreams, and their defiance. Whether through photography, illustration, fine art, or digital experiments, this platform is for those who believe that art is not just something you make—it’s something you live.
This isn’t just a contest—it’s a canvas. A space to reflect the chaos and calm of being an artist today. The doubts, the joy, the rebellion, the stillness. Every submission is a window into a unique universe, and together they create a constellation of voices that define our times.
At the heart of the India Art Project lies a belief: that art doesn’t need permission, credentials, or perfection. Just truth. And the courage to show up.
So here’s to the artists who are brave enough to be seen.
To the messy sketchbooks and midnight ideas.
To the hands that make, unmake, and remake again.
The India Art Project is for you.
Welcome to Season 1.
AWARDS & PRIZES
India Art Project Awards – Season 1
The India Art Project Awards are here to celebrate the bold, the brilliant, and the boundary-pushing artists who are redefining the creative spirit of our times. This isn’t just about prizes—it’s about honoring the pulse of a new generation of visual storytellers, and giving them the platform they deserve.
Whether you’re painting the quiet chaos of everyday life or experimenting with digital frontiers, this is your moment to be seen, celebrated, and remembered.
🏆
Grand Winner
- ₹30,000 cash prize in recognition of outstanding artistic brilliance
Feature in the India Art Project Digital Art Gallery
Certificate Of Excellence
🥈
Second Winner
- ₹20,000 cash prize in recognition of outstanding artistic brilliance
Feature in the India Art Project Digital Art Gallery
Certificate Of Excellence
🥉
Third Winner
- ₹10,000 cash prize in recognition of outstanding artistic brilliance
Feature in the India Art Project Digital Art Gallery
Certificate Of Excellence
Spotlight on Excellence
Beyond the top 3, we shine a light on artists whose work deserves to be seen and celebrated.
🏆
Excellence Awards (Top 10)
Featured showcase in the India Art Project Magazine
Certificate of Artistic Excellence
Gallery Placements
📜 Digital Certificates for All Finalists
Every finalist receives a beautifully designed certificate to mark their selection and participation in this landmark edition.
📖 Publication Opportunity
All winners and selected finalists will be featured in a collectible India Art Project Vol. 1 coffee table book—an art anthology that captures the visual voice of the season.
(TO BE PUBLISHED AFTER SEASON 3)
A Platform That Amplifies Artists
The India Art Project Awards aim to be more than recognition. It’s a step into the spotlight. A chance to grow, connect, and be part of a visual movement. Whether you’re just beginning or have been at it for years, this is your invitation to leave a mark on the creative map.
So bring your story, your brush, your lens, your digital tablet—and let the world witness the power of your art.
Submit your work. Take your place. This is just the beginning.
ELIGIBILITY
Applications are open to artists of all ages that are either Indian Citizens or of Indian origin living abroad belonging to various disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, installation, digital art, and more.
Important Note:
Please understand that submitting your work and paying the submission fee does not guarantee inclusion. This opportunity features a juried selection process, with each submission being evaluated by a panel to determine which works will be included.
THEME
Theme: Open
For the inaugural season of the India Art Project, there are no limits, no boundaries, no boxes to fit into. This is an open-themed contest—an open invitation to create without restriction and to express whatever stirs within you.
Whether your work reflects the intimate details of everyday life or explores vast, surreal landscapes of the mind, this is your chance to share what feels most personal, powerful, or playful. Paint what moves you. Photograph what fascinates you. Design what defines you.
There is no “right” kind of art here—only real art.
Your submission could be a rebellion or a reflection. A burst of color or a silent shade. A portrait, a protest, a poem in pixels. Whatever your medium, whatever your message—this platform is here to hold it.
So go ahead, show us your truth. This is your canvas.
This is your moment.
Application Form:
Art Contest 2025 (Phase 1)
Note: To simplify the submission process, we’ve streamlined it for your convenience. Secure your spot by making your payment now. After payment, we’ll create an account for you in our system. The login link will be delivered to your email. You can login anytime to submit/edit entries, download certificates etc.
Steps:
1. Make your payment now to reserve your spot.
2. Login & Submit before the deadline
Kindly be aware that India Art Project cannot accept responsibility if your entry is not submitted prior to the deadline.
