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Artists Art Competition India 2026

An online art competition with a dedicated Artists category. Professional, self-taught, hobbyist — if art is your practice, this is your stage. Compete with fellow artists, not students. Certificate for every entry. No entry fee — closes 6 November 2026.

Submit Your Artwork

All media welcome

Why artists choose this competition

• Artists-only category — you compete with fellow artists, not students or corporate participants. The judging standard reflects artistic practice.
• No credential gate — no degree, no portfolio review, no gallery representation needed. Self-taught and hobbyist artists are equally welcome.
• Monthly themes — a new creative prompt each month. Many artists use it as a regular discipline — a reason to create something new.
• Certificate and recognition — Certificate of Participation for every entry. Winners get gifts and gallery feature.
• Cause-based platform — Art for Awareness is a cause-driven initiative, not a commercial gallery. Your art contributes to a larger conversation.
• No entry fee — nothing to pay, ever.

Theme for October 2026: World of Kindness

As an artist, you know how to find your own angle. This month's theme is World of Kindness. You might approach it through:

• Figurative or representational work — a scene, a portrait, a narrative
• Abstract or conceptual — mood, texture, symbol, colour field
• Social commentary — what the theme reveals about the world today
• Personal exploration — what the theme stirs in your own experience
• Experimental media — push the boundaries of your practice

How to submit

1. Create your artwork — any medium, any size, any surface.
2. Photograph it in natural light with no reflections, or export your digital file at full resolution.
3. Click "Submit Artwork" on our home page.
4. Select the Artists category, enter your name, city, state.
5. Upload. Instant confirmation email.
6. Certificate delivered on 8 November 2026.

Submit Your Artwork

Frequently asked questions

I sell my work. Am I eligible?

Yes. Professional artists who sell, exhibit, or commission work are welcome. The Artists category is designed for you.

I'm self-taught with no formal training. Can I enter the Artists category?

Yes. There is no credential requirement. If art is your serious practice or passion — trained or self-taught — this category is for you.

Can I submit work I've already created?

We encourage original work inspired by the monthly theme, but there is no policing of creation date. Submit your best piece that speaks to the theme.

Do I retain copyright?

Yes. You retain full copyright. By submitting, you grant Art for Awareness a non-exclusive licence to display the artwork on our website and gallery with credit.

Is there a fee?

No. No entry fee. No charges of any kind.

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