Frequently Asked Questions
General
1. Is the drawing competition really free?
Yes. Art for Awareness is 100% free for every age. No entry fee, no hidden charges, no payment required.
2. Who can participate?
Any resident of India aged 3 and above. We have 16 grade-based categories: LKG/UKG, Class 1 through Class 12, College, Adults (17+), and Senior Citizens.
3. Does every participant get a certificate?
Yes. Every participant who submits a valid artwork receives a digital Certificate of Participation by email on result day. Winners receive an additional Winner Certificate.
Current competition
4. What is the last date to apply for the June 2026 competition?
30 May 2026 is the last date for the World Environment Day 2026 drawing competition. Results are declared on 5 June 2026 (World Environment Day).
5. What is the theme for June 2026?
The June 2026 theme is Nature. Climate. Our Future. — tied to World Environment Day. Your drawing can express any aspect of nature, climate change, conservation, or hope for the planet's future.
6. What prizes do winners get?
Top 3 winners in each of 16 categories (48 prize positions total) receive cash prizes plus a Winner Certificate. Honourable mentions are featured in the gallery. Schools with strong participation get a school-level recognition certificate.
Submission & judging
7. What art media are accepted?
Every medium is welcome — pencil, crayon, watercolour, acrylic, oil paint, gouache, ink, charcoal, pastels, mixed media, and digital art. Just submit a clear photo of your finished work.
8. How are entries judged?
Judging criteria: Creativity & theme interpretation (40%), Composition & colour (25%), Technique & effort age-appropriate (20%), Emotional storytelling (15%). Each grade category is judged separately so a Class 3 student only competes with Class 3 peers.
9. Can schools submit on behalf of students?
Yes. Schools can request a dedicated bulk-submission portal by emailing hello@artforawareness.art with subject "School Portal". Each student's entry is still judged individually, but the teacher can submit in batches. See the schools page for details.
10. Do I retain copyright on my artwork?
Yes. You retain full copyright on your artwork. By submitting, you grant Art for Awareness a non-exclusive licence to display your artwork on our website and promotional materials, with credit to you.
After submission
11. How do I download my certificate after results?
Certificates are automatically emailed to the address you registered with on result day. If you don't receive it within 24 hours of results, email hello@artforawareness.art with your name and competition month.
12. Can I submit more than one drawing per competition?
One entry per person per competition. Submit your best work. The same person can participate in different monthly competitions throughout the year.
Privacy & compliance
13. Is my child's data safe?
Yes. We comply with the data privacy laws. For Class 1-12 participants, guardian email and consent are required. We collect only the minimum data needed to issue a certificate (name, grade, school, city, state). No phone numbers, addresses, photos of children, or government IDs are collected.
14. How are sponsors involved?
Each month a corporate partner sponsors the competition. They fund prizes and operations and receive co-branding plus an impact report. Sponsors have zero editorial control over entries or judging.
15. Where do I get help?
Email hello@artforawareness.art or call +91 89258 99463. We aim to reply within 24 hours on working days.