Important Dates

• Last Date of Registration: 29th March 2025

• Last Date for Artwork Submission: 31st October 2025

• Final Results Announcement: Dates will be informed after the submission deadline.

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About the Competition

Welcome to the Hashtag Kalakar National Art Competition 2025—an exciting platform to showcase your creativity and talent! The competition is completely online, allowing participants from every corner of India to join and make their mark in the art world.
 

Competition Rounds

• Round 1: Top 100 participants from every state will be selected.

• Round 2: Top 500 participants from all over India will be selected.

• Round 3: Winners will be selected based on voting and judges' evaluation.
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Selection Procedure

• From all registered artists, the artworks will be selected by the judges.

• The screening will be based on audience voting and judges' evaluation.

• The selected artists will receive instructions about the competition and can choose their own themes.

• Audience voting will be conducted online on our website. (Detailed voting procedure will be shared with the selected artists.)

• Judges' scores will carry 50% weightage, and the remaining 50% will be based on audience votes.

• Artists receiving the maximum votes will win the competition.
   

Prizes and Perks

• First Prize: Rs. 1,50,000/-

• Second Prize: Rs. 1,00,000/-

• Magazine Cover Feature: One participant will be randomly selected to get featured on the magazine's cover page.

• Publication Opportunity: The work of all the selected artists will be published in our #Kalakar Magazine.

• Certificates: National Ranking Participating Certificate for all participants.

• Media Coverage: Top 10 artists will get featured in news publications with their rankings mentioned.

• Promotion: Our team will promote the work of the artists, ensuring visibility and recognition.
   

How to Register?

1. Choose the Age Category and pay the registration fee.

2. After registration, you will receive a submission link within 48 hours via your registered email ID.

3. If you do not receive the email, check your spam/junk folder.

4. Submit your artwork in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format only.

5. Ensure the submission is made before the last date.

6. One submission per entry is allowed.
    

Allowed Artworks

• Sketching - Pencil or colored pencil drawings.

• Acrylic Painting - On canvas, wood, glass, or other surfaces.

• Oil Painting - Oil paints, pastels, or sticks.

• Watercolor - Paints on varied surfaces.

• Monochromatic Drawing - Single-color pencil, ink, or charcoal art.

• Colored Drawing - Multi-colored art using markers, pencils, etc.

• Pastels - Pigment-based artwork.

• Sculpture - Clay, wax, plastic, or textile sculptures.

• Fine Art, Mixed Media - Combination of multiple techniques.
   

Submission Guidelines

• Submit high-quality images of your artwork in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format.

• Follow the submission deadline strictly.

• Ensure the image reflects the original work created by you.
   

Queries

For any questions, feel free to reach out at: hashtagkalakar@gmail.com
 

Final Notes

• The winner's content will be removed from the website at the end of the event and published in the magazine.

• All participants should keep track of deadlines and submission requirements.

Showcase your creativity and talent with #Kalakar National Art Competition 2025—let your art inspire the world!