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THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE EXHIBITION:-
No original work should be sent unless asked for. All artists should upload the photographs of their original works in the higher resolution. The selection will be made by the Jury on the basis of the photographs only. The artists whose works are selected will be informed to send their original works i.e. Paintings and Drawings.
Submit the entries from 15th June to 30th July 2025.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ENTRIES :
2 (Two in each Category)
- Entry Fee: ₹1500 for 1 Artwork
: ₹2800 for 2 Artworks
: ₹4200 for 3 Artworks
: ₹5600 for 4 Artworks
: ₹7000 for 5 Artworks
: ₹8400 for 6 Artworks
AWARDS: A Total of 10 prizes are being awarded.
1. First Prize (5 Platinum Artist Awards 1 in each category): ₹10,000 Cash + Art
Materials worth ₹2500 from Art Lounge
2. Runner-Up (5 Diamond Artist Award 1 in each category): ₹5000 Cash + Art Materials
worth ₹2000 from Art Lounge.
3. “Late Smt. Radhika Bhimraj Sawant Memorial Watercolour Award”. Sponsored by
Artist Prafull Sawant worth Rupees 5000/-.
** The selection and judging committee are at the liberty to withhold any number of
awards if they do not find entries up to the mark for the awards.
Our Prestigious Jury:
- Prafull Sawant
- Aditya Chari
- Vikrant Shitole
- M G Doddamani
- Rashmi Soni
MAXIMUM SIZE of selected work:
Minimum A3 size (12×16) Inches
Maximum 2×3 feet. Artworks larger than this may not be displayed.
Note: For outstation artists we will provide the stretchers for Oil and Acrylic Painting and frames for water color paintings.
The canvas should have 2 inches margin all around for the stretcher.
The out of Bangalore artists have to pay 1000 rupees extra for framing and courier charges.
Submission Deadline for Outstation Artists
Outstation artists have to pay 1000 Rupees per painting to take care for the framing and return courier, outstation artists has to send unframed painting in a PVC roll after the exhibition we will send the painting back in the roll itself. Outstation artworks must reach the designated postal address by September 15th, 2025. The academy will arrange the courier after 10 days of the exhibition.
Submission for In station Artists: In station artists should drop the paintings on 25th of September at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath at 11 AM at galleries 1, 2, 3 & 4. And collect the paintings after the exhibition on the 28st September at 7 pm. Join us for this mega event of art and get awarded for your extraordinary works !
Categories:
- Landscapes/Seascapes
- Still Life
- Portrait/Figurative
- Wildlife
- Contemporary/ Traditional
Accepted Media:
Oil, Acrylic, Watercolors, Dry Media (Pencil/Charcoal/Pastel), Mixed Media.
Original Artwork:
Artwork should be original and not done in any workshop. If it so will not be accepted.
ELIGIBILITY:
a) The exhibition is open to all artists in India, who have, completed the age of 18 years.
- All foreign artists staying in India for more than two years are also eligible to
ENTRY FEE:
An entry fee of Rs.1500 per category. No exhibit will be placed before the Selection and Judging Committee unless the entry fee is paid.
Artwork submission:
File name must be in this format – artistname_artworktitle_category_media_size_price.jpg
Entries not adhering to this format will not be considered without any notice.
SELECTION & JUDGING:
The artworks will be juried by a distinguished panel of accomplished artists, and the results will be announced on 20th August 2025. The Jury will see artistic composition and media proficiency. Decisions rendered by the jury are final.
SALE:
If an artwork is sold, 15% of the artwork price will be payable as commission to the organizer.
PACKING & DISPATCH:
- Exhibits should be packed in strong cases to avoid
- All packages containing exhibits for the exhibition should be marked National Art Contest – 2025 and should be addressed to:
#Rashmi Soni, Flat 220, Sai Poorna Heights Apartment, Somasundar Palya, HSR Layout Sector 2,
Bangalore 560102
(Mob: 9980645117)
Prafull B. Sawant (born 1979 in Nasik, India) is widely regarded as one of the foremost realistic artists in the world. He is frequently invited to prestigious invitational exhibitions and serves as a juror for international art competitions and plein air workshops in more than 35 countries. He is also a Brand Ambassador for Da Vinci Brushes, Germany and Daniel smith watercolour, USA
Daniel smith published watercolor set under his name as Daniel smith Prafull Sawant Master artist set in 2019 and also davinci published his signature brushes in June 2025, he is first Indian to get this honor from the international brands
Prafull is the first Indian artist to become a Signature Member of the American Watercolor Society. In 2015, he became the first Indian to win at the 148th American Watercolor Society International Exhibition in New York. Over his distinguished career, he has received more than 100 awards, including 50 international honors.
Renowned for his mastery in capturing light and atmosphere, he is considered one of the leading contemporary plein air watercolorists in the world.
ADITYA N. CHARI
Insta handle – adityachariofficial
Channel – aditya chari art academy
I worked as Art Director, senior Charcater designer, senior Layout artist, Concept designer, Comic
illustrator, Fine artist, Anatomy & Figure drawing Mentor.
PERSONAL PROJECTS:
1. Author of Book called ‘ DESSINER’S LE CORPS HUMAIN. FRENCH PUBLICATION Called VIJOT
2. Author of Book called ‘ FIGURE STUDY MADE EASY ‘ – 2005
3. Author of Book called ‘ PORTRAIT TECHNIQUES MADE EASY
4. Worked for several Films likeBAAHUBALI’ The Beginning & BAAHUBALI
‘RANG RASIYA’
‘YUGPURUSH’
RAMAYAN
KARNA
‘HIRANYAKASHIPU’
‘SANGHMITRA’
GARUDA
‘THE VILLAGE’
worked for M M Keervani (Oscar Music director)
Currently working for Mr A R Rehman for his music video
5 . Awarded by several organizations
6. Work as guest lecturer in many art colleges, institutes and art industry
Vikrant Shitole is a renowned watercolor artist celebrated globally for his paintings’ simplicity, clarity, and depth. His work masterfully blends various styles and techniques, reflecting his calm, introspective nature and minimalist approach. Whether capturing serene landscapes or bustling ship-breaking yards, Vikrant’s art emphasizes the beauty in simplicity.
Throughout his artistic journey, Vikrant has continuously refined his craft, mastering a wide range of subjects with a unique and captivating style. His brushwork, both deliberate and spontaneous, creates enchanting effects that resonate deeply with viewers, especially during his workshops and demonstrations.
Under the mentorship of Alvaro Castagnet, Vikrant has traveled across Europe and beyond, leading successful watercolor workshops and sharing his expertise worldwide. His talent has earned him prestigious accolades, including the BBC Wildlife Magazine & David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s Wildlife Artist of the Year and the Elizabeth Hosking Prize for Watercolor.
Vikrant’s reputation as a leading figure in watercolor art has led to invitations to demonstrate at major international events, such as InArteFabriano in Italy and the IWS Turkey Biennale. His participation in global exhibitions further underscores his influence in the art community.
Beyond his artistic achievements, Vikrant has made significant contributions to the art world as the Honorary Chairman and Secretary of the Art Society of India and as a brand ambassador for WHITE NIGHTS Nevskaya Palitra. His work, featured in numerous international publications, continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts worldwide.
M G Doddamani was born in Gulbarga district Karnataka. He completed BFA (Painting) with first rank with gold medals from Gulbarga University, Gulbarga in 1990. He went on to get MFA (Graphics) from Viswa Bharati University, Santiniketan, in 1992. He has won many awards including the state Lalit Kala Academy and National Award AIFACS New Delhi. Prestigious Drushya Bhushan from The Ideal fine Art Institute Gulbarga,
He has participated in many state, national and international art camps, and has directed many painting and graphic camps. He has curated many shows at many art galleries in India and abroad.
His paintings are in the collection of Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Central Lalit Kala Akademy, New Delhi, Govt Museum Karnataka, many Art colleges, and many private and public collections in India, Mexico, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, USA, Holland, Switzerland, China, Germany, Singapore, Dubai, Srilanka and London. He teaches art on a regular basis. He lives and works in Bangalore.
Rashmi Soni is an internationally renowned contemporary artist and curator with an impressive list of achievements. Her art is prominently featured in numerous national and international galleries, known for its realistic and figurative style, particularly in watercolor and oil mediums. Her work is proudly held in the permanent collections of esteemed institutions such as Delhi Lalit Kala Academy, Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Lovely Professional University, Indira Gandhi National Centre For Arts, JW Marriot Hotel, Kochhi Forum Mall, Prestige Hotel as well as several other national and international personal art collections.
Rashmi Soni turned out a passionate artist from Political Science lecturer and now holds Gold Medal in painting diploma. She is the founder of Shiny Colors Fine Art Academy, an art school based in Bangalore that has thrived since its establishment in 2013. She is also a co-founder of the “Opus International Artist Forum,” a platform dedicated to women artists, initiated in 2022.
In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the art world, Rashmi Soni was honoured with the prestigious Karnataka Vishesh Samman ‘Kala Bhushan Award’ in 2023 by the Global Scholar Foundation in Belgaum.
She is featured in the prestigious www.grandmastersfineart.com along with the 100 CONTEMPORARY GRANDMASTERS OF FINE ART around the world
She has displayed her works in many countries like, Hungary, Hongkong, Nepal, Kosovo, Italy, Indonesia, Vietnam, Switzerland, Albania, Korea, Bangladesh and western Australia Watercolors Society 2022, hold special significance in her illustrious career.
