Canvas
Juried Art Competition
Thank you, artists, for your overwhelming response, creativity, and dedication. You made this competition truly special. As the contest ends, we invite you to continue your artistic journey with us, exploring and enrolling for our next set of TERAVARNA India competitions. Take a moment to view the winners of the recent contest and see whose incredible art earned all the praises and recognition. We hope to see more of your art in upcoming events. Until then, stay tuned.
- Up to ₹25,000 Prizes
- Deadline: Coming Soon
- Age 16+
Earn Certificates
Get professionally-designed artist certificates
“CREATIVE MINDS DON’T FOLLOW RULES, THEY FOLLOW WILL.” -Amit Kalantri, Author & Mentalist
CANVAS ART Competition by TERAVARNA India
CANVAS, a place where you let your thoughts roam free; a space that receives without making judgments, a space where mistakes are just like textures in the final painting. For any painter, canvas is where the journey begins — and where it resumes from the last brushstroke!
If you are the one who dares to push the limits, TERAVARNA India’s CANVAS Art Competition 2025 has every reason to ignite the creative spark in you — to let the white blank space voice your stories! Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned artist, bring your vision to life through acrylic painting or oil painting on canvas, on any theme close to your heart.
Create and inspire! We make it ‘your canvas, your rules’ — no restrictions on themes — just pure artistic freedom!
So, are you ready to put your art on canvas and have all eyes turn to you?
Eligibility
Open to artists 16 years and above. Entries from younger talents will be celebrated separately in our Junior Art Competitions, to be announced soon.
Step up, take your brushes; we wish to see your imagination take a flight!
Cash Prizes & Awards
Win cash prizes of up to Rs. 25,000, awarded to up to 25 artists. **
- First Prize Award | ₹3000-₹5000
- 1-2 Second Prizes | ₹1500-₹2500
- 2-4 Third Prizes | ₹1000-₹1500
- 5-8 Fourth Prizes | ₹500-₹750
- 7-10 Fifth Prizes | ₹200-₹300
All artists will be given professionally-designed award certificates.
Mediums
TERAVARNA India welcomes artwork submissions for mediums like:
- Acrylic painting on canvas
- Oil painting on canvas
Theme
Work with any THEME literally for your canvas artwork! Let it be a dramatic event, a dream sequence, something surreal, or serene – we’re open to any subject you’d like to explore as you paint your story.
Explore countless genres, go for the one that matches your vibe, and expose your finest talents to us! We are waiting for YOU!
Deadline
Fee
Image Submission Guidelines
1. Which file format is required for my submission?
2. What is the file size requirement for submission?
3. How should I crop my image?
- Your image should be cleanly cropped, showing only the artwork.
- Remove any borders, frames, backgrounds, or unnecessary elements.
4. How clear should my image be?
- Ensure your image is in sharp focus, not blurry.
- The artwork should be clearly visible from a front-facing view.
Timeline
15 OCTOBER 2025, 11:59 PM IST | Deadline for Entries
22 OCTOBER 2025 | Winner Notification Starts
22 OCTOBER 2025 | Cash Prize Notification Starts
23 OCTOBER 2025 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts
7 NOVEMBER 2025 | Cash Prize Distribution Starts***
14 NOVEMBER 2025 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Ends
16 NOVEMBER 2025 | Winning Artworks Archived
How to Submit your Artwork ?
STEP 1: Choose the number of artworks you want to submit from below and complete the payment.
STEP 2: After successful payment, wait a few seconds, and you’ll be redirected automatically to the artwork submission form.
STEP 3: Fill in your details, upload your artworks, and click Submit.
STEP 4: A Thank You page will confirm your submission. If you don’t see it, please contact us at info@teravarna.in.
NOTE: Our team will promptly get back to you within 24 hours.
Still Not Convinced if this CANVAS Art Competition is Really Here to Give Flights to Your Fantasy and Showcase it to the World?
Looking for a way to give wings to your ideas & dreams? Do you know that the CANVAS Art Competition 2025 by TERAVARNA India is your moment to turn imagination into masterpieces! Open to mediums such as acrylic painting and painting with oil paints, this national‑level contest invites you to explore through every brushstroke — to bring your stories on canvas. Yes, there’s no limit to what you can express on the blank white space! The theme is yours, so embrace ideas, splatter colours, work in layers – come up with anything you feel like from portraying the vibrant & lush Indian landscape to the raw allure of tribal art, a busy urbanscape, or the uncharted depths of your soul.
Your efforts will not be in vain! There are prestigious awards, cash prizes, gallery showcases, and global recognition to honour your skills & artistic visions! Why wait then? Seize this opportunity to let your expression show up with power & passion. Join the celebration of canvas paintings online India to capture your dreams on every inch of this infinite frame!
We love to celebrate art beyond stereotypes! Emerging artists and seasoned professionals — all are welcome to embrace our open calls. Grab your canvas and let your work make that winning speech! Feel free to explore the TERAVARNA India website for details on entry guidelines of this unique oil and acrylic painting competition.
Everything You Get At TERAVARNA
Cash prizes guaranteed up to Rs. 25,000
Cash prizes awarded to up to 25 artists
Artists showcased in virtual gallery walls
Opportunity for exhibition in Indian art galleries
Opportunity for exhibition in USA and Europe
24×7 online submission
Open to age groups of 16 & above
Any artwork sizes
Use any medium of your choice
Cash prizes for First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth place rankings
Honorable Mention and Finalist awards
Opportunity for solo and group shows for artists
Opportunity for social media promotions
Opportunity to sell your artwork