ANKAN
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
“EVERY LINE I DRAW IS A PRAYER – NOT TO A GOD OUTSIDE, BUT TO THE SPIRIT WITHIN.” -S.H. Raza
ANKAN Juried Art Competition by TERAVARNA India
For an artist, sketching or doodling is like giving the lines a free walk – the hand following the mind, the shapes wandering like curious paths, free and unrestricted! It’s how an artist liberates an idea through ink drawing or charcoal sketch art — a celebration of free forms with sketching tools, creating wonders on empty spaces – a freedom made visible!
Would you let this magic happen in your sketchbook? If the world of markers, ink, charcoal, or pencil tempts you more than anything else to draw beyond the boxes, here is some great piece of news for you! TERAVARNA India launches the right platform to showcase your rare drawing skill to the world! Enroll your name for the upcoming ANKAN Juried Art Competition 2025, and let your ink, charcoal, markers whisper, shout, or sing your thoughts on paper.
Themes? We don’t have one, because we don’t want to chain your thoughts to a particular subject or concept. We’re in for all bold, untamed, serene, and surreal works – we want you to come up with your own stories, be it ink or charcoal, or a marker pen artwork!
So, are you ready to let your lines speak louder than words in this exceptional online drawing competition?
Would you let this magic happen in your sketchbook? If the world of markers, ink, charcoal, or pencil tempts you more than anything else to draw beyond the boxes, here is some great piece of news for you! TERAVARNA India launches the right platform to showcase your rare drawing skill to the world! Enroll your name for the upcoming ANKAN Juried Art Competition 2025, and let your ink, charcoal, markers whisper, shout, or sing your thoughts on paper.
Themes? We don’t have one, because we don’t want to chain your thoughts to a particular subject or concept. We’re in for all bold, untamed, serene, and surreal works – we want you to come up with your own stories, be it ink or charcoal, or a marker pen artwork!
So, are you ready to let your lines speak louder than words in this exceptional online drawing competition?
Eligibility
Open to artists aged 16 years and above. Entries from younger talents will be celebrated separately in our Junior Art Competitions, to be announced soon.
What’s the wait for? Grab your tools, and speak through the forms & shadows, one stroke at a time!
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 submissions for mediums like:
- Ink
- Marker pen
- Charcoal
- Pencil
- Pastel
Theme
We do not have any particular THEME for this drawing contest online! Artists are free to choose their themes or concepts; and this is not confined to a pencil drawing competition — we also welcome marker, ink, and charcoal creations.
Explore countless genres, go for the one that matches your vibe, and expose your finest talents to us! We are waiting for your lines to lead the way!
Explore countless genres, go for the one that matches your vibe, and expose your finest talents to us! We are waiting for your lines to lead the way!
Deadline
The deadline for submission is: Coming Soon
Fee
Rs. 250 per artwork (non-refundable) for this competition.
Image Submission Guidelines
1. Which file format is required for my submission?
Only JPEG or JPG files are accepted.
2. What is the file size requirement for submission?
We accept file sizes up to 2MB as preferred.
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.
Disclaimer: Please note that TERAVARNA does not accept AI-generated artworks for submission.
Timeline
NOW | ANKAN ART Competition
15 NOVEMBER 2025, 11:59 PM IST
Deadline for Entries
22 NOVEMBER 2025
Winner Notification Starts
22 NOVEMBER 2025
Cash Prize Notification Starts
23 NOVEMBER 2025
Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts
8 DECEMBER 2025
Cash Prize Distribution Starts***
15 DECEMBER 2025
Exhibition of Winning Artworks Ends
17 DECEMBER 2025
Winning Artworks Archived
*** All cash prizes are given out via UPI ID.
How to Apply
STEP 1:
Click on the “Showcase Your Masterpiece” button.
STEP 2:
Fill out the submission form — upload all the artworks you want to submit, then click Submit.
You’ll be taken to the Checkout page.
STEP 3:
Click Proceed to Payment and complete your payment.
Once successful, you’ll be redirected to a Thank You page confirming your submission.
NOTE: If you don’t see the Thank You page after payment, please contact our support team at
📧hi@teravarna.in
Still not convinced if this ANKAN Juried Art Competition is here to let your sketches breathe and speak for you?
Let us convince you otherwise!
Are you obsessed with lines, curves, and contours — love to capture the fleeting emotions in your sketchbook with pencil, ink, or marker? Do you know that the ANKAN Juried Art Competition 2025 by TERAVARNA India is your moment to turn these lines & shades into unforgettable expressions? Yes, this online drawing competition is open to mediums such as charcoal, pencil, ink, pens & markers — where artists are free to explore their thoughts through every mark or smudge!
Yes, there is no limit to what you can express in this online sketching competition! We have no restriction on themes, so embrace your ideas & impulses, draw intricate patterns, capture fleeting emotions, or etch some rich textures — to show your world in realism or abstract reflections.
We promise your creativity should not go unnoticed! There are prestigious awards, lucrative cash rewards, gallery showcases, and global recognition waiting to appreciate your skill and vision. So why wait?
Explore our creative platform to take your artistry outside the hushed walls of your studio. Be part of India’s ultimate celebration of sketching — a unique ink and pencil drawing competition that also embraces marker and charcoal art. Transform a simple nudge into a masterstroke and win big with us!
Whether you’re an emerging voice or an experienced hand — everyone is invited to answer this open call for creativity, because we like to think out of the box!
Let your vision soar high in black, white, or shades in between!
Yes, there is no limit to what you can express in this online sketching competition! We have no restriction on themes, so embrace your ideas & impulses, draw intricate patterns, capture fleeting emotions, or etch some rich textures — to show your world in realism or abstract reflections.
We promise your creativity should not go unnoticed! There are prestigious awards, lucrative cash rewards, gallery showcases, and global recognition waiting to appreciate your skill and vision. So why wait?
Explore our creative platform to take your artistry outside the hushed walls of your studio. Be part of India’s ultimate celebration of sketching — a unique ink and pencil drawing competition that also embraces marker and charcoal art. Transform a simple nudge into a masterstroke and win big with us!
Whether you’re an emerging voice or an experienced hand — everyone is invited to answer this open call for creativity, because we like to think out of the box!
Let your vision soar high in black, white, or shades in between!
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