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ANKAN
Juried Art Competition

Twenty Five Artists | Twenty Five Thousand Rupees

DEADLINE 31st October, 2025

Master the art of expression with charcoal, ink, marker, or pencil.

Master the art of expression with charcoal, ink, marker, or pencil.

Your art, your rules – the theme is wide OPEN!

Your art, your rules – the theme is wide OPEN!

Win exciting cash prizes up to ₹25,000.

Win exciting cash prizes up to Rs. 25,000.

Get social media exposure for your winning art.

Get social media exposure for your winning art.

Get professionally-designed artist 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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.**

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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 in mediums such as: ​

  • Ink drawing

  • Marker pen artwork

  • Charcoal sketches

  • Pencil sketches

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.

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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: October 31st, 2025.

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.

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 2. What is the file size requirement for submission?

We accept file sizes up to 2MB as preferred.

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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.

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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.

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Timeline

NOW | CANVAS ART Competition

31 OCTOBER 2025, 11:59 PM IST | Deadline for Entries

7 NOVEMBER 2025 | Winner Notification Starts

7 NOVEMBER 2025  | Cash Prize Notification Starts

8 NOVEMBER 2025  | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts

23 NOVEMBER 2025 | Cash Prize Distribution Starts***

30 NOVEMBER 2025 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Ends

2 NOVEMBER 2025 | Winning Artworks Archived

 

*** All cash prizes are given out via (payment mode) 

How to Apply

STEP 1: Select the number of artworks you’d like to submit from one of the options given below.

STEP 2: Click on the number of artworks and proceed to make a payment. You can choose to pay via any Indian UPI app (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm, and more) or via credit card.

STEP 3: After successful payment, you'll be redirected to a page where you can upload your images and additional details.

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NOTE: If you have any issues with your submissions of ANKAN Art Competition 2025, please email us at info@teravarna.in, and our team will promptly get back to you.

HOW MANY ARTWORKS ARE YOU SUBMITTING?

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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!

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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.

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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?

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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!

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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!

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Visit the TERAVARNA India website for details on entry guidelines and submission details for this one-of-a-kind drawing contest online.

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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

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  • Cash prizes awarded to up to 25 artists

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  • Artists showcased in virtual gallery walls​

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  • Opportunity for exhibition in Indian art galleries​

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  • Opportunity for exhibition in USA and Europe​

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  • 24x7 online submission​

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  • Open to age groups of 16 & above​​​​

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  • Use any medium of your choice​

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  • Certificates for all participants​

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  • Cash prizes for First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth place rankings​

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  • Honorable Mention and Finalist awards​

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  • Opportunity for solo and group shows for artists​

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  • Opportunity for social media promotions​

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  • Opportunity to sell your artwork

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