It is a freedom to explore every style, subject, technique, and category
It is a freedom to explore every style, subject, technique, and category
Uphold the theme of open art competition where art is simply unrestricted
Uphold the theme of open art competition where art is simply unrestricted
Win exciting cash prizes up to Rs. 50,000
Win exciting cash prizes up to Rs. 50,000
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
“ART IS A WAY OF THINKING, A WAY OF FEELING, A WAY OF BEING.”
-Anish Kapoor
1st Ever OPEN THEME ART Competition by TERAVARNA INDIA for All
Hey, all art lovers! TERAVARNA INDIA is here to launch your dreams with an exciting announcement! The 1st Ever OPEN Art Competition welcomes all artists, both amateur and experts, to step into a world where they can paint their visions in the theme of their choice! No expectations, no demands when it comes to OPEN Art Competition!
Age Limit for Participants: All age groups can participate in the OPEN Art Competition. However, all children submissions will be juried and grouped separately from adults.
Deadline
The deadline for submission is: SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Cash Prizes & Awards
50 artists will win Rs. 50,000 in cash prizes. **
The grant money will be unrestricted and may be used in any manner by the recipient artist.
First Prize Award | ₹10,000
2 Second Prizes | ₹3,500 EACH
7 Third Prizes | ₹1,500 EACH
15 Fourth Prizes | ₹1,000 EACH
25 Fifth Prizes | ₹300 EACH
All artists will be given professionally-designed award certificates.
Bonus Prize: A golden chance to exhibit your artworks in the top art galleries across Indian states:
-
Jehangir Nagar Art Gallery, Mumbai
-
National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi
-
Kalakriti Art Gallery, Hyderabad
Category
TERAVARNA INDIA welcomes art submissions from all categories that include but are not limited to: painting & Mixed Media,Photography,Digital Artwork,Sculpture, 3D Installation
Theme
ANY THEME literally!
Explore countless genres, go for the one that matches your vibe, and expose your finest talents to us! We are waiting for YOU!
Fee
Rs. 250 per artwork (non-refundable) for this competition.
Timeline
Unveil the blueprint for the competition:
NOW | Art Competition Open
20 SEPTEMBER 2025, 11:59 PM IST | Deadline for Entries
25 SEPTEMBER 2025 | Winner Notification Starts
25 SEPTEMBER 2025 | Cash Prize Notification Starts
26 SEPTEMBER 2025 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Starts
10 OCTOBER 2025 | Cash Prize Distribution Starts***
17 OCTOBER 2025 | Exhibition of Winning Artworks Ends
18 OCTOBER 2025 | Winning Artworks Archived
*** All cash prizes are given out via (payment mode)
How to Apply
STEP 1: Choose the number of artworks you'd like to submit from one of the options below.
STEP 2: Click on the number of artworks and proceed to make a payment. You can pay by 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 other details.
NOTE: If you have any issues with your image submissions, please email us at info@teravarna.in and we'll promptly get back to you.
HOW MANY ARTWORKS ARE YOU SUBMITTING?
Still not sure if you should participate in a Open art competition?
Feeling puzzled! Let us make it easy for you!
OPEN ART COMPETITION by TERAVARNA India gives you wings to unleash your inner feelings and creative potential, with themes that suit your choice! Are you passionate about the rich Indian culture, or perhaps the tribal art fascinates you? Whatever it is! Just Paint Your Heart Out! What awaits you? Awards, prizes, gallery exhibitions, global recognition- all that you can imagine!
We see art as it is! Amateurs and Professionals are welcome to our abode, where art is celebrated beyond stereotypes. So, grab your canvas and let your artworks make that winning speech! Visit the TERAVARNA India website today for details on submission and make your art go VIRAL!!
Everything You Get At TERAVARNA
Rs. 50,000 cash prizes guaranteed
Cash prizes awarded to 50 artists
Artists showcased in virtual gallery walls
Opportunity for exhibition in Indian art galleries
Opportunity for exhibition in USA and Europe
24x7 online submission
Open to all age groups and nationalities
Any artwork sizes
Use any medium of your choice
Certificates for all participants
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