Arpanam 2022
CompletedOverview
ISKCON Samskriti presents 'Arpanam', an INTERNATIONAL Art Competition for budding artists.
The Bhagavad-gita is an open secret, which guides humanity to lead a meaningful and happy life. We wish to invite our young participants to pay their tribute to the timeless greatness of this song of God on the occasion of Gita Jayanti, the day Lord KRISHNA spoke the words of wisdom to Arjuna. What better way than to express through the medium of art?! Create an art piece to glorify the Bhagavad-gita and share your joy with us.
ISKCON Samskriti is an international online cultural and educational platform, backed by the ISKCON Bangalore team with a legacy of having impacted more than 100,000 children and teens over the last several years.
Why participate?
- Unique opportunity to express the most powerful knowledge revealed - Srimad Bhagavad Gita, through Art
- Cash Prizes, trophies & special e-certificates for all winners
- Participation e-certificates for all
Guidelines & Requirements
- Competition Format
This is an online Art Competition
- Eligibility
The Art Competition is open under 4 categories (age as on the day of registration): 6-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-15 years, 16-18 years
- Registration Fee
- ₹ 125/- (includes GST)
- Fee once paid will not be refunded
- Submission Deadline
The Last date to submit and publish your Artwork is 3rd Feb 2022
- Medium
Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, pen & charcoal. Digital Art not allowed.
- Originality & Authenticity
- Only authentic, original artwork is accepted. Proxy works, fakes, reproductions, copies, replicas, "Inspired by" creations or any other form of copyright violation will be instantly disqualified. If there are any doubts about authenticity, ISKCON Samskriti reserves the right to demand the proof of artistry. The organiser reserves the right to call for the artwork to inspect authenticity and if in doubt, the entry will be disqualified
- Artworks that offend religious, racial, political, social or gender sensitivities will be instantly disqualified
- Upload Requirements
Please ensure you title your artwork, describe it and choose the medium when you upload
- Jury Decision
The decision of the Jury is final & binding on all participants
- File Format
- JPEG ONLY
- File Size: Up to 5 Mb
- Only 1 Artwork per participant
- Winner Verification & Prizes
- Winners will be required to furnish government approved proof of identity & residence. The parent in whose name the Prize money is to be transferred, will also be required to furnish government approved ID Proof
- Prize money will be transferred into the winner / Parents account. Winners will be required to furnish bank account details for transfer, when required. Local tax rules are applicable for cash prizes. Declaring and paying taxes is the participant's responsibility
Awards & Prizes
Gold Prize
- Category 1 (6-8 yrs) & Category 2 (9-12 yrs): Trophy
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase - Category 3 (13-15 yrs) & Category 4 (16-18 yrs): Cash Prize ₹ 3,000*
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase
Silver Prize
- Category 1 (6-8 yrs) & Category 2 (9-12 yrs): Trophy
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase - Category 3 (13-15 yrs) & Category 4 (16-18 yrs): Cash Prize ₹ 2,000*
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase
Bronze Prize
- Category 1 (6-8 yrs) & Category 2 (9-12 yrs): Trophy
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase - Category 3 (13-15 yrs) & Category 4 (16-18 yrs): Cash Prize ₹ 1,000*
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase
- For all Participants : eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Artwork Showcase for shortlisted entries
Taxes, if applicable, to be paid by winners
Theme
The theme of the competition is "Srimad Bhagavad-gita, the song of God". The artwork can be based on
- the topics spoken by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad-gita
- the philosophy of the Bhagavad-gita
- the characters of the Bhagavad-gita
- the Shlokas of the Bhagavad-gita
- the analogies given in the Bhagavad-gita or
- any other subject related to the Bhagavad-gita
Suggested reference : Bhagavad Gita as it is by SRILA PRABHUPADA
Jury Information
The Art Competition is judged by an expert Jury Panel, consisting of reputed artists, art tutors & experts. This will enable young artists to get a well rounded perspective on their art and also all round exposure.
To preserve the sanctity of the competition & the jury process, the names of our expert jury panel will made public just a week before the competition results are announced.
The Judging Process and How it works :
- Creative, Original Art Works
- Clarity (Of the theme the artist seeks to communicate)
- Artistic ability
- Mastery over your chosen medium
- Aesthetics
- Composition
- Adherence to competition rules
The final result will be based on Jury evaluation
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Begins
1st Dec
Registration Closes
3rd Feb
Submission Closes
3rd Feb
Jury Evaluation Begins
5th Feb
Competition Results
10th Mar
* All timelines are at the sole discretion of the organizer | Competition Host and are liable to change without prior notice.
How to Enroll
Art Competitions
Terms & Conditions
Parental Consent : Registration of the minor for the competition is with full parental consent, as granted during the profile creation process.
Limited Grant of Rights: Aarts Maestro respects the creator's copyright to their work and the same shall remain vested with the creator of the image. By entering into the competition, you grant the platform Aarts Maestro, the organiser / sponsor of the competition, their licensees and designees, the worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free right to use the entry in the platform / sponsor / organizers print, electronic and web communications, on digital assets, products or any merchandise, and in ads promoting future competitions, without further permission, compensation, or notification. You further agree that the said platform / organizer / sponsor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use your name and /or photograph for the same purposes.
Participant Agreement : Participants hereby understand & agree that the participant data will be shared with the organizer. Participants understand this is a necessary process for jurorship and also to shortlist entries for prizes and award prizes. Participants also agree to receive communication from the organizers on a regular basis with respect to the competition.
For any help, contact us: info@iskconsamskriti.org | +91 9341124222 | +91 9341211119 ( Support time : 10 am to 6 pm )
Event Brochure
Download detailed information
Trusted by leading Partners & Organizations
Supported by
Arpanam 2022
CompletedOverview
ISKCON Samskriti presents 'Arpanam', an INTERNATIONAL Art Competition for budding artists.
The Bhagavad-gita is an open secret, which guides humanity to lead a meaningful and happy life. We wish to invite our young participants to pay their tribute to the timeless greatness of this song of God on the occasion of Gita Jayanti, the day Lord KRISHNA spoke the words of wisdom to Arjuna. What better way than to express through the medium of art?! Create an art piece to glorify the Bhagavad-gita and share your joy with us.
ISKCON Samskriti is an international online cultural and educational platform, backed by the ISKCON Bangalore team with a legacy of having impacted more than 100,000 children and teens over the last several years.
Why participate?
- Unique opportunity to express the most powerful knowledge revealed - Srimad Bhagavad Gita, through Art
- Cash Prizes, trophies & special e-certificates for all winners
- Participation e-certificates for all
Guidelines & Requirements
- Competition Format
This is an online Art Competition
- Eligibility
The Art Competition is open under 4 categories (age as on the day of registration): 6-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-15 years, 16-18 years
- Registration Fee
- ₹ 125/- (includes GST)
- Fee once paid will not be refunded
- Submission Deadline
The Last date to submit and publish your Artwork is 3rd Feb 2022
- Medium
Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pencil, pen & charcoal. Digital Art not allowed.
- Originality & Authenticity
- Only authentic, original artwork is accepted. Proxy works, fakes, reproductions, copies, replicas, "Inspired by" creations or any other form of copyright violation will be instantly disqualified. If there are any doubts about authenticity, ISKCON Samskriti reserves the right to demand the proof of artistry. The organiser reserves the right to call for the artwork to inspect authenticity and if in doubt, the entry will be disqualified
- Artworks that offend religious, racial, political, social or gender sensitivities will be instantly disqualified
- Upload Requirements
Please ensure you title your artwork, describe it and choose the medium when you upload
- Jury Decision
The decision of the Jury is final & binding on all participants
- File Format
- JPEG ONLY
- File Size: Up to 5 Mb
- Only 1 Artwork per participant
- Winner Verification & Prizes
- Winners will be required to furnish government approved proof of identity & residence. The parent in whose name the Prize money is to be transferred, will also be required to furnish government approved ID Proof
- Prize money will be transferred into the winner / Parents account. Winners will be required to furnish bank account details for transfer, when required. Local tax rules are applicable for cash prizes. Declaring and paying taxes is the participant's responsibility
Awards & Prizes
Gold Prize
- Category 1 (6-8 yrs) & Category 2 (9-12 yrs): Trophy
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase - Category 3 (13-15 yrs) & Category 4 (16-18 yrs): Cash Prize ₹ 3,000*
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase
Silver Prize
- Category 1 (6-8 yrs) & Category 2 (9-12 yrs): Trophy
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase - Category 3 (13-15 yrs) & Category 4 (16-18 yrs): Cash Prize ₹ 2,000*
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase
Bronze Prize
- Category 1 (6-8 yrs) & Category 2 (9-12 yrs): Trophy
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase - Category 3 (13-15 yrs) & Category 4 (16-18 yrs): Cash Prize ₹ 1,000*
Winner eCertificate
Portfolio
Showcase
- For all Participants : eCertificate | Aarts Maestro Portfolio | Artwork Showcase for shortlisted entries
Taxes, if applicable, to be paid by winners
Theme
The theme of the competition is "Srimad Bhagavad-gita, the song of God". The artwork can be based on
- the topics spoken by Lord Krishna in the Bhagavad-gita
- the philosophy of the Bhagavad-gita
- the characters of the Bhagavad-gita
- the Shlokas of the Bhagavad-gita
- the analogies given in the Bhagavad-gita or
- any other subject related to the Bhagavad-gita
Suggested reference : Bhagavad Gita as it is by SRILA PRABHUPADA
Jury Information
The Art Competition is judged by an expert Jury Panel, consisting of reputed artists, art tutors & experts. This will enable young artists to get a well rounded perspective on their art and also all round exposure.
To preserve the sanctity of the competition & the jury process, the names of our expert jury panel will made public just a week before the competition results are announced.
The Judging Process and How it works :
- Creative, Original Art Works
- Clarity (Of the theme the artist seeks to communicate)
- Artistic ability
- Mastery over your chosen medium
- Aesthetics
- Composition
- Adherence to competition rules
The final result will be based on Jury evaluation
Key Dates & Timeline
Registration Begins
1st Dec
Registration Closes
3rd Feb
Submission Closes
3rd Feb
Jury Evaluation Begins
5th Feb
Competition Results
10th Mar
* All timelines are at the sole discretion of the organizer | Competition Host and are liable to change without prior notice.
How to Enroll
Terms & Conditions
Parental Consent : Registration of the minor for the competition is with full parental consent, as granted during the profile creation process.
Limited Grant of Rights: Aarts Maestro respects the creator's copyright to their work and the same shall remain vested with the creator of the image. By entering into the competition, you grant the platform Aarts Maestro, the organiser / sponsor of the competition, their licensees and designees, the worldwide, irrevocable, perpetual, royalty-free right to use the entry in the platform / sponsor / organizers print, electronic and web communications, on digital assets, products or any merchandise, and in ads promoting future competitions, without further permission, compensation, or notification. You further agree that the said platform / organizer / sponsor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use your name and /or photograph for the same purposes.
Participant Agreement : Participants hereby understand & agree that the participant data will be shared with the organizer. Participants understand this is a necessary process for jurorship and also to shortlist entries for prizes and award prizes. Participants also agree to receive communication from the organizers on a regular basis with respect to the competition.
For any help, contact us: info@iskconsamskriti.org | +91 9341124222 | +91 9341211119 ( Support time : 10 am to 6 pm )
Art Competitions
Event Brochure
Download detailed information
Trusted by leading Partners & Organizations
Supported by
Arpanam 2022
CompletedISKCON Samskriti presents 'Arpanam', an INTERNATIONAL Art Competition for budding artists.
The Bhagavad-gita is an open secret, which guides humanity to lead a meaningful and happy life. We wish to invite our young participants to pay their tribute to the timeless greatness of this song of God on the occasion of Gita Jayanti, the day Lord KRISHNA spoke the words of wisdom to Arjuna. What better way than to express through the medium of art?! Create an art piece to glorify the Bhagavad-gita and share your joy with us.
ISKCON Samskriti is an international online cultural and educational platform, backed by the ISKCON Bangalore team with a legacy of having impacted more than 100,000 children and teens over the last several years.
Why participate?
- Unique opportunity to express the most powerful knowledge revealed - Srimad Bhagavad Gita, through Art
- Cash Prizes, trophies & special e-certificates for all winners
- Participation e-certificates for all