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Chitrakala Utsav - Compact Hero
National Art Competition

Inspiring Young Artists
On a National Stage

A structured, school-conducted festival designed to celebrate creativity, boost confidence, and showcase your students' artistic talents.

🎨 Colouring 🖌️ Sketching ✏️ Handwriting 👾 Cartooning
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National Recognition Medals & Certificates
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Chitrakala Utsav

Chitrakala Utsav is a school-friendly art festival conducted directly within school premises. Under teacher supervision, we provide a safe, structured space for students of all ages to explore their artistic potential.

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Focus & Thinking

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Emotional Growth

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Confidence

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Holistic Value

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🎨 Competition Categories

Art & Creative Competitions to Explore

From colour to caricature — every competition celebrates a distinct creative skill, judged fairly across the country. Students from Pre-Primary through Class 12 can participate in one or more categories based on their interests.

COC

Coloring Competition

Colour sense, neatness & creativity

Participants are evaluated on their ability to choose harmonious colours, stay within lines neatly, and bring imagination to every illustration — rewarding both technique and creative expression.

Pre-Primary – Class 12 Enquire →
HWC

Handwriting Competition

Letter formation, spacing & legibility

Judges assess consistent letter formation, even spacing between words, and overall legibility — helping students develop a confident, readable hand that serves them throughout their academic life.

Pre-Primary – Class 12 Enquire →
SKC

Sketching Competition

Originality, proportion & artistic expression

Students demonstrate their ability to observe and translate the world onto paper — assessed on accurate proportions, clean line work, and the originality they bring to every composition.

Pre-Primary – Class 12 Enquire →
CMC

Cartoon Making

Character design & conceptual creativity

This category celebrates storytelling through illustration — participants are judged on their ability to design expressive characters, communicate a concept visually, and display a consistent creative voice.

Pre-Primary – Class 12 Enquire →
CAR

Caricature

Creative exaggeration & artistic style

Participants exaggerate distinctive features with wit and artistic flair — scored on their command of proportion distortion, the personality they capture, and the individuality of their style.

Pre-Primary – Class 12 Enquire →
GCM

Greeting Card Making

Design creativity & theme relevance

Students design handcrafted greeting cards judged on layout creativity, colour harmony, relevance to the given theme, and the overall emotional impact of the finished card.

Pre-Primary – Class 12 Enquire →
Awards & Recognition - Chitrakala Utsav
🎨 Chitrakala Utsav

Awards & Recognition

Celebrating creativity, effort, and excellence across all levels.

✨ Every Participant Appreciated
🏆 Every Achiever Celebrated
🤝 Fair & Transparent Merit
Students

Student Rewards

Step-by-step recognition to encourage young artists.

Round 1
Participation Certificate

Awarded to every participating student to appreciate creative effort.

Round 2
Medals & Merit Awards

Qualified students compete for medals, merit certificates, and prizes.

National
National Honors

Top performers across grades recognized on a national platform.

Teachers & Coordinators

Registration Slabs

Honorarium & recognition based on total student participation.

Total Participants Recognition & Honorarium
0 – 100 Certificate of Appreciation
101 – 249 ₹1,000 + Certificate
250 – 499 ₹2,000 + Certificate
500 – 749 ₹3,500 + Certificate
750 – 999 ₹5,000 + Certificate
1,000 – 1,249 ₹7,500 + Certificate
1,250 – 1,499 ₹10,000 + Certificate
1,500 – 1,749 ₹13,000 + Certificate
1,750 – 1,999 ₹15,000 + Certificate
2,000 – 2,499 ₹20,000 + Certificate
2,500 – 4,999 ₹25,000 + Certificate
5,000 & Above ₹30,000 + Certificate

*Awarded to the school's officially nominated Teacher/Coordinator.

School Leadership

Institutional Honors

Recognizing leaders who actively promote arts and culture.

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School Award

Institutional Recognition Award for guiding student participation.

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Principal Award

Leadership Recognition Award and special mementos for vision.

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Management Award

Appreciation Award for Trustees & Management enabling creative initiatives.

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Bring Chitrakala Utsav to your school premises today.

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WOF – Chitrakala Utsav · Competition Process
How It Works

Competition Process
in Schools

Chitrakala Utsav is designed to run smoothly within school premises under teacher guidance. Simple, structured, and school-friendly — from registration to the national stage.

Registration & Confirmation

School confirms participation. The coordinator initiates the process and all competition materials are shared with the school team.

Step 1

Round 1 in School

Competition conducted within school premises under proper teacher supervision. Students participate across all six art categories.

Step 2

Collection & Submission

Completed entries are collected and verified by the school coordinator, then submitted to WOF following official submission guidelines.

Step 3

Evaluation & Round 2 Qualification

Transparent evaluation of all submissions. Qualified students advance to Round 2 and schools are notified with results and next steps.

Step 4

National Level

Round 2 conducted per WOF guidelines. National-level recognitions — medals, certificates and cash prizes — awarded based on merit.

Final

Important Guidelines

  • The competition must be conducted only within school premises.
  • Schools must adhere to submission timelines and guidelines.
  • Schools must adhere strictly to all announced deadlines.
  • Proper documentation and verification are required for all entries.
  • Last date for submission will be communicated separately by WOF.
Guidelines, Instructions & Rules
Rules & Instructions

Guidelines, Instructions & Rules

To ensure smooth conduct and fair processing of entries, participating schools are requested to follow the guidelines below.

Administrative Instructions
  • Schools will receive one official Entry Form. Please retain a copy for school records before submission.
  • After the competition, the original Entry Form must be submitted along with the student drawings in the parcel.
  • Entries must be submitted only once. Duplicate or multiple submissions will be considered invalid.
Conduct & Supervision Rules
  • The competition must be conducted within the school premises only.
  • Proper supervision by teachers / coordinators is required to ensure fair participation.
  • Students must participate according to their respective category and group.
Packaging & Dispatch Instructions
  • All competition papers must be packed securely in plastic bags.
  • Do not wrap entries in paper, as this may lead to damage or misplacement.
  • Schools are responsible for arranging dispatch to the designated WOF address.
  • All courier / postal charges must be borne by the school.
General Rules & Compliance
  • Only verified entries submitted within the timeline will be considered for evaluation.
  • Entries once submitted will not be returned.
  • The decision of the evaluation panel will be final and binding.
  • WOF reserves the right to verify participation data before announcing awards.
Ensure the Following Items Are Included in a Single Parcel:
Filled Entry Form
Student List
Student Drawings / Competition Sheets
Payment Receipt
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