Painting Competition Rules

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Age Groups

  • Sub-Junior: Age 5 - 7 Years
  • Juniors: Age 8 - 10 Years
  • Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
  • Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years

Before you register, please read the sections below. 

Maximum Registrations we accept: No Limits

 Rules & Regulations

  1. Separate competition for each age group. 
  2. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of the participant’s birth certificate or school ID for age verification (if required).
  3. Participant must register online before the registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. 
  4. A drawing paper will be provided by KANE. The painting must be created on the paper/canvas provided. Contestants can bring their own color pencils, crayons, markers, paint brushes, and paints to enhance their artwork (if they wish to use those).
  5. The painting must be based on the given theme/topic. A set of topics/themes are given below for each age category. One among them will be chosen 5 minutes before the event begins for each category.
  6. Each age category would be given a different theme. One among the previously shared topics will be chosen 5 minutes before the event begins for each category.
  7. The timer starts 5 minutes after the topic/theme is announced. The duration of this competition is 90 Minutes. Five minutes before the end time, a friendly reminder will be given. All the materials should be returned to the Volunteers upon completion.
  8. Tables and chairs will be provided for the contestants. They are not allowed to copy or refer external sources like digital media, prints, etc. Help/guidance from others will not be permitted. 
  9. Kindly note down your chest number on the canvas before submitting it to the judges. 
  10. Paintings once submitted will not be returned under any circumstances.
  11. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1st of the current year.
  12. KANE reserves the right to distribute or publish your artwork in print, social, visual, or any such media post-event.
  13. The Judges' decision will be final.
  14. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant.

Themes

Sub-juniors (Age 5-7):

  • My secret garden
  • My aquarium/The magic ocean 

Juniors (Age 8-10):

  • My favorite festival
  • A sunny day at the beach or park
  • My superhero 

Seniors (Age 11-13):

  • Seasons of the year
  • My dream city in 2050
  • Happiness 

Youth (Age 14-17):

  • Portrait of a person
  • A busy marketplace
  • The last bloom

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

  • Creativity and Originality (20 points): 

How unique is the concept? Did the artist bring a fresh perspective to the theme, or did they rely on popular characters/pre-existing imagery?

  • Technical skill (20 Points): 

Does the artist show age-appropriate mastery over their chosen medium (watercolors, acrylics, etc.)? The contestant may choose any painting tool to enhance the appearance of their work.

  • Personal Expression (20 Points): 

How well is the theme being expressed on canvas? Each participant is free to express the theme in their own unique way. Is the theme being conveyed through the painting?

  • Integration (20 Points): 

The work has to integrate technique, expression, and organization through aesthetic and critical judgment to achieve an effective interpretation.

  • Aesthetic Appeal (20 Points): 

Is the art work eye-catchy and appealing? Importance will be given to the way the elements of design blend to form a cohesive representation of the artist’s point of view. 

All participants must register before the registration ends. It is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying to you via email. This confirmation is mandatory to participate in the event. 

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

  • If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
  • If more than one participant, then first, second, and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and the total number of participants.
  • Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same day/Finale.

Note:

Official judges feedback and comments shall not be publicly disclosed or distributed by the organization. Participants may approach the judges for personal feedback following the event; however, providing such feedback is entirely at the judges’ discretion.