Who can apply?

1. 2024 Young Indian Folk Artist is open to all children between the age of 9 and 16 years.
2. For Group A and B, The artist age will be calculated as of 1st September 2024
3. Artist must provide evidence of their age.
4. Must comply with conditions of entry

Key dates

• Submissions open: 15th September 2024
• Submissions close: 30th October 2024
• Winners notified: 1st Nov 2024
• Exhibition live to the public on 14th Nov 2024

2024 Young Indian Folk Artist – International Children’s Art Competition!

After the successful hosting Lok Kala Ratna Award 2022 and International Children’s Art Competition, Young Indian Folk Artist 2021, International Indian Folk Art Gallery (IIFAG) continues its pursuit to identify hidden & gifted talent to revive Indian Folk Art and Artists around the world.

2024 Young Indian Folk Artist

IIFAG invites applications for the selection of 2024 Young Indian Folk Artist, for world’s best young Indian folk artist for the year 2024

2024 Young Indian Folk Artist, is an International Indian Folk Art competition and Online exhibition for all budding Indian Folk Artists, presented by International Indian Folk Art Gallery Australia. The competition is open to all citizens of the world.

Indian Folk Artist will be competing in any of the below five Indian Folk Art Categories, these includes folk arts from the five regions of India, such as North, East, South, West and Central region. Please see list of suggested Indian Folk Arts in the below section

IIFAG is inviting children’s of the world to participate in the five categories of Indian Folk Arts.

One winner will be selected from each of these five categories. Further, the highest ranking artist in the competition from each category will be awarded “2024 Young Indian Folk Artist Of The Year”. Winners will be chosen from each category, and each will receive a cash prize along with a certificate of recognition. All shortlisted young artists will also be invited to showcase their artwork at our featured exhibition.

INDIAN FOLK ART CATEGORIES

1. Indian Folk Art – Southern region
2. Indian Folk Art – Northern region
3. Indian Folk Art – Central region
4. Indian Folk Art – Eastern region
5. Indian Folk Art – Western region

ARTIST AGE GROUPS

1. Group A: Children’s group: Age between 9 and 12
2. Group B: Children’s group: Age between 13 and 16

Enrolment for 2024 Young Indian Folk Artist, International Indian Folk Art competition will be open from 15th September to 21st October 2024. Winners will be announced on 30th October and Awards presented on 14th Nov 2024

Cash Prizes (Acquisitive Prize)

2024 Young Indian Folk Artist will be awarded to one artist from each Artist Group.  Winners will be selected based on the highest competition score, from a panel of Judges.

1. 2024 Young Indian Folk Artist, Group A (Cash Prize 5,000)
2. 2024 Young Indian Folk Artist, Group B (Cash Prize 5,000)

In addition Twenty (20) winners will receive cash prizes in following categories.

Group A

1. Indian Folk Art, Southern Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
2. Indian Folk Art, Northern Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
3. Indian Folk Art, Central Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
4. Indian Folk Art, Eastern Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
5. Indian Folk Art, Western Style (Cash Prize 2,500)

Group B

1. Indian Folk Art, Southern Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
2. Indian Folk Art, Northern Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
3. Indian Folk Art, Central Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
4. Indian Folk Art, Eastern Style (Cash Prize 2,500)
5. Indian Folk Art, Western Style (Cash Prize 2,500)

An Unmissable Opportunity
We believe that children hold the key to reviving Indian Folk Art for future generations. This is an incredible opportunity for teachers and students to embark on this beautiful journey together. Dive into the 3,000-year-old history and culture of Indian Folk Art with family, friends, and fellow art enthusiasts.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2024 Children’s Art Competition and contribute to the celebration of Indian art and culture!

All the very best to all participating artists,

Sincerely,

Senthil Vel

Founder – International Indian Folk Art Gallery

1. Each artwork submitted must follow the unique styles, methodology, and theme of traditional Indian Folk Art.
2. In order to qualify for a winning prize in each artist group, there must be a minimum of ten artists in that category.
3. All entrants and entrant’s parents/guardian for Children, are responsible to ensure the artwork is produced by the entrant and does not infringe the copyright or any other rights of the third party. The entrant indemnifies the organisers (IIFAG) against any loss resulting from a breach of these copyright violations.
4. All submitted artwork must be completed in full.
5. Artworks that do not comply to Indian Folk Art categories will be disqualified, See reference article
6. Copied artworks will be disqualified. If winning artwork is found as copied, the title will be removed and artist will be required to return the winning trophy and cash prize in full to IIFAG, within 30 days of notice.
7. To validate the authenticity, all shortlisted finalists will be required to submit their video, should the artist fail to submit the video, IIFAG reserves the right to disqualify the artwork. All artists are required to record
   1. A minimum of 2-minute continuous video during the sketching/drawing stage
   2. And, another two minute video during final colouring process
8. All artworks must be recent and not have been created prior to 1st September 2024.
9. Artwork size
   1. IIFAG recommends A3 Size base for Children (Group A & B)
   2. Canvas or handmade paper or Watercolour paper (200GSM or more)
10. Back of all artworks, they must be signed, dated and clearly labelled with
    1. The artist’s name,
    2. contact details,
    3. Size of the painting in centimetres.
    4. Approx. weight in grams (including packing)
11. The entrant must be the owner of the artwork and they must submit “self-attested authentication certificate” in order to meet the requirement of the competition. Download copy from here>>
12. Artist can submit up to two artworks, but no more than one will be selected for the final prize
13. Once submitted, no changes can be made to the artwork. Should any changes be made after submission, IIFAG reserves the right to disqualify the artwork
14. Only finalist/winning artworks may be required to be submitted physically. All such artworks should reach the IIFAG, in Australia or India office address for verification , date to be advised. Address will be communicated by email at a later date. IIFAG reserves the right to disqualify the artworks, if they are not received by due date.
15. As a finalist and winner, you grant IIFAG a fee-free, non-exclusive license to reproduce the artwork as necessary to publish or communicate it to the public.
16. All winning artwork may be offered for sale at exhibitions between 1st November 2024 and 31st August 2025, and will be recorded in a price list. Proceeds from the sale will go back to the artist, less tax, framing costs, bank fees (3%), and gallery commission (30%).
17. Entrants may choose a list price for each artwork.
18. All artwork exhibited in galleries but not sold must be collected at their own cost, along with the cost of framing from our Chennai office on or before September 15, 2023.
19. The entrant’s parents/guardian on the behalf of Artist accepts to IndianFolkArt.Org
    1. Terms and Conditions
    2. Terms of Use and Disclaimer
    3. and Privacy Policies

1. A panel of judges will shortlist entrants for the final exhibition based on technical scoring.
2. The selection criteria for judges will include the following
   1. Beauty in art
   2. Originality and Uniqueness
   3. Skill and technique (Use of traditional methods as closely as possible)
   4. Inherent meaning explained in the write-up
   5. Full filled intent of the theme
3. Based on the overall scoring, Finalist and winners will be selected by the panel of judges
4. All entrants will be notified as to the shortlisting outcome by email and through IndianFolkArt.Org online portal. The decision of the judges will be final and no correspondence will be entered into with IIFAG
5. Shortlisted entrants may be required to complete and sign a loan agreement form, as part of accepting into the final exhibition
6. The panel of judges has the right to exclude any artwork which it considers as defamatory or likely to cause offence or do not meet shortlisting criteria.
7. Shortlisted winners could make themselves (or nominate a representative) and the artwork available for promotion of the prize, at the invitation of IIFAG

1. Artworks shortlisted for the exhibition must be presented professionally, without any dirt or contamination
2. Acquisitive prize recipients will agree to transfer full ownership of the artwork (excluding copyright) to IIFAG at no costs, to be housed and presented at IndianFolkArt.Org. The prize recipient will continue to retain all copyright in the artwork
3. Placement of Artwork in the exhibition will be the decision of IIFAG
4. IIFAG will be responsible for insuring the artwork during the agreed loan period for the artwork value nominated on the entry form
5. Artwork may be offered for sale via  IndianFolkArt.Org online portal based on entrants list price or higher

Southern Styles

1. Cheriyal Scroll Painting
2. Kalamkari Painting
3. Kerala Mural Painting
4. Tanjore Painting

Western Styles

1. Warli Painting
2. Kutch Lippan Art
3. Mata Ni Pachedi
4. Chitrakathi Painting

Northern Styles

1. Pichwai Painting
2. Kavad Painting
3. Miniature Painting
4. Mandana Art

Central Styles

1. Gond Painting
2. Bhil Painting
3. Pithora Painting
4. Sanjhi Art

Eastern Styles

1. Madhubani Painting
2. Pattachitra Lippan Art
3. Saura Art
4. Kalighat Painting