National Painting Competition
National Painting Competition Frequently Asked Questions
What is age limit?
National Painting Competition is open for adults from 18 and above and young children from 8 – 17 years.
Can I reapply after rejection?
Yes you can reapply after rejection as many times as you wish.
Can I apply for multiple competitions?
Yes you can apply for multiples competitions at the same time.
Why Fees?
Pakistani Rs. 500/ will be charged from each participant of the competition. You are requested submit Rs. 500/= Fess for each competition. This Fees is used for providing support to students with financial emergency which may impede their academic progress and ability to complete classes. For more information for Student Relief Fund click here.
Submit Fees on following Accounts.
Account Title: Riaz Ahmed
(JazzCash, Upaisa and Easypaisa):
03353304400
Note: Provide screenshot of payment and upload in the form provided in each competition.
Can I get any award?
Youth For Pakistan is non-profit organization, we conduct 16 competitions on monthly basis, so we can not provide cash prize but we provide certificate to winners and put winners profile on our website and social media platforms.
How To Apply?
You are requested to fill the form provided below and choose your competition from dropdown list.
National Painting Competition are events where professional and amateur artists compete to create visual artworks utilizing different painting styles and techniques. A theme, topic, or subject is provided to the participants, and they express their artistic views using a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, and mixed media.
“Painting is almost everything. It is the painter’s identity, his style, and his conviction. Sketch the spirit and soul of what you see! We bring you a Painting Competition so that you can leave an accurate record of the experience of what one isn’t, of what one doesn’t know.”
A Painting Competition is an artistic event where participants express their creativity and skills through painting. Contestants use various mediums, such as watercolor, acrylic, oil, or digital, to create unique artworks based on a specific theme or open category. The competition aims to encourage artistic expression, foster creativity, and highlight diverse painting techniques.
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Marine Life
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Environment & Climate Change
1. Creative Expression: Artists have the opportunity to express their creativity, emotions, and unique perspectives through their paintings.
2. Skill Development: Artists can improve their technical skills and explore different painting mediums and techniques, contributing to their overall artistic growth.
3. Exposure and Recognition: Winning or even participating in a competition provides exposure and recognition, potentially leading to opportunities for exhibitions, commissions, or collaborations.
4. Motivation and Inspiration: Competing against peers motivates artists to push their creative boundaries, try new approaches, and stay inspired in their artistic pursuits.
5. Networking Opportunities: Painting competitions serve as networking events, allowing artists to connect with other participants, art enthusiasts, and potential mentors.
6. Community Building: Competitions contribute to the formation of a supportive artistic community, fostering a sense of camaraderie among artists who share a common passion.
7. Artistic Diversity: Competitions often showcase a diverse range of artistic styles, themes, and techniques, promoting the appreciation of artistic diversity.
8. Public Engagement: Exhibitions of winning paintings provide the public with an opportunity to engage with and appreciate art, contributing to a broader understanding of visual culture.
9. Platform for Emerging Artists: Competitions offer a platform for emerging artists to gain recognition, allowing them to establish their presence in the art world.
10. Educational Value: Participants and the public can learn from each other, gaining insights into different artistic processes, inspirations, and interpretations.
11. Cultural Exchange: Painting competitions may attract artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, facilitating cultural exchange and sharing of artistic traditions.
12. Art Market Exposure: Winning artists may receive exposure to the art market, potentially attracting collectors, galleries, or art dealers.
13. Celebration of Creativity: -Competitions celebrate the creative spirit, emphasizing the importance of art in society and its role in fostering cultural and emotional connections.
14. Boost to Local Arts Scene: -Painting competitions contribute to the vibrancy of the local arts scene, attracting attention and support for the cultural and creative community.
15. Encourages Lifelong Learning: Artists are encouraged to continuously learn and evolve, adapting to new trends and pushing the boundaries of their artistic capabilities.
16. Promotion of Art Appreciation: Painting competitions contribute to the promotion of art appreciation, encouraging audiences to engage with and value visual arts.
- Judgment criteria shall be on creativity, design, clarity, content and elements present. Drawing / painting must be on paper of A3 size (297 x 420 mm) or A2 size. (420 x 594 mm).
- Acceptable tools of drawing / painting include pencil, crayon, water color, oil paint, computer drawing, etc
- Participants must include their contact information at the top of the poster. Entries that do not meet these criteria will be rejected.
- The drawing / painting must not represent any particular individual, organization, or brand name and must not depict any religious theme.
- By entering the contest, the artist agrees with the rules mentioned above and the decisions of the Selection Committee. Their decision shall be final and is not subject to appeal.
