🎨 Contest Details 🎨
🏆 IAF ART CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 – SEASON 22
(A Journey-Based Competition, Not Just a Submission)
🗣️ Concept (What makes this different)
Instead of a one-time submission contest, this is a 3-Stage Creative League where artists progress, gain visibility, and build a profile.
Any type of art & medium are accepted.
⚡ Stage Structure
🥉 Stage 1: Open Entry
Submit 1 artwork (Open Theme)
Top 60–70% qualify move to next round ,
Left out participants will receive E-Certificate & Trophy.
🥈 Stage 2: Theme Challenge
Surprise theme | 20 days
Judged on creativity & interpretation 🎖️ Top performers move to finals 🎖️ Others receive “Qualified Artist E-Certificate & Trophy”
🥇 Stage 3: Grand Finale – Masterpiece Round
Best artwork submission
Finalists submit their best artwork (any theme, any medium) This round decides the main titles
🎯 Age Categories
Kids
5–12 years
Teens
13–19 years
Young Adults
20–30 years
Adults
31–45 years
Legends
46+ years
🏆 Title-Based Awards
👑 Champion
1 Winner / Category
Trophy + Medal + Certificate
🚀 Rising Icon
5 Winners / Category
Trophy & Certificate
🌟 Visionary Artist
Originality Award
🎨 Masterpiece
Best Final Artwork
💎 Consistency Star
All-round Performance
💡 Unique Features
📢 Profile Building
Each participant gets: Featured post (selected artists) Name recognition
🖼️ Exhibition
Top 50 artworks display
📊 Voting
20% weightage from audience votes
🎤 Jury Feedback
Short comments for finalists
