The 12th Annual Women Artists’ Competition & Exhibition 2026 invites women artists from across the world to submit original works. We welcome submissions in painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and ceramics, as well as mixed media and installation (within category limits).

Selected works will be exhibited in March 2026 in Chandigarh. A fully illustrated catalogue will be published, featuring photographs and details of all exhibited works, along with artist statements of the awarded entries and jury commentary. All exhibiting artists will receive a certificate of participation.

Categories

Painting / Drawing
Printmaking
Photography
Sculpture & Ceramics

Key Dates & Deadlines

Submission Deadline: 9 January 2026
First Jury Selection: 21 January 2026
Receipt of Selected Works: 18 February 2026
Final Jury (Award Round): 24 February 2026
Award Ceremony & Exhibition Opening: Third week of March 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to all women artists (students, professionals, independent).
• Minimum age: 17 years (as of 1 January 2026).
• Indian and international participants are welcome.
• Board members, advisors, and volunteers of Artscapes may submit works, but are ineligible for awards.

Entry Fee

• Student: ₹650 (valid student ID required; under 25 years and enrolled in a recognized institution)
• Professional: ₹850

Benefits 

Professional Category:

• First Prize ₹ 50,000
• 2nd Prize ₹ 45,000
• 3rd Prize ₹ 40,000
• Consolation Prizes: ₹35,000 each (2 prizes)

Student Category:

• 2 awards each ₹ 25,000
• 2 awards each ₹ 20,000

Application Process

Fill out the form on this link.

DEADLINE: January 9, 2026