Display your Art at Harvard University. Selected works will be displayed via a Digital Showcase at the India Conference, giving artists of diverse mediums a unique opportunity to share their vision at Harvard University with global leaders, changemakers, and communities shaping India’s future.

This year’s theme is The India We Imagine: Echoes of the Forgotten.

This initiative is a collaboration between the India Conference—organized by the students of Harvard—and Siddharth Somaiya of Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art, united in creating a platform that amplifies emerging artists and underrepresented voices from India and its global community.

Awards & Recognition

– Top 20 works will be showcased at Harvard University.
– In recognition of outstanding contributions to the theme, the following Art @ ICH Awards will be conferred:
– First-place: ₹1,00,000.
– Second-place: ₹50,000.
– Third-place: ₹25,000.

The prize amounts are being supported by Siddharth Somaiya, Chairman of the Board of Studies, Dr. Shantilal K. Somaiya School of Art, Somaiya Vidyavihar University.

Eligibility

– Artists of Indian origin and/or Indian citizenship, either residing in India or abroad.
– Individual artists or artist collectives.
– Emerging, mid-career, and established artists, there is no age restriction.

Medium

Painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography, printmaking, digital art, or performance.

However, all final submissions must be presented as a high-resolution image (JPEG or PDF, maximum 5 MB) for display purposes.

Application Guidelines

Fill out this form.

• Shortlisted artists will be notified in late January 2026 via email.
• The Digital Showcase will take place on February 14–15, 2026 at Harvard University and online.
• For questions, please contact: [email protected]

Deadline: January 3, 2026