Kalanand is an online grant giving contest for emerging artists in India aiming to support the artists who have completed their education or are self- taught and want to pursue their career in the field of fine art. The Kalanand program has fellowships that give financial aid along with recognition, an online presence and yearbooks printed and sent to all the leading art institutes, museums and art galleries across the country.

THEME: NATURE

GRANTS IN EACH CATEGORY 2025-26

• ALL INDIA GOLD – 5 GRANTS of INR 1,00,000
• ALL INDIA SILVER – 3 GRANTS of INR 50,000
• ALL INDIA BRONZE – 3 GRANTS of INR 20,000

CATEGORIES

1. PAINTING
2. DRAWING
3. PRINTMAKING
4. SCULPTURE
5. CERAMICS
6. TAPESTRY
7. NATURAL MEDIUM ART
(in all mediums except digital)

ELIGIBILITY

• Any Indian citizen above the age of 18 as on 2oth November 2025 is eligible to apply for the contest.
• Only artists pursuing art as their career are encouraged to apply for the contest.
• It is necessary that the participants give correct information about himself/herself and the work of art. Any discrepancy in the above shall lead to disqualification at any stage of the contest with no refund of entry fees.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Fill this form.

Deadline: December 20, 2025