All Indian residents aged 5 and above. Five age groups: 5–10, 11–15, 16–20, 21–30, and 30+.

₹500 for the official competition kit. This includes GST and free home delivery anywhere in India.

A specialized canvas plate, an instruction manual, and your enrollment card.

Plate Art. You can use any medium, colors, or props — your topic, your materials, your choice.

Email 5 high-quality photographs of your finished plate to art@theartarena.com before 15 September 2026. Also keep a time-lapse video ready — we'll request it if you're shortlisted.

It's used for verification if you make it to the finalist round, to confirm the work is original and yours.

A panel of 50 esteemed artists from across India selects 1,000 finalists from each age group.

We collect your physical artwork from your address and professionally frame it in glass for exhibition.

Galleries across India's top 10 cities, plus a global online auction on our website. Minimum bid is ₹1,000.

When your art sells, you keep the full sale amount minus a 20% platform fee and applicable taxes.

Yes — schools and tuition centers can partner with us and earn ₹100 per kit sold. See the For Schools page.

Instagram @theartarena.official and email art@theartarena.com.