Welcome to the CFAC Art Olympiad 2024!
Winners of the Art Olympiad -2023 from various states of India.
Pictures of the previous winners
CFAC Art Olympiad 2024!
Dear participants, esteemed judges, and art enthusiasts,
We are thrilled to open the canvas once again for the annual celebration of creativity and imagination. The CFAC Art Olympiad has been a beacon of inspiration for budding artists across India, and this year promises are to be even more vibrant and captivating.
What Awaits You?
Unleash Your Imagination: Our theme for 2024 is “COLOUR YOUR IMAGINATION.” Let your creativity flow, blend hues, and weave stories through your artwork.
Diverse Age Groups: Whether you’re a young Picasso or a seasoned artist, there’s a category for everyone—from the littlest brushstrokes (4-6 years) to the seasoned visionaries (16+ years).
Prizes and Recognition: The thrill of victory awaits! Cash awards, trophies, and certificates will honor your artistic prowess.
Virtual Gallery: Your masterpieces will adorn our virtual gallery, inspiring others and leaving an indelible mark.
"A National Level Art Competition with Merit Award worth Rs. 1 Lakh"
"Know more"
Contemporary Foundation for Art & Craft
A PAN India Registered National Level Society for Arts & Crafts
Competition Theme: "COLOUR YOUR IMAGINATION"
Countdown to Submission Deadline
Awards in each Group
Win Cash rewards and Certificates
- 1ST Award : 5000/-
+Trophy +Award Certificate .
- 2ND Award : 5000/-
+Trophy +Award Certificate .
- 3RD Award : 5000/-
+Trophy +Award Certificate .
- 4th Award : 2500/-
+Trophy +Award Certificate .
- 5th Award: 2500/-
+Trophy +Award Certificate .
Art Olympiad 2024 will be carried out in two phases: 1st round and 2nd round.
1st Round/Selection Round
Registration & Art work Submission (Online) 1st July to 31st October 2024.
2nd Round/Final Round
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th December 2024.
1st Round (Online Submission):
- Participants register and submit their artwork online.
- Judges evaluate the artworks based on the theme “COLOUR YOUR IMAGINATION.”
- Shortlisted participants move on to the next round.
2nd Round (Final Round):
- The final round will be conducted live via Google Meet.
- The Google Meet joining link will be sent by CFAC through email.
- Selected participants will showcase new and distinct artworks different from what they submitted in the 1st round.
- Prizes, certificates, and recognition await the best creations.
Purpose of the CFAC Art Olympiad
The CFAC Art Olympiad serves several essential purposes:
- Nurturing Creativity: The primary goal is to nurture and celebrate creativity among young artists. By providing a platform for expression, the Art Olympiad encourages participants to explore their artistic potential.
- Inspiring Imagination: Art transcends boundaries and stimulates imagination. The Olympiad inspires participants to think beyond the ordinary, experiment with various mediums, and create thought-provoking artworks.
- Building Confidence: For many participants, this event marks their first public display of art. The experience boosts their confidence, validates their talent, and encourages them to pursue their passion.
- Fostering Art Education: By participating, students learn about different art forms, techniques, and themes. The Olympiad complements formal art education and exposes them to a broader artistic landscape.
Significance of the Art Olympiad
- Celebrating Diversity: The Art Olympiad brings together participants from diverse backgrounds, regions, and age groups. It celebrates the rich tapestry of artistic expressions across India.
- Promoting Cultural Exchange: Art knows no boundaries. Participants share their unique perspectives, cultural influences, and stories through their creations. This exchange enriches the artistic community.
- Recognizing Talent: Winning the Art Olympiad is a prestigious achievement. It recognizes exceptional talent and provides a stepping stone for young artists to pursue their passion further.
- Creating Memories: The Art Olympiad becomes a cherished memory for participants. It’s a canvas where emotions, dreams, and colors blend—a memory they carry throughout their artistic journey.
In summary, the CFAC Art Olympiad isn’t just a competition; it’s a celebration of creativity, a canvas of dreams, and a testament to the power of art.
Unleash Creativity: Host the CFAC Art Olympiad in Your School!
Calling all art schools, art teachers, and school owners! The CFAC Art Olympiad awaits your participation.
Here’s why you should get involved:
- Nurture Artistic Talent:
- Inspire your students to express themselves through art.
- Foster creativity, imagination, and skill development.
- National Recognition:
- The CFAC Art Olympiad is a prestigious national-level competition.
- Winners receive awards, certificates, and a chance to shine.
- Collaborate with CFAC:
- Partner with us to organize the competition within your school.
- Showcase your students’ masterpieces and celebrate their achievements.
Ready to Ignite Artistic Passion? Click the “Register” button below!
CFAC Art Olympiad: Terms & Conditions for Hosting Schools/ Institutions/ organizations
Thank you for your interest in hosting the CFAC Art Olympiad in your school/organization! These Terms & Conditions establish the framework for collaboration between the Contemporary Foundation for Art Crafts(CFAC) and participating schools/ Institutions/ organizations.
- Schools /Institutions/ organizations with established art programs or dedicated art teachers/persons/artists are eligible to host the CFAC Art Olympiad.
- Registration for hosting schools/ Institutions/ organizations opens on [date-1st July 2024] and closes on [date– 31st October 2024]. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To register, schools/ Institutions/ organizations must complete the online application form available on the CFAC website.
- Promote the CFAC Art Olympiad within the school community, encouraging student participation.
- Ensure adherence to competition rules and deadlines, as outlined in the separate CFAC Art Olympiad Participant Guidelines.
- Appoint a school/ Institutions/ organizations representative as the primary point of contact for CFAC regarding the competition.
- Collect and submit student artwork according to the specified format and deadlines.
- Provide a suitable competition venue within the school/ Institutions/ organizations’ premises (if applicable).
- Facilitate a fair and orderly competition environment.
- Supervise students during the competition and ensure their safety.
- Provide promotional materials for the CFAC Art Olympiad (posters, banners, etc.).
- Develop and distribute the CFAC Art Olympiad Participant Guidelines.
- Offer support and guidance to hosting schools/ Institutions/ organizations throughout the competition process.
- Select a distinguished panel of judges to evaluate student artwork.
- Provide awards and certificates to competition winners.
- Winning artwork and participating schools/ Institutions/ organizations will be featured in the CFAC website (with school/ Institutions/ organizations permission).
- Student artwork submitted to the CFAC Art Olympiad remains the intellectual property of the student creators.
- Schools/ Institutions/ organizations retain ownership of any original artwork used for promotional purposes within the school.
- CFAC reserves the right to use photographs or scans of submitted artwork for non-commercial promotional purposes, with proper attribution to the student and school/ Institutions/ organizations.
- Students who submit artwork grant CFAC a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their artwork for the aforementioned purposes.
- CFAC takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safe handling of student artwork. However, CFAC is not liable for any loss or damage to artwork during the competition process.
- Schools/ Institutions/ organizations are responsible for ensuring students have permission to submit artwork and participate in the competition.
- CFAC reserves the right to modify these Terms & Conditions or cancel the competition at any time, with reasonable notice provided to hosting schools/ Institutions/ organizations.
By registering to host the CFAC Art Olympiad, schools/ Institutions/ organizations agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
For further inquiries, please contact CFAC at [artolympiad.cfac@gmail.com] or [9362892147].
We look forward to a successful and inspiring CFAC Art Olympiad!
Rules & Regulations:
- CONTEMPORARY FOUNDATION FOR ART & CRAFT (CFAC) – A pan-India registered National level society.
- A jury of art experts will adjudicate the competition, with their decisions final in each round.
- The Age limit of participants is 04 to 18 Years in the competition.
- This competition is open to all residents of India.
- 1. Group A (04 to 06 Years)
2. Group B (07 to 8 Years)
3. Group C (9 to 10 Years)
4. Group D (11 to 13 Years)
5. Group E (14 to 18 Years)
- 1. Group A (04 to 06 Years)
- 31st October 2024 (11:59 PM).
- There may be a nominal registration fee to cover administrative costs 150.
It should not be a copy of any painting and the submitted work should be original and created by the participant himself/herself. Those who have copied the actions of any other art piece will themselves be responsible or accountable and shall not come under evaluation. The submitted work will also be rejected by the selection committee if at any stage it comes to the knowledge of the committee that the submitted work is a copied work. In case of any confusion arises about the submitted work the committee’s decision is final.
- The Artwork must be between a minimum of A4 (8.3/11.7 inches) and maximum of Full Imperial (22/30 inches).
- Any medium can be used of the participant’s choice. There is no restriction on the use of the medium. It could be regular pencils, colored pencils, graphite pencils, charcoal, crayons, sketch pens, oil pastels, watercolors, acrylic colors, or oil colors. The drawing, sketch, or painting can be done on any paper – regular office stationery paper, drawing paper, or any other surface suitable for drawing or painting. The participant can submit digital art as well.
- Glitter or decoration material cannot be pasted or used in the artwork.
- Fill out the Online Registration Form with all necessary and required details.
- With Parental Consent- Rs.150 registration fee (non-refundable) is to be deposited to CFAC.
- Read all the rules related to the ‘Competition’ carefully before participating.
- The information given by the participant should be complete and true.
- Registration is done online.
Round 1 (Online Submission):
- Unleash your creativity and submit your artwork online based on the theme “COLOUR YOUR IMAGINATION.”
- Our esteemed judges will evaluate your masterpiece based on originality, artistic merit, and how well it captures the theme.
- Only the most captivating artworks will move on to the next round!
- The decisions of the selection committee will be final, and no appeal will be entertained.
- Email Notification will be sent to the shortlisted students who have been promoted to the second round.
Round 2 (Final Round):
- Get ready to showcase your talent live! Shortlisted participants will be notified and invited to participate in the final round via Google Meet.
- In this exciting round, you’ll present a brand new and distinct artwork, different from what you submitted in Round 1.
- Prizes, certificates, and recognition will be bestowed upon the most outstanding creations!
- Participants disqualified at any time for any reason shall have no claim for any “Rewards”.
- All the Participants & Winners will get the information through our website https://cfac.in/./ or registered email of the participant.
- Results will be announced on the CFAC Art Olympiad website on 31/01/2025.
Award in Each Group:
- Total cash prize amount of INR 1 Lakh will be distributed amongst winners across categories.
- 1ST Award : 5000/- +Trophy +Award Certificate.
- 2ND Award : 5000/- +Trophy +Award Certificate.
- 3RD Award : 5000/- +Trophy +Award Certificate.
- 4th Award : 2500/- +Trophy +Award Certificate.
- 5th Award: 2500/- +Trophy +Award Certificate.
Best achievement award & Certificate will be given to 50 candidates in each group.
For Winners:
- Cash prizes, trophies, and certificates will be presented to the winners.
- After declaration of the winners, selected participants will be able to download their Achievement Certificates from their dashboard.
- Cash prizes, trophies, and certificates will be presented to the winners during a ceremony / through courier or post.
- The winners are awarded through the award distribution ceremony in different parts of the country by the joint initiative of CFAC and associate organizations or schools.
But in those areas where award distribution ceremony is not possible, prizes and certificates will be delivered by courier or post.
- Cash awards winners or their parent`s account number should be sent to CFAC`s email or whatsapp within the stipulated time.
- Winner`s cash award will be credited to their or their parent`s account after verifying the account number given.
- The delivery of certificates through courier may take time depending on the situation, for this participant should have to wait patiently.
- After receiving the prize and certificate, the winners should take a photo of them along with the certificate and prize and send it to CFAC`s whatsapp. CFAC might publish their photos on the website, social media to encourage award recipients and maintain official Art Olympiad record.
- All participants will receive a digital participation certificate upon successful submission of their artwork.
- By submitting their registration or artwork, participants agree to these rules and regulations.
- Participants must adhere to the organizer’s arrangements. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
- The competition organization committee has the ultimate authority to interpret the rules and regulations and has the right to make any changes to them as necessary.
- Any changes to the rules and regulation of the competition will be updated on the organization’s website https://cfac.in/.
- The organization will not be held liable for any loss of artwork due to unforeseen circumstances, including natural disasters like floods or earthquakes.
- For any inquiries, please contact CFAC through the website or email address provided.
- Participants are encouraged to review the CFAC website for additional information about the competition and the organization.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions:
The CFAC Art Olympiad 2024 will be conducted online, except for participants from CFAC associate schools, where it will be conducted offline.
Children from all over India, students from various schools and institutes, and art enthusiasts are invited to participate.
The registration fee is ₹150 per participant.
Yes, participants need to register separately for each child.
No, the 2nd round artwork should be different from what was submitted in the 1st round.
1st Award: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Award Certificate
2nd Award: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Award Certificate
3rd Award: ₹5,000 + Trophy + Award Certificate
4th Award: ₹2,500 + Trophy + Award Certificate
5th Award: ₹2,500 + Trophy + Award Certificate
Additionally, Best Achievement Awards & Certificates will be given to 50 candidates in each group.
No, participants should submit only one artwork for the 1st round.
Unfortunately, participation in the 2nd round is contingent upon qualifying in the 1st round. If a participant misses the 1st round, they won’t be eligible for the final round.
While the theme remains “COLOUR YOUR IMAGINATION,” participants should create a new and distinct artwork for the 2nd round. It should not be the same as what they submitted in the 1st round.
Winners will be notified via email. No phone calls will be made. Additionally, the results will be announced on the CFAC website and social media channels.
Participants will receive the Google Meet joining link for 2nd round via email and from the Student portal dashboard. Make sure to check your Email inbox for updates and instructions as the event date approaches.
Remember, creativity knows no bounds, and we’re excited to see what each participant brings to the canvas! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask!
CFAC Art Olympiad - 2024
The 6 steps that are to be followed:
Step 1: Register Yourself. Date - 1st July to 31st October 2024. (Four months)
Participants should register and submit their artworks online.
- Provide your details and register yourself.
- After registration sign appears in the Dashboard go to Competition > Click on Participate.
- Pay the registration fee to participate in the competition.
- After successful payment of Fees, “Upload Artwork” option will become visible.
Step 2: Submission of art work (online)
- Create your artwork based on the theme “COLOUR YOUR IMAGINATION.”
- Submit your artwork online as mentioned above..
Step 3: Selection and Communication: Date-1st to 30th November 2024 (One month)
- After submission, patiently wait for selection in the 1st round.
- Check the CFAC Art Olympiad website for updates.
- Judges will evaluate the artworks based on the theme “COLOUR YOUR IMAGINATION.”
- Successful participants move on to the next round.
- Email Notification will be sent to the successful participants who have been promoted to the second round.
Step 4: Receive Google Meet Link and Check 2nd Round Dates (If promoted to the 2nd round).
- Now find out the dates for the 2nd (final) round.
- Mark your calendar and prepare for the next stage.
- CFAC will send the Google Meet link via email. Keep an eye on your inbox for the meeting details.
Step 5: Attend the 2nd Round. Date - 1st to 31st December 2024. (One month)
- Join the 2nd round via Google Meet.
- Student need to complete the artwork within 2 hour (120 mins) of time.
- After completing the artwork students need to login to their CFAC Art-Olympiad portal and upload the art-work for the 2nd Round.
Step 6: Wait for Final Results. Date -31st January 2025. (One month)
- After the 2nd round, patiently wait for the final result.
- Check the CFAC Art Olympiad website for announcements.
Schedule and Deadlines
Register Yourself and Submission of art work (online) | Date – 1st July to 31st October 2024. (Four months) |
Selection and Communication: Receive Google Meet Link and Check 2nd Round Dates (If promoted to the 2nd round). | Date-1st to 30th November 2024 (One month) |
Attend the 2nd Round. | Date – 1st to 31st December 2024. (One month) |
Wait for Final Results . | Date -31st January 2025. (One month) |