Book Cover of My Imagination – Art Competition 2026

We are delighted to announce the "Book Cover of My Imagination" – Art Competition 2026! We invite all artists and creative minds to showcase their artistic spirit, imagination, and talent. Prepare your artwork and submit your entry to compete for exciting cash prizes and a chance to have your art featured in our exhibition.

Key Competition Details

  • Theme : Book Cover of My Imagination
  • Submission Deadline : 15th November 2026
  • Exhibition & Event Date : 22nd November 2026
  • Format : Artwork Submission & Winner Declaration (Submission-based; winning entries will be declared and featured in the exhibition)

Age Categories & Prizes

Prizes will be awarded across three distinct age groups:

    Age Group: 12 – 20 Years

  • 1st Prize: ₹5,000
  • 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
  • 3rd Prize: ₹2,000

    Age Group: 21 – 30 Years

  • 1st Prize: ₹5,000
  • 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
  • 3rd Prize: ₹2,000

    Age Group: 30 & Above

  • 1st Prize: ₹5,000
  • 2nd Prize: ₹3,000
  • 3rd Prize: ₹2,000

Allowed Mediums & Tools

Acrylics, Oil Paints, Canvas, Fine Art Sketches, and Mixed Media

Certificates & Recognition

  • Participation certificates will be awarded to all participants.
  • Selected artworks will be displayed at the live exhibition on event day.

Guidelines for Submission

  • No 3D work is to be submitted, and the medium to create your artwork must be a framed canvas board.
  • The frame should be of black colour only to maintain uniformity.
  • Canvas board size dimensions - 18X18 (inches).
  • Include your name, age, occupation, city of residence, contact number and email address within the package itself.

Terms and Conditions

  • Each person can submit one entry.
  • Selected participants will be informed via email.
  • Entries must not contain any vulgar, obscene, defamatory, pornographic or violent content or content detrimental to the national interest.
  • The judges' decision will be final and binding.
  • Upon selection, you agree for your work to be redrafted with or without consultation at the discretion of the Festival Editor.
  • By submitting artwork you grant the licence to the Orange City Literature Festival to feature any of their submissions on any of their websites or promotional material connected to this competition and the festival.

Submission & Contact Information

Submit your artwork and collect participation information at our office:

Office Address : 5th Floor, Usha Complex, Kingsway, Nagpur – 440001, Maharashtra.

Helpline / Queries : +91 7987489220, +91 8767321520

We look forward to receiving your entries and witnessing your outstanding creativity!