Guidelines for submission:
- Any form of visual or crafted art is welcome — including paintings, digital prints, resin work, mixed media, photography, sculpture, collage, fibre art, glass art, or abstract pieces.
- There are no restrictions on size or medium. Artists are free to express themselves through any form, theme, or technique.
- All artworks must be framed or suitably mounted so they can be securely displayed or hung on walls during the exhibition.
- Each participant can submit multiple artworks or pieces for exhibition consideration.
- All entries should include the artist’s name, contact number, and email ID clearly mentioned on the artwork (preferably at the top or bottom corner) so that visitors can reach out for purchases after the festival concludes.
- Artists retain full ownership of their work. However, OCLF will not be involved in the sale or pricing of artworks.
- Entries can be dropped off physically or couriered to the following address:
- 5th Floor, Global Education, Riaan House, Kingsway Road, Tent Line, Mohan Nagar, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440001.
- For any queries, please contact: 8551973007
- Artists will be informed via email upon selection and inclusion of their work in the exhibition.
- There is no participation fee for exhibiting artists.
Terms and Conditions:
- The OCLF Art Exhibition is a non-competitive showcase open to artists of all backgrounds, ages, and disciplines.
- Submitted artworks must be original creations by the participant.
- Each artist may submit one or more entries, provided each work meets the framing and display requirements.
- Artworks containing vulgar, obscene, defamatory, pornographic, violent, or politically sensitive content or any content deemed detrimental to the national interest will not be accepted.
- The selection and curation of artworks for display will be carried out by the OCLF organising committee. Their decision shall be final and binding.
- While utmost care will be taken during handling and display, the organisers will not be responsible for any damage, theft, or loss of artworks during transport, display, or removal.
- Artists grant permission to OCLF to photograph and feature their artworks for promotional and archival purposes across print and digital media.
- After the festival, artists may choose to sell their displayed artworks independently. Interested buyers can directly contact the artist using the contact details mentioned on the artwork.
- Submission of artwork implies acceptance of these terms and conditions by the participant.
Note:
- The OCLF Art Exhibition aims to promote local and emerging artists by providing them a prestigious public platform.
- Display of artworks at the festival is subject to approval by the OCLF curatorial team.
- The exhibition will be held at Chitnavis Centre, Civil Lines, Nagpur during the 7th Edition of the Orange City Literature Festival from 21st to 23rd November 2025.