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Since its founding in 2011 in Chandigarh, Artscapes has championed women’s voices in the visual arts. More than an exhibition platform, we seek to break down barriers, expand visibility, and nurture a creative community where women artists can experiment, express, and flourish.
Over the years, the Women Artists’ Exhibition has grown in scope, drawing diverse practices, geographies, and narratives. It has established itself as a major event on India’s art calendar, where contemporary, folk, and experimental works coexist and converse.
The 12th Annual Women Artists’ Competition & Exhibition 2026 invites women artists from across the world to submit original works. We welcome submissions in painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, and ceramics, as well as mixed media and installation (within category limits).
Selected works will be exhibited in March 2026 in Chandigarh. A fully illustrated catalogue will be published, featuring photographs and details of all exhibited works, along with artist statements of the awarded entries and jury commentary. All exhibiting artists will receive a certificate of participation.
Find out what's on at Artscapes from current and upcoming exhibitions, to guided tours, workshops, children's activities and events.
Women Artists Art Exhibition
Women Artists Art Exhibition
Women Artists Art Exhibition
Below you will find answers to all of your questions. If your question isn’t listed below, please email us or contact our team
Yes, but artwork replacement is subject to approval. The replacement must be similar in style and medium to the selected piece.
You will have the option to receive the award as a cheque or online bank transfer.
Please click the link for more information. Awardees
Yes. If an artist is selected for the collective exhibition award, they are responsible for all shipping charges to and from the exhibition space. Artists are also responsible for shipping and insuring the work during transit.
1. For online submission, the fee is ₹750 for students and ₹950 for professionals.
2. The entry fee is ₹650 for the student category and ₹850 for physical submission in the professional category.
We accept online payments, credit cards, bank transfers, and cash (for physical submissions at our office).
Accepted categories: Paintings, Sculptures, Photography, Printmaking, and Drawing.
Most art contests accept all mediums and styles. You can submit any type of artwork, including oil paintings, sculptures, drawings, photography, Printmaking and drawing.
A participant can submit up to 3 entries in one category.
No. A participant can submit up to 3 entries in each category, but all entries must belong to the same category (e.g., all paintings, all sculptures, etc.).
If I want to submit in more than one category, do I need to submit separate forms for each category?
Artists can submit their entries through online mode, by post, or through physical submission at our office. Please ensure all documents are properly included, regardless of the submission method.
If submitting via post, the entry fee can be paid via Demand Draft or Postal Order. Please make sure to include the payment along with your submission.
Physical/offline applications, along with photographs and entry fees, will be accepted until 6th January 2025, between 10:00 AM – 06:00 PM (closed on Sundays) at the Artscapes Office.
Online applications will be accepted until 12:00 midnight of 6th January 2025.
For outstation artists, it is highly recommended to use acrylic frames (instead of glass) for safe transportation.
For international artists, the artworks should be shipped rolled (unframed).
Who is responsible for the transportation of the artworks?
Sculptures made from fragile materials such as glass, terracotta, paper, plaster of Paris, or any breakable substance must be carefully packed to prevent damage.
No. All submitted artwork must be available for sale.
Yes, the competition is open to women artists worldwide, and all artists will receive equal consideration.
You will receive an email confirmation. If you do not receive confirmation within 48 hours, please check your spam folder before contacting us at [email protected]. Artists submitting entries within 48 hours of the deadline must email their submission information to Artscapes at [email protected].
Yes, miniature sculptures are accepted. If selected, the artist is responsible for installing the work and ensuring it is protected in a Plexiglas box during the exhibition.
No, AI-generated art is not accepted. The competition celebrates human creativity and artistic expression.
Artwork created before January 2023 is eligible.
Yes, all entrants must be at least 17 years of age. We do not accept entries from minor artists.
2D Work: No larger than 75 x 85 inches (192 x 218 cm).
Diptych/Triptych: Multi-part works can be up to 168 inches (427 cm) wide, with each piece no larger than 75 x 85 inches (192 x 218 cm).
3D Work:
Pre-assembled works (one piece) must not exceed 72 x 72 x 24 inches (184 x 184 x 61 cm).
Multi-part works for assembly in the gallery should not exceed 72 x 72 x 36 inches (184 x 184 x 92 cm).
Video art, film, performance art, jewelry, AI-generated art, and crafts are not eligible.
Image quality is crucial. This is the only representation of your work that the jurors will see, and a poor-quality image—such as one that is blurry, has glare, poor lighting, or includes distracting background elements—can negatively impact your chances of being selected.
No, please do not include watermarks, signatures, or any copyright information on the images. All images must remain anonymous to ensure fairness in the selection process. Any image with artist names, watermarks, or other identifying marks will be disqualified.
If you have a question that hasn’t been addressed here, please feel free to email us at [email protected].
Note: When entering online, the viewing screen and thumbnail you see during the entry process are for general reference only and do not reflect the image quality that will be viewed by jurors. The file you attach is exactly as it will appear to the jurors.
All entries received for the exhibition will be reviewed by the Selection and Judging Committee.
The judging process involves a two-tier jury:
Artwork will be judged based on the following criteria:
Yes, the decision of the Judging Committee will be final and binding. No correspondence will be entertained on the subject.
If any artwork appears unsatisfactory due to variation from the submitted image, it may be rejected from the exhibition.
If an artwork is deemed unsatisfactory for display, it may be rejected from display. However, the artist will still receive a Certificate of Participation, and the artwork will be included in the exhibition catalogue.
Yes, the names of the judges will be published in the exhibition catalogue.
No. Each competition features different jurors and offers opportunities for a wide range of works to be recognized. We encourage you to participate again with the same or different work.
Will the judging be based on the actual artwork or the images submitted?
The names of the jury members are not disclosed to maintain confidentiality and prevent any attempts by participants to influence the selection process.
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Yes. All entries must be in digital format with the following specifications:
Each image must be at least 72 dpi and 200 KB. The shortest side of the image must be at least 338 pixels.
All entries must be in JPG format.
Each image should not exceed 5MB and should be smaller than 7500 x 7500 pixels.
You can use professional photographs, take digital photos yourself, or scan the work directly using a flatbed scanner.
Image quality is crucial. This is the only representation of your work that jurors will see, and a poor-quality image (e.g., blurred, affected by glare, dim lighting, or background objects) may reduce your chances of being selected.
You may submit images of several pieces or multiple views of the same piece; both options are acceptable.
No, all images must be clear of any watermark or copyright information so the identity of all artists remains anonymous. Judges will not see the names of the artists. Any images containing watermarks or other identifying marks will be disqualified.
Results will be emailed to all participating artists and published on our website on January 15, 2025.
You can view the results of previous years’ competitions here.
All participants must understand that any artwork image submitted to the Women Artists Competition 2025 will be used for promotional purposes only.
Yes, the artwork is the property of the artist and will be returned at the end of the exhibition if not sold. The artist is responsible for paying for return shipping.
The exhibition space has a 60/33 commission structure: the artist receives 60% of the list/retail price, and the exhibition space receives 33% of the list/retail price.
Payment will be made within 3 weeks after the organization receives full payment for the sold artwork.
Yes, all shipping and customs arrangements (for international entries) and associated costs are the responsibility of the selected artists. Additionally, it is strongly recommended that all artworks be insured during shipping.
If selected, your work must be framed or stretched. You are responsible for any costs if the work arrives unframed/unstretched. Frames should be similar in style to maintain uniformity in the exhibition space.
For international entries, if the artwork is shortlisted for exhibition, is framing required?
A student is anyone under 25 years of age who is currently enrolled in a recognized school, college, or university.
Yes, self-taught artists who have not studied art formally are eligible to submit to the professional category.
Yes, if selected.
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Yes, Artscapes reserves the right to use images of any selected artworks for promotional purposes. This includes use in catalogues, posters, hoardings, online platforms (including the Artscapes website), and other media publications.
Transportation Responsibility:
Artscapes is not responsible for the transportation of artworks. While we ensure that all artwork is packed and handled with the utmost care, we are not liable for any loss or damage during transit.
Artist’s Responsibility:
Artists are responsible for all transportation costs, including the shipping of artworks both to and from the exhibition.
Post-Exhibition Collection:
Artists must collect their artworks within three months after the exhibition concludes. If artworks are not collected within this time frame, Artscapes reserves the right to dispose of them, and the artist will forfeit any claim to the piece.
Awarded Artworks
Awarded artworks will become the sole property of Artscapes, and the artist shall have no objections or claims regarding the artwork.
No, once accepted, no artwork may be removed before the exhibition ends.
Artscapes is not responsible for the transportation of artworks. While we handle and pack artwork with care, we are not liable for any loss or damage during transit.
Artists are responsible for all transportation costs, both to and from the exhibition.
Artists must collect their artwork within three months after the exhibition ends. If the artwork is not collected within this time frame, Artscapes reserves the right to dispose of it, and the artist will have no claim to it.
Yes, awardees within India will be reimbursed for travel expenses based on the shortest distance (3rd Class AC Railway fare, round trip). Lodging will also be provided during the Inaugural/Prize Distribution Ceremony. To claim reimbursement, original travel tickets must be submitted.
International awardees will only be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred within India (for attending the exhibition).
By registering, the artist acknowledges that they are responsible for any damage to the artworks entrusted to Artscapes during the entire period of the competition and exhibition, including during delivery (both to and from the exhibition). Artscapes is not responsible for any damage to the artworks.
All efforts will be made to address and resolve any grievance, request, dispute, or complaint. These matters will be resolved exclusively in Chandigarh.
Yes, Artscapes reserves the right to amend the terms and conditions. The decision of the organizers will be final and binding.
Once the artworks have been selected and confirmed by Artscapes, an identification slip containing the following details MUST be properly attached to the back of the artwork:
Yes, a comprehensive catalogue featuring all the selected exhibits will be published and released on the inaugural day of the Exhibition and Award Distribution Ceremony.
Yes, artists will receive a Certificate of Participation, Merit, or Award depending on their achievements.
Winning artists must submit the following documents in a timely manner to allow for the printing of the catalogue:
All materials must be sent to: [email protected]
What is the maximum size for paintings, drawings, printmaking, and photography?
The maximum size for sculptures is 3 ft. x 3 ft. x 3 ft. (90 x 90 x 90 cm).
Awarded artworks will become the sole property of Artscapes, and the artist shall have no objections or claims regarding the artwork once it has been awarded.
Yes, Artscapes reserves the right to use images of any selected exhibits for catalogues, posters, hoardings, and any other publicity materials, including those on the website or in media publications.
