HIGHLIGHTS

Competition open
to students from
classes 8-12

Each school can submit
5 best paintings created
by their students

Last date for
submission:
October 28, 2026

ABOUT ICS

Established in 1985 by Dr Amrita Dass, a renowned educationist and career consultant, the Institute for Career Studies (ICS) is a trailblazer in the field of career counselling and guidance. Over the years, ICS has built a strong presence both in India and abroad.

With an illustrious legacy spanning over four decades, ICS has established a global presence and a rich reservoir of experience in providing career guidance services, along with a diverse range of educational and training programmes.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Celebrating 17 Years of Creativity!

colarge — Painting Collage: ICS Desk Calendar 2026

Now in its 17th Edition, the ICS International Art Competition is a unique initiative dedicated to nurturing the artistic talents of students during their formative years. This competition provides students with an opportunity to hone their skills and showcase their creativity on a global stage!

The paintings must be created by students in their schools under the supervision of their teachers and submitted to ICS in digital format.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

An opportunity to have your artwork featured in the ICS Signature Desk Calendar 2027. The Top 24 selected artworks will appear on the monthly pages of the calendar with the student's name and school name printed alongside, while Special Mention artworks will be showcased on dedicated pages.
All entries will be evaluated through a fair and impartial selection process by a distinguished panel of eminent personalities from the fields of art and design.
The Top 24 selected students will receive a Certificate of Excellence, Special Mention students will receive a Certificate of Commendation, and all other participants will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.
The Top 24 selected artworks will also be featured on the official ICS social media platforms during the month in which they appear in the calendar.

PARTICIPATION FEE: Rs. 100 PER STUDENT Click here to Register

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ART COMPETITION

The painting must be relevant to the Theme of the Competition: My Canvas.
The Artwork must be original creation for this competition. Any copy of an artwork from the internet or any other sources will be disqualified.
The artwork should not have been previously published or submitted to any other competitions.
The painting is to be done in the presence of a faculty member deputed by the Principal.
The faculty member so deputed will be required to be present while the painting work is in progress. He/she will also be required to take “screen-shots” during the course of painting at regular intervals and of the final stage once the student has finished their artwork. These “screenshots” will be required by ICS as a proof of ‘originality’ for each submitted artwork.
Proper lighting and framing should ensure that the image accurately represents the artwork. The artwork must not include any signatures, names of the student, school, or class.
If the student wishes to include their name, it may be written in the top right corner of the sheet, outside the artwork area, as shown in the sample file.
Both landscape and portrait orientations are accepted. Students are encouraged to use A4 or A3 size paper for better print quality and consistency in calendar layout.
Suggested mediums for paintings include, but are not limited to, oil, acrylic, water colour, ink wash, gouache, and any other liquid substance.
The entries must be submitted in digital format only as scanned copies of the original art work.
The original artwork is to be scanned. Image size should not be over 3 MB.
The scanned images are to be saved in jpeg format only.
Format for saving file Name: Example- ModernSchoolPune_PriyaSingh_Class8
Artwork must be submitted as a high-resolution image (JPG, PNG, or PDF).
A school may send up to a maximum of 5 best entries.
All the entries must be submitted on or before the last date, October 28, 2026. Entries received after the last date will not be entertained.
The students whose paintings are submitted by the school and selected will be recognised as follows:

Top 24 Paintings:
- Featured on the month pages of the ICS Signature Desk Calendar 2027.
- The student’s name and school name will be printed alongside their artwork.
- The selected artwork will also be posted on ICS social media pages during the month it appears in the calendar.
- The student will receive a Certificate of Excellence
Special Mention Paintings:
- Displayed across 8 dedicated pages in the calendar.
- Each page will include 6 to 8 paintings, depending on their orientation (portrait or landscape).
- The student will receive a Certificate of Commendation.
All Other Participants:
- Will be awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for their valuable contribution.
Art Teachers:
- The Art Teacher of every participating school will receive a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of their guidance and encouragement in nurturing young talent and encouraging student participation.