KG to Grade 12
Designed for clear participation, coordinator support, and age-appropriate creative expression.
imagiNation India 2026
India's National ArtCompetition Platformfor School Students
Empowering young artists from KG to Grade 12 through national-level drawing competitions, creative recognition, school participation, and art education programs.
Since 2011
Trusted legacy
14th
National edition
KG-12
All grades
2011
Founded
14th
National edition
KG–12
Student levels
India
National school focus
Current competition
imagiNation India 2026: The India I Imagine
A national creative prompt asking students to imagine India with color, responsibility, culture, innovation, and hope.
School and individual guidance
Designed for clear participation, coordinator support, and age-appropriate creative expression.
National recognition pathway
Designed for clear participation, coordinator support, and age-appropriate creative expression.
Grade-wise topics
Every level gets a clear creative prompt
Play
Level 1
Colouring
LKG & UKG
Peace
Level 2
Global Peace
Classes I & II
Culture
Level 3
Festivals & Traditions of India
Classes III & IV
Heritage
Level 4
Any Cultural Heritage Centre in India
Classes V & VI
Planet
Level 5
Sustainable Development
Classes VII & VIII
Future
Level 6
Education and the Future
Classes IX & X
Climate
Level 7
Global Warming
Classes XI & XII
How it works
Simple for schools to conduct
Step 1
Register your school or submit an individual enquiry.
Step 2
Receive competition guidance, circular, topic list, and coordinator support.
Step 3
Conduct the drawing activity in school or follow individual participation guidance.
Step 4
Submit entries as instructed by The ART Foundation team.
Step 5
Receive certificates, recognition, and winner communication.
Create with us
Ready to bring imagiNation India 2026 to your school?
Register your school interest now. A competition coordinator will help with the circular, participation process, and next steps.
For principals and teachers
Why schools should participate
The competition turns one art activity into recognition, parent engagement, and a school-wide creative moment.
Ready-to-share competition circular and topic list
Coordinator guidance through WhatsApp and phone support
Creative participation activity aligned to national imagination and civic pride
Recognition material for participating students and school coordinators
A structured art event that is easy for schools to conduct
Trust and legacy
Founded in 2011. Entering the 14th edition.
2011
Foundation established
The ART Foundation was founded by Mr. Pandu Ranga Guptha.
2012
National competition legacy begins
The foundation expanded its school art competition activities.
2016
Growing school engagement
Creative education initiatives continued with schools and art teachers.
2020
Digital and remote support
Programs adapted to changing school needs and online communication.
2025
SDG-focused recognition
The founder was recognised for advancing Sustainable Development Goal awareness through art and education.
2026
imagiNation India 2026
The foundation enters its 14th national competition edition.
Gallery preview
Past artwork and participation moments
A proud award moment
RecognitionAward presentation
Student recognition on stage
2014RecognitionAward presentation
The 2011 awards ceremony
2011EventFoundation event
Young artists recognised
2014RecognitionAward presentation
A shared participation moment
RecognitionSchool participation
Artwork from the 2011 archive
2011ArtworkStudent artwork
Support at every step
Designed around the people guiding young artists
Schools, families, and art educators each get a clear pathway to ask questions and participate with confidence.
School coordinators
Receive a structured participation process, circular guidance, and direct coordinator support.
Parents and students
Get age-appropriate topics, clear next steps, and a meaningful national creative platform.
Art educators
Guide student expression while gaining visibility for creative leadership inside the school.
FAQ
Common registration questions
Students from KG to Grade 12 can participate. Schools can register groups of students, and individual enquiries are also accepted for guidance.
Create with us
Make your students part of a national creative movement.
Register your school interest now. A competition coordinator will help with the circular, participation process, and next steps.