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Community Art Project: 2026



Community Art Project is back!

“It’s a celebration of warmth and creativity — art picnics under the
sun where people connect, share stories, and breathe
new life into waste through art..”


Collaborative Art Space’s Community Art Project, will have individuals living, studying or working in a community – a building, a society, a locality or an institution (school, college, companies or organizations) – collaborate with each other to create an environmentally friendly art piece.


Applications are open until 12 February 2026 and will processed on rolling basis.

About


The community art project brings together people from various walks of life who share a space and spend time in it to create an environmentally friendly art piece that must be at least 50% made out of waste material.  

Each community must submit a proposal beforehand denoting what they plan to do, the materials they plan to use & the team members. Only after the approval of the proposal can the work move forward.

A great chance for the institutions (school, college), where teachers and students can collaborate to create artwork.

Applications are open until 12 February 2026 and will processed on rolling basis. The online exhibition showcasing the work will be held in March.

Prize money of INR 12,000/- will be awarded to the first-place winning group. The next two best-performing groups will each receive a prize of INR 4,000/-.

All participants will be provided a digital certificate of participation.

Application Form

Application Form

Selection of Winners

  1. Winners will be decided on the basis of votes and judges opinion.
  2. Once a group submits their artworks, the artworks will be uploaded on our website and voting will be carried out for a period of time. 
  3. Votes will be counted by comments and views.
  4. After the voting period, winners will be announced → 30% votes & 70% judges.

Artwork Details

  1. The creation must be at least 4ft by 4ft.
  2. Theme: Chosen by the community 
  3. Type: painting, relief, tapestry or sculpture.
  4. Material used should be at least 50% waste material.

Participation Details

  1. Age of the participants must be 14+
  2. There should be at least 5 people in a group & all must live, study or work in the community. The maximum number of people allowed in a team is 8.
  3. Community: building, society, colony or locality, school, colleges, NGO’s or related organizations, companies.
  4. Each group will submit the name of a project leader through whom the main communication will happen.
  5. Participation fee: INR 3000/- per group, to be paid by groups on after selection
  6. For groups belonging to communities such as schools, colleges, old age homes or NGO’s a 50% discount will be valid. 
  7. The application form must be submitted with a project proposal. No form without the proposal will be valid, and will be considered. 


Project Proposal Details

  1. A project proposal must be submitted with the application form, which will include:
    • A brief overview of the project
    • Details of execution
    • Material* list with images (at least 50% material must be waste material)
    • Rough sketches**
    • List of participants, with their age
  2. Participating communities will be finalized on the basis of this document
  3. For communities such as schools, colleges, old age homes or NGO, the name of the participants should be on the letterhead of the institution or organization in order to avail the discount.
  4. Winners of last year’s event, who have free entry this year need to attach the certificate from previous year given to them in order to avail the discount. 

    * Material can change between the proposal and the actual execution of the project. In that case kindly inform Collaborative Art Space with necessary details. But the % of waste material used, 50%, cannot change. 

    **There may be changes in the final art piece. Please inform Collaborative Art Space in case of any changes.

Guidelines

  1. Plagiarism Policy
    Plagiarized artwork will not be permitted for display in the exhibition. If any submitted artwork is found to be plagiarized or in violation of copyright laws, it will be disqualified from the exhibition, and no refund will be provided.
  2. Work-in-Progress Documentation
    Each group must submit work-in-progress photographs of the artwork. These should include clear images of the artwork as well as all participating artists involved in the creation process.
  3. Final Artwork Submission
    The completed high-resolution image must be uploaded via the art submission form, along with all required information, no later than 23 February 2026.
    • The artwork image should occupy at least 75% of the screen.
    • A group photograph with the finished artwork is compulsory.
  4. Anonymity for Fair Judging
    No physical submission of artworks are required. Judging will be conducted solely on the basis of the submitted images and videos. To ensure fair and unbiased evaluation, the name or visual identity of the community and/or participants must not appear in any images or videos submitted for judging. However, a voice-over explanation describing the theme and materials used is permitted.
  5. Non-Compliance
    Failure to comply with the above guideline will result in disqualification from the judging process. Such entries may still be exhibited on the website but will not be considered for awards. The group or group leader is solely responsible for thoroughly reviewing all images and videos before submission. 
  6. Prize Distribution
    The winning prize amount will be transferred to the team leader, who will be solely responsible for distributing it among the team members.
  7. Sales Guidelines
    Prints: Sales of prints will be managed through Collaborative Art Space (CAS). After deducting archival printing costs, the remaining amount will be shared on a 30:70 basis, with 30% allocated to CAS and 70% to the artist.

    • For physical artwork: Potential buyers will need to contact the artist directly for sales.

    • All sales related communication will happen directly between buyers and sellers. CAS is not liable in any case regarding the sale of artworks, successful or not successful.

8. Use of Images
Photographs from the exhibition and work-in-progress images may be used by Collaborative Art Space for record-keeping, publicity, and social media purposes.

Timeline

  1. Last Date for Application & Proposal Submission: 10 February 2026
  2. Announcement of Selected Groups: On a rolling basis
  3. Project Start: As per project approval by organisers. Since applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, participants may begin work only after receiving approval and completing enrolment.
  4. Project Work Period: From the date of project approval and registration until the final submission deadline of 23 February 2026.
  5. Submission of Work-in-Progress Images: On or before 19 February 2026
    (Submission of in-process images is compulsory. Groups that fail to submit these images will be disqualified from the contest; however, their work may still be included in the exhibition.)
  6. Final Submission of Submission Form:
    The submission form will be shared with selected groups via email. Deadline: 23 February 2026
  7. Judging: Between 24 February and 2 March 2026, prior to the exhibition.
  8. Exhibition: 4 March 2026 (Tentative)

Why Join the Community Art Project?

  1. Celebrate Creativity & Connection
    Join hands with neighbours, colleagues, or classmates to co-create an art piece that celebrates your shared space and stories. It’s a wonderful way to bond beyond daily routines.
  2. Art in the Sun — with a Purpose
    Enjoy warm, cozy art picnics — sketching, painting, crafting, and creating together under the sun. It’s not just art-making, it’s joy-making!
  3. Turn Waste into Wonder
    Learn to see beauty in what’s discarded — each artwork must be made from at least 50% waste material. This encourages sustainable thinking and eco-friendly creativity.
  4. A Platform to Showcase Your Talent
    All artworks will be featured in an online exhibition, giving participants visibility and recognition within a wider creative community.
  5. Win Exciting Rewards
    • INR 12,000 prize for the 1st winning team
    • INR 4,000 prize for the 2nd & 3rd winning team
    • Digital certificates for all participants
  6. Great for Institutions & Groups
    Perfect for schools, colleges, companies, and residential societies — an opportunity for teachers, students, colleagues, or residents to collaborate meaningfully.
  7. Learn, Collaborate, Grow
    Work together from idea to execution — learn about teamwork, design thinking, sustainability, and community engagement through a fun, hands-on experience.
  8. Make a Lasting Impact
    Leave behind not just an artwork, but a message — that creativity and sustainability can thrive together when a community comes together. 


    Join hands to create something meaningful — and share it with the world. Every artwork becomes a story of togetherness, creativity, and care for the environment, reaching audiences far beyond your neighbourhood.
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