Art enthusiasts and emerging painters across Jharkhand's Palamu district have an exciting avenue to showcase their creative skills. A comprehensive district-level painting competition has been scheduled in the city to honor the artistic legacy of the renowned painter and art guru, SM Naiyyar Jamal. Organized under the banner of Masoom Art Group, the primary objective of this cultural event is to discover nascent talent, provide a visible community platform, and encourage artistic expression among the youth. The competition opens its doors not only to school students but also to college scholars, fine arts instructors, and independent painting enthusiasts from the general public.
Event Slated for October 11 at KG School Auditorium
Sharing the operational details of the contest, Ujjwal Sinha stated that the event will take place on Sunday, October 11. The venue selected for this artistic gathering is the auditorium of Chief Minister Balika Utkrisht Vidyalaya, widely known in the township as KG School. The drawing session is scheduled for one full hour, running from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Immediately after the canvases are turned in, a formal felicitation ceremony will be conducted in the same venue from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm to declare the results and honor the winners.
Three Distinct Participant Brackets Centered on Nari Shakti
To ensure fair evaluation across varying levels of maturity and experience, the organizing panel has divided the participants into three specific tiers. The initial tier encompasses junior students from class 1 to class 6, while the second division caters to senior pupils enrolled in class 7 through class 12. The third category is an open-to-all division designed for undergraduate and postgraduate college students, art teachers, and hobbyist painters from the wider public. Across all three categories, the organizers have designated a single overarching creative theme: Nari Shakti (Women Empowerment), challenging participants to translate the concept into visual art.
Cash Rewards, Trophies, and Commendation Certificates
Substantial incentives have been arranged to reward creative excellence across each competitive division. In all three categories, the first-prize winner will take home a cash prize of Rs 5,000. The second-prize recipient will be awarded Rs 3,000, while the third-place entry will receive Rs 2,000. To acknowledge promising efforts, a consolation reward of Rs 500 will also be handed out. Alongside cash disbursements, winners will receive ceremonial trophies and official achievement certificates. In addition, the organizers confirmed that every individual entering the competition will be presented with a participation certificate.
Registration Outlets and Entry Fee Guidelines
According to Ujjwal Sinha from Masoom Art Group, registration forms have been distributed across several city institutions to streamline the entry process. School students can easily collect their forms directly from their respective campuses. Independent participants and older candidates can pick up application sheets from the Masoom Art Group administrative office, Bangla School, or the Bangla Library located close to the town police station. A nominal entry fee of Rs 100 has been fixed per application form, with the organizers extending an open invitation to all regional art lovers to take part in large numbers.
