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Discover the Artist
Within You

Explore KCA's Art Competitions and Awards

National Art Competitions
Since 2008

2008Founded in Nagpur
16thEdition of Rising Colours
4National programmes
All IndiaOpen to artists across India
4 national programmes

Our Competitions

About KCA

India's First & Only Art Scholarship Competition for Nursery to Class 10

Founded in 2008 by Dr. Gurupreet Kaur, Child Psychologist and MD of KCA, on the philosophy of Self Education through Creative Expression. KCA is the first and only academy in India to conduct national level Drawing & Painting Scholarship Competitions for Nursery through Class 10.

  • Thousands of young artists participating nationwide
  • Scholarships, medals, mementos and national recognition
  • Inspires confidence, cognitive growth and artistic excellence
  • Honours principals, art teachers, coordinators and schools
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Dr. Gurupreet Kaur

Founder & MD, KCA · Child Psychologist

"Discover the Artist in Every Child."

Behind every young artist is an educator who believed in them, which is why KCA proudly honours principals, art teachers, coordinators, administrators and schools.

Since 2008

Sixteen years of young artists

KCA has been running national art competitions every single year since 2008. Here are a few of the editions that came before.

See all previous events Winners gallery

Testimonials

Loved and endorsed nationally

"I have known Kids' Cerebral Academy for one decade contributing selflessly towards the holistic development of the school going children with full devotion & dedication. Glad to learn about KCA holding the National Talent Search Drawing and Painting Scholarship Competition 2026, Rising Colours, for Nursery to 10th Standard students."

Honourable Dr. Uday Bodhankar

MD, DCH, FICMCH, FIAP, FNNF, FRCPCH (UK) · Executive Director, Commonwealth Association for Health & Disability · Deputy Chairperson, CHPA (UK) · Director, Bodhankar Children's Hospital, Nagpur

"I am happy to know that Kids' Cerebral Academy, Nagpur has planned to hold Rising Colours, a National Talent Search Drawing and Painting Scholarship Competition 2026. I extend my best wishes to the contest and laud the efforts of the organizers."

Honourable Shri Nitin Gadkari

Minister, Road Transport and Highways · Government of India

"A remarkable platform, Kids' Cerebral Academy, is a brainchild of Dr. Gurupreet Kaur who found a fascinating approach to highlight the kids' hidden talents and abilities. The entire platform is meticulously chosen with a focus on originality to not only accommodate but also encourage the development of children through artistic means. I encourage schools, parents, and students from kindergarten through class ten, aged 3 to 15, from all around the nation to attend and take part in this national talent hunt drawing and painting scholarship competition."

Honourable Raj Saini

Senior Artist · National Awardee

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