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KCA INDIA presents

National Art ExcellenceAwards Ceremony

2027
★ Kala Ratna Samman ★
Honoring creativity. Celebrating legacy.

A national level platform that honours young and experienced artists from all over India. Artists send their best artwork online, well known jury members select the top 25 in each category, and the awardees are celebrated at a grand ceremony in Nagpur (Maharashtra) with an art exhibition for the public.

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9 categories Class 1 to Professional Artists All India Ceremony in Nagpur
9Categories
25Awardees in each category
225Total awardees
₹2500One time fee
Categories and award titles

Choose your category

Every awardee in a category receives the same national title.

Class 1 & 2National Little Star Artist Award
Class 3 & 4National Young Creator Award
Class 5 & 6National Rising Star Artist Award
Class 7 & 8National Young Visionary Award
Class 9 & 10National Emerging Master Award
Hobby ArtistNational Art Patron Award
School Art TeachersNational Inspiring Art Educator Award
Fine Art StudentsNational Future Master Award
Professional ArtistsNational Art Legend Award
Five steps

How to participate

1

Select your category and nominate your name.

2

Pay the one time registration fee of ₹2500 (non refundable).

3

After registration, upload your photo along with your best original artwork of your own choice.

4

Complete the process: check your email for your Registration ID, the WhatsApp community link and your nomination card. The WhatsApp community has the participation form where you upload your art.

5

Selected awardees bring their nomination card to the KCA Art Excellence Awards Ceremony in Nagpur.

How awardees are chosen

Selection of artwork by juries

Only original work is accepted. An artwork found copied, traced or AI generated is disqualified. The jury's judgment is final, accepted and binding for all participants. No re evaluation or correspondence on the decision is entertained.

What you receive

Benefits

Awardees, top 25 in each category

  • Trophy, gold finish medal and sash.
  • Two certificates: one for the title award with the category title, and the other for the Kala Ratna Samman Award.
  • Entry to the Nagpur award ceremony with two companions.
  • Your name and artwork shown on the big screen inside the ceremony hall when you receive the award.
  • Your artworks displayed in the exhibition hall along with your photo.
  • Photography and videography of your moment, with coverage on social media and by many news media.

Every nominee receives

  • Trophy, medal and a certificate carrying the title of your category, sent to your address by Speed Post. No collection and no courier charges.
  • Your artwork and photo featured on the KCA WhatsApp channel and social media.
  • Your artwork and photo shown on a looping screen outside the hall at Nagpur (MS) during the award ceremony, for all visitors.
  • Awardees' paintings are displayed in the exhibition hall with their photos for the public to admire.
14 March 2027 · Nagpur

Presented by national dignitaries

All awards will be personally conferred live on stage by our esteemed panel of national dignitaries: an eminent Civil Services dignitary (IAS), a distinguished medical and child health stalwart, a renowned academic dignitary and educational visionary, and a celebrity dignitary. The official names and profiles of our Grand Chief Guests will be formally revealed 15 days prior to the ceremony.

Date14th March 2027
DaySunday
Time11 AM to 2.30 PM
Venue5 star hotel, Nagpur (to be informed)

Awardees: prepare for the ceremony

  • Bring your nomination card, which you receive by email.
  • Bring two paintings: the one submitted online and one more of your best works.
  • Stay and travel are at your own expense.
  • Your two companions enter with you.

Unable to attend the ceremony in Nagpur?

Your artwork and photo will be shown on the screen, your name and award will be announced, and your award will be sent to your address by Speed Post.

Timing: 11 AM to 8 PM

Exhibition of awardees' artwork

Interested schools (Art Explorer Pass)

  • Free entry to selected awardees of all categories.
  • Schools that want to visit the exhibition inform KCA in advance.
  • ₹50 per student is taken from schools for each student who wishes to see the exhibition. Schools pay KCA according to the number of students attending.
  • An art teacher or any authority from the school brings the students who booked, to see the exhibition between 11 AM and 8 PM.
  • Students enter with wristbands matching the number of students booked. Collect the wristbands while entering the venue.

Interested art lover visitors

  • Register at the desk with your name, city and mobile number.
  • Pay ₹50 by the UPI QR on the table, or pay cash.
  • Receive a wristband and enjoy the exhibition and the ceremony on the outside screen.

Entry is by wristband only for all visitors, to keep the venue comfortable and safe for everyone. Awardees enter with the nomination card they received by email after the registration process.

Please read before you register

Participant declaration

1

The artwork is my own original work and not copied or AI generated.

2

KCA may use my name, photo and artwork on social media, screens and in the news.

3

The ₹2500 fee is non refundable and the jury's decision is final.

4

My address and mobile number are correct. For students under 18, a parent or guardian has consented.

The official brochure

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Register now and let your art travel across India

Kala Ratna Samman 2027
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