All India Craft Competition – Craft Karigar 2026
Nav Shri Art & Culture Organisation
📌About the Event
All India Craft Competition – Craft Karigar 2026 is a national-level craft competition by Nav Shri Art & Culture Organisation for artists, craft lovers, students, teachers, and professionals aged 18 years and above. The competition gives participants a platform to showcase handmade craftwork, win cash prizes, trophies, certificates, gift hampers, and get a chance to display selected craftwork in a reputed art gallery. The last date for submission/registration is June 30, 2026.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Level: National level
- Theme/Topic: Craft Karigar
- Mode of Conduct: Online registration and online submission of craftwork image
- Submission Requirement: Participants need to upload an image of their craftwork during registration
- Craft Size Limit: Craftwork should not exceed 3 feet in any dimension
- Medium: Any craft medium is allowed
- Organised By: Nav Shri Art & Culture Organisation
- Registration Mode: Online only
📅 Important Dates
- Registration/Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Result Declaration Date: July 31, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility:
- Minimum Age: 18 years and above
- Who Can Participate:
- Professional artists
- School and college teachers
- Students
- Academics
- Art and craft institute students
- Craft lovers and anyone interested in art and craft
- Who Cannot Participate: Members of the selection committee are not allowed to participate
- Originality Rule: Craftwork must be original, recently created, and not copied from any existing work
- Previous Submission Rule: The submitted craftwork should not have been entered in any other competition
- Selection Process:
- 50 craftworks will be shortlisted by the selection committee
- 20 shortlisted works will be nominated for the final round
- Winners will be selected from the 20 nominated craftworks
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- 1st Prize: ₹11,000 + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition opportunity
- 2nd Prize: ₹5,100 + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition opportunity
- 3rd Prize: ₹3,100 + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition opportunity
- Consolation Prizes: 3 winners will receive ₹1,100 each + Trophy + Award Certificate + Gift Hampers + Exhibition opportunity
- Top 20 Nominated Artists: Free opportunity to participate in a national-level group exhibition
- All Participants: Participation certificate will be provided.