India Paper Triennial 2027
India Paper Triennial
📌 About the Event
The India Paper Triennial 2027 – Student Paper & Cardboard Awards is a national-level creative competition that invites students to explore the artistic, structural and practical potential of paper and cardboard. Conceived by paper artist Ankon Mitra in association with Ethos Empowers, the competition encourages participants to transform everyday materials into original installations, sculptures and innovative design solutions. Based on the theme “Audacity & Adventure,” participants can explore ideas related to sustainability, architecture, culture, technology and community challenges through creative material experimentation. Shortlisted entries will receive mentorship and have the opportunity to showcase their work at the India Paper Triennial exhibition in New Delhi.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organisers: India Paper Triennial and Ethos Empowers
- Theme: Audacity & Adventure
- Categories: Art/Sculpture, Design, Technology and Architecture
- Mode of Conduct: Online proposal submission; shortlisted projects may be showcased in person
- Grand Finale Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- Team Size: Up to 3 students
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opens: 12 August 2026
- Stage 1 Submission Deadline: 1 November 2026
- Grand Finale and Exhibition: February 2027 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in Architecture, Design, Fine Arts, Engineering and allied disciplines at recognised Indian institutions.
- Students graduating in 2026 are also eligible, according to the competition listing.
- Teams may include a maximum of 3 students.
- Interdisciplinary and inter-college teams are permitted.
- Each team may submit one proposal per registration.
- Proposals should present an original paper or cardboard installation, sculpture or design solution inspired by the theme.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- First Prize: ₹25,000 and a certificate
- Second Prize: ₹20,000 and a certificate
- Third Prize: ₹15,000 and a certificate
- Mentorship from experienced paper artists for shortlisted teams.
- Opportunity to exhibit selected work at the India Paper Triennial in New Delhi.
- National-level exposure for creative work in art, architecture, design and engineering.