Art is a universally accepted mode of expression which develops creativity, aesthetic sensibilities and sharpens senses through keen observation of the environment. Art is a way of discovering space, organization, colours, forms, lines, texture, movement; sound etc. A student develops a sense of organization which further inculcates a sense of order with regard to their personal appearance, home, school and community. Central Board of Secondary Education recognizes that the significance of art lies beyond ‘useful hobbies’ and ‘leisure activities’ and therefore Art Education constitutes a crucial component of the school curriculum. Schools are the reservoirs of creative talent, CBSE therefore invites young artists with talent from affiliated schools to participate and showcase their creativity through paintings. The Board will generate a pool of art works related to themes on education and use it appropriately.

Eligibility Criteria

• The scheme is open to all CBSE affiliated schools across the world.
• Entries from students studying in Class IX to XII may be sent along with details of the students and two coloured passport size photos.
• The Principal may authenticate that the art work is original.
• The art work must be related to themes on education, where its content should not hurt sentiments of an individual or community and should not be anti-national or communal.
• It should be in A-3 size and done in oil /pastel/ water / poster colours.
• Entries should be packed carefully to ensure intactness of paper and colour.
• Three best art works per school can be sent.
• Online entries may be sent only in JPEG format to

• Selected entries will be suitably acknowledged by the board giving by-line of the young artist and brief profile.
• Selected entries will become the property of the board.
• Schools or participant will not use the same work for any other purpose.
• Entries must be sent by 05th October 2012 either through post to-

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Courtesy: Central Board of Secondary Education