Wall Painting Competition
16/10/2026 -
16/10/2026
Indoor Stadium Ladweitang
Wall Painting Competition
Theme: “Empowered Women Leading the Way to a Drug-Free Tomorrow in West Khasi Hills”
Organised by: District Administration and Social Welfare Department, West Khasi Hills District.
Event Details
| Date and time | 16 October 2026, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Venue | Indoor Stadium surrounding outer walls, Lawweitang, Nongstoin |
| Registration deadline | 14 October 2026 |
Team Composition & Eligibility
- Open to all eligible participants.
- Participants may enter individually or in a team of not more than two members.
- No person may register in more than one team.
- Registration through the designated link is compulsory.
Canvas & Materials
- Wall spaces will be allotted through a lottery draw on 15 October 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, West Khasi Hills District, Nongstoin.
- The organisers will provide a pre-primed, flat white-washed or base-coated wall surface.
- The organisers will provide only basic arrangements such as water buckets, waste-disposal bags and drinking water.
- Participants must bring their own painting materials, including brushes, rollers, mixing palettes, pencils, chalk, rulers, rags and protective gear.
- Spray paints, stencils, printed vinyl cut-outs, stickers, permanent markers and pre-made templates are prohibited.
Execution Rules
- All sketching, outlining and painting must be completed live during the competition hours.
- Pre-drawn work is not permitted; pre-sketched lines on an allotted wall may lead to disqualification.
- Participants may bring one loose paper sketch or a digital reference on a phone/tablet for guidance.
- Participants must keep the work area clean and must not spill paint on surrounding areas.
Code of Conduct
- Artwork must not contain political, religious, vulgar, offensive or controversial symbols, text or depictions.
- The design must be entirely original; plagiarism, tracing or direct copying may result in disqualification.
- Teams must respect fellow participants and must not interfere with another team’s workspace or work.
Judging Criteria
| Criterion | Weightage |
|---|---|
| Thematic Relevance | 25% |
| Creativity & Originality | 25% |
| Artistic Technique | 25% |
| Overall Visual Impact | 25% |
Prizes
| Position | Prize |
|---|---|
| 1st Prize | Rs. 10,000 |
| 2nd Prize | Rs. 7,000 |
| 3rd Prize | Rs. 5,000 |
Intellectual Property & Rights
- Completed murals become the permanent property of the organising departments.
- The organisers may photograph, film and document the creation process and final artwork for promotional, archival, social-media or marketing purposes without compensation.
- Refreshments or lunch will not be provided or reimbursed by the organisers.
Register for Wall Painting Competition
